Mελέτη του Ευαγγελίου της ημέρας

Don Luigi Maria Epicoco shared reflections on the Gospel of the day for Friday, September 18, 2026, regarding the role of women in the ministry of Jesus.

The study focuses on the Gospel of Luke (8:1-3), which describes Jesus traveling through towns and villages to preach the good news of the kingdom of God. The text notes that women who had been healed of evil spirits and illnesses accompanied Jesus, including Mary Magdalene, Joanna the wife of Chuza, and Susanna. These women supported the group using their own resources.

Epicoco suggests that the presence of these women is not a minor detail but a vital part of the mission. He explains that while people often view leadership as being limited to those who speak, lead, or make decisions, the care and practical support provided by these women allowed the mission to continue. He notes that the Gospel challenges the idea that those who provide care are merely secondary observers.