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and a sword will pierce your own soul

Massachusetts pastor to speak March 9 during Celebrate the Gifts of Women worship service

Posted February 28th, 2022

The theme for the 2022 Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday is “And a Sword Will Pierce Your Own Soul.” The theme reflects on the circumstances of Jesus’ birth and childhood, focusing especially on young Mary, who heard Simeon’s prophetic words about the opposition Jesus would endure and that Mary would also feel.