Deeds of Hope

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In today’s lectionary readings, we come face to face with two strong women, women strong in their faith, though they are called to show it in vastly different ways.

The responsorial reading comes from the Book of Judith. Her name means “Jewish woman,” and she is a formidable female. To deliver Israel from its foes, she first enchants, then decap...