dignity of the human person

This makes me think… about who we are…

Will there be times when the Lord still reveals areas in our lives that need to change? Yes, of course. But His conviction is about what we do, not about who we are. -Holley Gerth-

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A social media sermon in a poem (Warning: this should be habit forming)

The world of communications can help us either to expand our knowledge or to lose our bearings. The desire for digital connectivity can have the effect of isolating us from our neighbours, from those closest to us. … It is not enough to be passersby on the digital highways, simply “connected”; connections need to grow…

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This makes me think… about how the Resurrection of Jesus changes human existence

The Christian faith stands or falls with the truth of the testimony that Christ is risen from the dead. … Only if Jesus is risen has anything really new occurred that changes the world and the situation of mankind. Then he becomes the criterion on which we can rely. For then God has truly revealed…

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A little bit more from Francis on a theology of women in the church….

Most Catholics I know have heard of or read the now-famous interview with Pope Francis in America magazine. I sincerely hope that you read it for yourself, as some of the media summaries of the interview are skewed as they don’t often report from the lens, or context, of faith. Yes, its 12,000 words, but…

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Discussions of a “theology of women in the church” continues in the press… my thoughts

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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Powerful wisdom from Emily Stimpson & Angela Franks – both recent guests on Among Women

While I’m busy in my own corner of the world launching a book to make the gift of womanhood and the feminine genius better known, I have to just stop and offer some praise for the genius of some of the bodacious –most excellent– writers and teachers I know who are doing the same. I…

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Podcasts with Pro-Life Themes… share these!

Here’s a quick review of some of the Among Women podcasts that may interest you as we conclude this year’s March for Life. (Click on the links for each show and find valuable resources related to the subject matter.) Among Women 121: Pro-life advocate Leticia Velasquez combats the culture of death and discusses her book…

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