Three Women and the Lord presents three key figures in Saint Luke's Gospel: Mary Magdalen, the unnamed woman who washed the feet of Jesus with her tears, and Mary of Bethany. As she meditates on the Gospel passages about these three women, von Speyr explores the particular, personal mission that the Lord gave each one and links it with one of the three theological virtues: faith, hope, and love.Through the stories of these women, von Speyr demonstrates that every person who encounters Jesus and receives his mercy is changed by him and given a unique way to reveal his identity as Savior and Lord.