Strong Women of the Catholic Church For Women
It is important to remember that there are many strong women that have existed in the Catholic Church for centuries. Their importance is still needed today. Their exceptional strength has been one of the cornerstones of the Catholic Church and still is.
1. The Great Mother of God
The Blessed Virgin Mary still is the most perfect example
to women of virtue of holiness, chastity, purity,
humility, innocence and perfection. She is the only
woman in history that will ever be completely perfect.
She is with Our Savior Jesus in Heaven and women should
always try to imitate Her virtues. Our Blessed Mother
constantly prays for all people to reform their lives.
1. The Great Mother of God
The Blessed Virgin Mary still is the most perfect example
to women of virtue of holiness, chastity, purity,
humility, innocence and perfection. She is the only
woman in history that will ever be completely perfect.
She is with Our Savior Jesus in Heaven and women should
always try to imitate Her virtues. Our Blessed Mother
constantly prays for all people to reform their lives.
2. St. Catherine of Siena
St. Catherine was a tertiary of the Dominican Order and a
scholastic philosopher and theologian. She also worked to bring
the papacy of Gregory XI back to Rome and to
establish peace among the Italian city-states. Catherine
resisted marriage and motherhood. She chose to live an
active and prayerful life outside a convent’s walls
following the model of the Dominicans. She lived a
virtuous life and was canonized a saint.
St. Catherine was a tertiary of the Dominican Order and a
scholastic philosopher and theologian. She also worked to bring
the papacy of Gregory XI back to Rome and to
establish peace among the Italian city-states. Catherine
resisted marriage and motherhood. She chose to live an
active and prayerful life outside a convent’s walls
following the model of the Dominicans. She lived a
virtuous life and was canonized a saint.
3. St. Joan of Ark
Nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans", she is considered a
heroine of France for her role during the Lancastrian Phase of the
Hundred Year's War, and was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint. She
was responsible for supporting King Charles VII and to recover
France from English domination. The King sent Joan
to the siege of Orleans as part of a relief mission. She gained
prominence when the siege was lifted after only 9 days. Many swift
victories led to the coronation of Charles VII. This boosted
the morale of the people in France. She was later martyred.
Nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans", she is considered a
heroine of France for her role during the Lancastrian Phase of the
Hundred Year's War, and was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint. She
was responsible for supporting King Charles VII and to recover
France from English domination. The King sent Joan
to the siege of Orleans as part of a relief mission. She gained
prominence when the siege was lifted after only 9 days. Many swift
victories led to the coronation of Charles VII. This boosted
the morale of the people in France. She was later martyred.
For women who are alone and want solid friendships and companionships, these strong Catholic women can be the friends and companions that women can trust and rely on in their lives. Pray and ask these women to be your friend and companion, along with St. Michael the Archangel and they will never let you down. If you ever need help, you can be sure that the Catholic Church is also your friend. If you are in need of additional guidance, you can always contact the nearest Catholic Church and/or Archdiocese and they can give you information for the help you need.