Mary
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#Blessed: Christmas Confessions of a Childless Dog Lady
I don’t know if my younger self would be surprised to know that at age 41, I’m a single, childless dog lady. But I do think my younger self would be surprised to know how happy I am. I think… Continue reading
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The Witness of Mary
Every year, devout Christians embark on a theological journey, delving into the story of Jesus’ birth. While the liturgical season of Advent emphasizes the hope, joy, love, and peace offered by Christ’s awaited birth, less attention is given to the… Continue reading
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Mary, The Autonomous
We are glad to share this guest post from Beth Anne Fisher. Beth Anne is a PhD candidate in Theology and the current Spiritual and Community Life Coordinator at Emmanuel College, Toronto School of Theology. Her research interests are in… Continue reading
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Standing in the Pulpit on Christmas Eve
I preached Christmas Eve with a speck of white plaster from our nearly renovated sacristy on the left shoulder of my lovely black dress. The whole time. Which feels perfect for a working, studying, chaplain-interning mother and spouse. The church… Continue reading
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Celebrating Mary this Christmas
When I encounter a nativity scene on someone’s front lawn, in a church, or on a Christmas card, I am often drawn to Mary. We know so little about her, and yet she has been used in so many ways.… Continue reading
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Advent Waiting in an Evil World
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of his father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom… Continue reading
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Mothers of the Movement: On Black Motherhood and Mary
Last year we moved away from an affluent suburb to the City of Hartford. Our neighborhood is (admittedly) still fairly affluent, but it is a little more diverse, and the issues of city life surround us. As a result of… 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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Men Pray the Rosary Too: Against a “Theology of Women”
Last month, on the way back from his spectacularly successful trip to Brazil, Pope Francis offered some off the cuff comments that sent the Catholic blogosphere buzzing. While re-affirming the church’s longstanding prohibition on the ordination of women, Pope Francis… Continue reading