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On Love and Knowledge
I struggle with Catholics embracing scripture in a way that leads to casually tossing around interpretations and application based in the individual’s emotion without concern for tradition. One day, as I heard Song of Songs yet again impaled on the … Continue reading
Language of Confusion
I have heard many argue that inclusive language is not necessary in liturgy because everyone already knows that male-centric language is simply correct, formal language. In contrast, gender-neutral language is thought to be a dehumanizing, depersonalizing approach which harms all … Continue reading
Source of Scandal 3: Disrespectful Teens at Mass
Once upon a time I had lots of ideas about how things should be, especially when it came to the behavior of people in Church. Then God helped me mess everything up. Part I, Part II . . . I … Continue reading
The Un-Lost Son
I never understood the story of the Prodigal Son. Well, I understood the parable of the actual lost son and his father, but I live in certain circles, and in certain circles one comes quickly to think that the story of … Continue reading
Therapeutic Uses of the Pill: Asking the Right Question
A Franciscan and a Jesuit were friends. They were both smokers who found it difficult to pray for a long period of time without having a cigarette. They decided to go to their superiors and ask permission to smoke. When … Continue reading
Community? What Community?
The National Catholic Reporter editors write that: “Catholic women who have discerned a call to the priesthood and have had that call affirmed by the community should be ordained in the Roman Catholic church.” I find the editorial distressing because … Continue reading
Pursuing Problematic Stereotypes: Dating and Dishonest Gender Roles
This is the second in a set of posts about things that I tell my sisters. It may not make much sense to you if you do not come from the same place as my sisters and I do. What I … Continue reading
Source of Scandal 2: Leaving Mass Early
Once upon a time I had lots of ideas about how things should be, especially when it came to the behavior of people in Church. Then God helped me mess everything up. . . . Judas was the first one … Continue reading
Source of Scandal 1: Ripped Jeans at Mass
Once upon a time I had lots of ideas about how things should be, especially when it came to the behavior of people in Church. Then God helped me mess everything up. . . . A long, long time ago … Continue reading