Great Wives and Mothers is an inspiring exploration of marriage and motherhood as was lived out by exemplary Catholic women throughout the ages. In their states of life, these women exemplified humility, patience, and charity, as they supported their husbands and raised their children. By performing their duties, both great and small, out of love for God, they have given us shining examples of conduct and a source of inspiration to fire our hearts.

From the steadfast devotion of St. Monica, who prayed unceasingly for her son’s conversion, to the compassionate care of orphans by Georgiana Fullerton or the steadfast Faith of St. Perpetua, these narratives are a testament to the impact of holy Catholic womanhood. As ages come and go and kingdoms rise and fall, the womanly virtues of submissiveness, patient suffering, modesty, hospitality, piety, and charity — among many others— are constant and unchanging. In our day, when the charity of many has grown cold, the identity of womanhood is attacked and the roles of wife and mother are scorned, devout Catholic women can shine as bright lights in a dark world. 

As you read through the pages of this Catholic classic, let your soul take a deep breath in order to be edified and inspired by saintly women. Great Wives and Mothers is a timeless treasure that, if taken to heart, will soften steely hearts and renew withered relationships. May the Woman, Our Blessed Mother, endow the reader with great graces to live out her roles of wife and mother with increased devotion and fidelity.