• St. Maria Goretti
• Edith Stein (Declared A Saint in 1998); St. Edith Stein — Convert, Nun, Martyr
• Four Churchwomen: American martyrs in El Salvador: Jean Donovan, Sr. Ita Ford, M.M., Sr. Maura Clarke, M.M., & Sr. Dorothy Kazel, O.S.U.
• Sister Dorothy Stang, 73: murdered defender of the Amazon's peasant families

Books

Martyrs: Contemporary Writers on Modern Lives of Faith, by Susan Bergman (Editor)
Catholic Martyrs of the Twentieth Century : A Comprehensive World History, by Robert Royal

Biblical Women

Twelve Strong Women of God: Biblical Models for Today by Marci Alborghetti
Review by Lisa M. Hendey "Lisa, CatholicMom.com Webmaster" (Fresno, CA United States)
Learn from these strong Biblical role models, November 12, 2004

Equal parts informational, inspirational and encouraging is this new book by Marci Alborghetti. 12 Strong Women of God offers twelve first person narratives of biblical models, some better known than others. Alborghetti has the ability to infuse these women with life, turning each into an example of strength and courage.
   Each chapter concludes with an "active meditation" passage, as well as a series of reflection/discussion questions. The book would make a fascinating resources for group study, prompting excellent discussions. Timely and thought provoking topics such as war and its causes and consequences, prayer life, family relations and more are covered. The book would also be excellent for any individual looking to deepen his or her own Biblical knowledge and personal prayer life. Thank you to Marci Alborghetti for this resource - educational and encouraging!

Twelve Apostolic Women by Joanne Turpin
Review by Lisa M. Hendey "Lisa, CatholicMom.com Webmaster" (Fresno, CA United States)
Interesting insights into Women of the New Testament, February 14, 2005

In reading this book, the reader may have the sense of having met some of these people before...author Joanne Turpin examines twelve strong characters from the New Testament, all of whom happen to be women. Most of their stories are familiar, but Turpin offers the reader the opportunity to not only get to know them a little better, but to garner inspiration from their role models of faith and zeal.
   Turpin describes her sources in her introducion, supplementing scripture passages with other, non-biblical, sources of information. Whether or not the stories told are rooted completely in historical fact is not the point of this book.
   In examining the profiles of these women, readers will be lead to emulate their commitment to Christ and their discipleship. Each chapter is concluded with an afterword offering current scholarship on the woman described, questions for group or individual relfection, and an inspirational prayer. The book may be used for group or individual study .
 

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