4/17 A woman fleeing from her pursuers cast herself at His feet. She was young, her hair streamed loose, her limbs were trembling with fear; she knelt down and put her arms round His legs. He bent down to her and tried to raise her, but she held fast to His feet and could not compose herself. Then the people began to shout: "The traitress, the Bethany serpent, what has she to do with Him ?" Jesus put His hand on her head. He stood up straight and asked aloud: "Who is this woman that you have a right to insult her ?" "Who is she? |