prayer
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Holy Bothering: Protest as Prayer
Watching the students at Columbia University protesting this week in solidarity with Palestine, undeterred by suspensions and arrests, has been a moving experience. It is deeply hopeful to see students breaking through the layers of institutionally imposed silence, risking their… Continue reading
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A Catholic Grandmother Reflects on Pope Francis, Kim Davis, and the Power of Encounter
WIT is delighted to bring you the following guest post from Rosa Manriquez, IHM. We are particularly grateful for her unique perspective and powerful witness. Rosa is a mother and grandmother, a member of the Immaculate Heart Community, a Roman Catholic… Continue reading
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Rowan Williams, Teresa of Avila, and An Easter Spirituality
Easter is upon us, and I’ve been thinking about this passage from Romans: We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits… Continue reading
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Who Are the Soldiers of the Body of Christ?
Ever since the beginning of the war on terror, I have been hearing some version of the following prayed as a petition during mass: “for the safety of our troops.” Sometimes, the prayer has also identified “our” troops as those… Continue reading
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Praying as a Feminist
I’ve been thinking for a few weeks that I would write a post on aides to feminist prayer, but keep thinking that I’ll wait until I have time to put thoughts together more coherently. But in light of the mural… Continue reading