John Paul II
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Hands and Feet
This image of the body of believers as the hands and feet of Christ—or as a cosmic chain of humanity encircled by Christ, rendering directionality moot—is expansive, both deep and wide, and resonant for the 21st century. Note that “yours”… Continue reading
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Catholic Theology and the Mental Load of Women
On Monday morning of this week, two things occurred that made me reflect on the concept of the mental load of women, especially mothers. First, I got into a discussion on Twitter about gendered roles in parenting with Timothy O’Malley… Continue reading
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Some Reflections on Motherhood and Questions about the “Essence” of Women
I really want there to be something there, something that we can point to and say, “This is where women’s experience differs from men, and this can therefore be a foundation for a theology of and by women.” Unfortunately in… Continue reading
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Sex And Social Justice At the Synod on the Family
The Synod of Bishops on the Family has begun. Pope Francis convened this synod nearly a year ago in order to address “concerns which were unheard of until a few years ago,” including but not limited to phenomena like “the… Continue reading
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Can Paul Be Wrong? Wrestling With the Feast of the Holy Family
Yesterday, December 29th, Catholic parishes all over the world celebrated the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. To mark this feast, lectors read the following Scriptural passages: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3: 12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23.… Continue reading
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Women Speak About Natural Family Planning: GS’s Story
This is the fifth in a series of posts featuring some women’s experience with natural family planning. The previous four can be read here, here, here, and here. For the post that originally inspired this project, click here. To read… Continue reading
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A Church That Changes (Part I)
Often, we Catholics think we belong to a Church that doesn’t change—at least not when it comes to the really important fundamentals like faith and morals. We tend to think that “the truth” is something the Church has always been… Continue reading