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Women in the Old Testament: Abishag the Shunammite
Abishag the Shunammite makes her appearance in the twilight years of King David’s life: a young woman, she cherishes and
Women in the Old Testament: Bathsheba
Bathsheba ('daughter of the oath') is one of only five women to be mentioned, albeit indirectly as 'the wife of
Women in the Old Testament: Hannah
The story of Hannah, found in the first book of Samuel, is both moving and inspiring. The wife of Elkanah,
Women in the Old Testament: Ruth
Thus far Godzdogz's series on the women of the Old Testament has often had cause to draw attention to the
15th August – The Assumption of Our Lady
Readings: Apoc 11: 19a, 12: 1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45; 1 Cor 15: 20-27; Lk 1: 39-56What is the significance of
Women in the OT: Naomi – widow and match-maker
Naomi is a major character in the Book of Ruth. This short book is an endearingly told account of how
Solemnity of Our Holy Father St Dominic
We Dominicans have not always been very good at promoting devotion to Our Holy Father St Dominic: that’s why our
Feast of the Transfiguration
Terror is truly a natural, human response to the Transfiguration. Peter, James and John are confronted with the blinding glory
Women in the Old Testament: Delilah
Samson and Delilah, Book of Judges, chapter 16 The history of Samson and Delilah has fascinated readers throughout the ages. Peter
Women in the Old Testament: Deborah
We are told relatively little about Deborah in the Old Testament. However, the little we do learn comes to life
Women in the Old Testament: Rahab the prostitute
Joshua 2:1-24, 6:17-25. (See also Matthew 1:5, Hebrews 11:31 & James 2:25.) Rahab’s story is told in the
Women in the Old Testament: Miriam
We meet the sister of Moses three times in the course of the Pentateuch: her first appearance is perhaps her