This and That: Women in Church Leadership.

While reading the story of Christ’s birth, as recorded by St. Luke, I found it interesting that two women–Mary and Elizabeth, humble housewives–were the first to hear of the coming Savior, not men. And on that first Resurrection Morning, women also discovered that Christ did exactly as He said He would–rise from the grave in three days, not men. Some of the most powerful prayers that I’ve ever heard were prayed by women. Some of the kindest, most selfless acts of Christian love that I’ve experienced were committed by women. In much of today’s organized religion, women take a back seat, as it were. That is a shame. If God–in His infinite wisdom–chose women to be an integral part of Christ’s life here on earth, shouldn’t we–as His creations–perhaps take note and do the same?