PCS 301 - Visionary Women in the Christian Tradition

The women in this book are radiant reflections of the feminine face of God. They show us how to be strong witnesses to the Holy One in our midst.

These women invite us to experience woman­ courage, woman-hope, woman-strength, and woman-passion. Their spirits liberate, energize, and empower us. In prayer, we dialogue with these models of faith. We make them our soul sisters. We establish a relationship with these companions, champions, and change agents who, although with God, are still with us. We argue with these prophetic witnesses to the gospel. We question their decisions and listen to their insights. We share our own stories with them.

These women are our sisters and friends. Their stories touch our souls. Their words are a rich source of inspiration and renewal in our commitment to work for justice, peace, and equality in our world. We can learn much about faith, hope, and love from these daring disciples.

Sisters, daughters, mothers, grandmothers-women of many cultures, races, and ethnic backgrounds-are sharing their dreams and visions to birth a new paradigm of worship, prayer, and community. As the bondage of sexism, racism, militarism, and ageism continues, women prayer groups are exploring a rich variety of resources that celebrate the stories and spirituality of women.