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# Mothers of the Church: Witness of Women

May 30, 2012 7:00:05 PM  |  by [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-m-hendey)

*[![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png "mothers of the church")](http://catholicmom.com/2012/05/30/mothers-of-the-church/mothers-of-the-church-2/)Editor's Note: This book recently landed on my desk for review and I am working my way through it quickly. The writing is infectious and the stories delivered are amazing. This one is a "must order" for anyone interested in faith, femininity, or the saints. LMH*

**Mothers of the Church: The Witness of Early Christian Women**

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, May 30, 2012 --In a follow-up to the best-selling **The Fathers of the Church**, Our Sunday Visitor Publishing has just released, an inspiring companion volume on the Mothers of the Church.

**[Mothers of the Church: The Witness of Early Christian Women](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/161278562X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=161278562X)**, (Our Sunday Visitor, 2012), by Mike Aquilina and Christopher Bailey, elucidates Catholics' understanding of the role played by women in the early Church. Drawing upon a wide spectrum of sources, it profiles the women who left their mark on sacred history by responding to God's call. Whether martyrs, abbesses, mothers, desert solitaries, or managers of large family businesses, these women's stories will inspire anyone in the modern world.

Each chapter features a concise biography supplemented by quotes from the Fathers' writings concerning the particular woman, poetry about her, and other ancient testimonials. The authors' authoritative yet accessible writing style deftly explores the significant impact of early Christian women -- and proves that the Catholic Church has a strong history of indelible female mentors, many of whom were both secular and spiritual leaders.

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- Holy Women of the New Testament
- St. Blandina
- St. Perpetua and St. Felicity
- St. Helena
- St. Thecla
- St. Agnes of Rome
- St. Macrina
- Proba the Widow
- St. Marcella, St. Paula, and St. Eustochium
- St. Monica
- Egeria the Tourist

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### [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-m-hendey)

Lisa M. Hendey is the founder of CatholicMom.com, a bestselling author and an international speaker. A frequent radio and television guest, Hendey travels internationally giving workshops on faith, family, and communications. Visit Lisa at [LisaHendey.com](http://lisahendey.com), on her Substack at [LisaHendey.Substack.com](http://lisahendey.substack.com/), or on social media @LisaHendey for information on her speaking schedule or to invite her to visit your group, parish, school or organization. [Find Lisa’s books on her Amazon author page](https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-M-Hendey/e/B002ZM9FH0).

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