Two pieces that have come out in the press this past week that continue to express interest in what Pope Francis alluded to when he talked about “a deeper theology of women in the church.” One very much reflecting an important Marian perspective found in magisterial teachings, and the other offering a wide ranging sampling of…
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WQOM is the Boston-area Catholic radio station, and while their signal is not as strong in my listening area, I know many of my Massachusetts and Rhode Island friends are very much blessed by its presence. The station recently started a billboard campaign and it is a simple message… I hope folks in Massachusetts will…
Read MoreWe can say that in the Blessed Virgin Mary we find something I mentioned earlier, namely that the believer is completely taken up into his or her confession of faith. Because of her close bond with Jesus, Mary is strictly connected to what we believe. As Virgin and Mother, Mary offers us a clear sign…
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Pope Francis has got people talking and thinking about women, their dignity, their vocation, and how the Church fits into all of that. (I’ve already penned my thoughts on this subject in the Washington Post’s “On Faith” blog, and the same content is found reprinted at my column at Patheos.) Over at the Catholic News…
Read MoreI love clean kid jokes and riddles. Here’s a bunch for back-to-school: Q. Where do New York City kids learn their multiplication tables? A. Times Square! Q. Why doesn’t the sun go to college? A. Because it has a million degrees! Q. What did the math book say to the other math book? A. “I’ve got problems.” Q. What did the…
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The Praises of Mary O how wondrous is the dignity of the glorious Virgin! She merited to become the mother of Him who is the strength and beauty of the angels and the grandeur of all the saints. Mary was the seat of our sanctification, that is to say, the dwelling place of the…
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Besides the Bible, every Catholic home should have this reference texts! This is the annual sale that USCCB offers on these titles. This is the Church’s equivalent of a back-to-school sale. Do it! Now thru Sept 30 (yes, there’s a typo above, its not Sept 3, but the 30th) you can get 20% off hard…
Read MoreI love producing the Among Women podcast and I thought I’d share a few recent podcasts that are very good for mothers-to-be, or for mothers who are still new to this vocation of motherhood. The most recent episode, AW 164, features a conversation with Karen Minster from Paraclete Press, describing the role of Godparents, and…
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This week marks my return to the Among Women Podcast from a longish hiatus that included my time off for daughter’s wedding and a vacation. I review my experience as mother-of-the-bride as well as talk about the Pope’s visit to World Youth Day in Rio. In our saint segment we explore some quotes from Jane…
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Here it’s coffee and conversation, and where the faith-sharing is often a friendly mix of catechesis and cannoli. It’s a place where we can catch up…
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