And what did Jesus think about women? And what was he determined to teach the people of his time and the centuries that followed? Women in Jesus' life were not treated with the same debasing attitudes that prevailed in the community. They played major roles in Jesus ' life and afterward. "But go to my brothers and tell them, 'I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'"
Clearly the Risen Christ was not opting to have Peter or any of the Twelve serve as the proclaimer of the good news. He chose Mary Magdalene! For Jesus his faithful women friends were not overlooked or looked down upon. Jesus guarantees women a place of honor by asking Mary to inform the others.
How are women treated today? How do we demonstrate a Christ-like admiration for the qualities women add to our lives? Think of this: To whom do angels announce the birth of Jesus? The shepherds. And who announces the resurrection? Two women. What was the plan of God in having shepherds and women announce such powerful moments?
