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"Receive Her In The Lord:" Intro

It is a stereotype too often popularized by an Anglicized, hierarchical Christianity that the women of the Gospels were characterized...

Post-Rome Reflection

During my time in Rome, I held a number of titles: journalist, pilgrim, student leader, and designated spokesperson, among...

The Land of the Living

“I believe that I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” - Psalm 27:13 This verse has been close to my heart ever...

Mass with the Sisters

The other night I had Mass with the Sisters (with whom I am staying in Rome) on their Society Feast Day. Their chapel was the simplest I...

My "Why"

I have found that a common question in an experience like this one is "why are you here?" As in, "Why Rome? Why now? Why talk about women...

A Poem for the First Day in Rome

One moment there is only this. You feel the weight of your now , its peculiar, Particular gravity. And the next moment, it is autumn And...

Introductions!

Hello, friend! I wanted to begin this blog with a brief introduction post, both to share a bit about myself and a bit about the Synod on...

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