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We are a panel of 5 Catholic women coming together to discuss issues that effect us a women and Catholics. It's real talk about issues that may not always be discussed.
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Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
We continue our discussion of Catholic Social Justice Teaching this week while discussing homosexuality.
How do we as Catholics uphold church teachings on marriage and family and create a welcoming space for our family, friends, and community members who experience same-sex attraction?
In this episode, we examine this question through the lenses of two Catholic Social Justice Teaching Themes; The Life and Dignity of the Human Person and The Call to Family, Community, and Participation.
References:
usccb.org
Made for Love by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
In this episode we discuss how to respond to our loved ones in the transgender community. We examine this response through the lens of Catholic Social Justice Teaching Theme of Solidarity.
Some of the resources we used for this episode are:
Made for Love: Same-Sex Attraction and the Catholic Church by Fr. Michael Schmitz
Pope Francis Encyclical Amoris Laetitia
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
In this episode Lauren, Alisha, Annie, and Stacy discuss relativism. We discuss what truth fundamentally is, compare cultural relativism to post modern relativism, talk about perception and the effects of negativity on the brain. We will continue to discuss the topics in this series through the lens of Catholic Social Justice Teaching. Upcoming topics in our Social Justice series are Transgender, Homosexuality, Rejection, and Feminism.
If you would like to read the same books we are reading for this series they are listed below.
The book we referenced in this episode is:
Made for Love: Same- Sex Attraction and the Catholic Church by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Other books of interest for upcoming episodes;
The Abolition of Woman: How Radical Feminism is Betraying Women by Fiorella Nash
If You Met My Family, You'd Understand: A Family Systems Primer by Jack Shitama
At the end of this episode we also mention that there is an event happening in the Oklahoma City area on October 16th.
The event is a retreat being hosted by the Central Region Council of Catholic Women on October 16th from 10:00am - 12:00pm, registration begins at 9:30am. The event will be at Gospel of Life Disciples- St. John Paul II House. Featured speakers are Fr. Joseph Irwin and Sr. Maria Falkner. Please RSVP by October 13th to Jody Ford @ 405-831-8340.
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
In this episode we continue our discussion on Catholic Social Justice Teaching.
We apologize for some distortion in the middle of the episode. Somehow the speed was changed during recording. I was able to slow it enough to hear us but it is still distorted.
Some resources we mention:
https://www.usccb.org/
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
In this episode, and the next, Stacy, Annie, Alisha, and Lauren discuss seven themes of Catholic Social Justice Teaching. This Part I will be dedicated to themes 1-4. Part II, releasing on September 27th, will be for themes 5-7.
Some of the resources we discuss in these two episodes are:
Made for Love by Fr. Mike Schmitz
The First Society by Scott Hahn
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops website-
Catholic Relief Services webpage-
https://www.crs.org/resource-center/seven-themes-catholic-social-teaching-handout
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
In this episode Stacy, Alisha, and Annie share and discuss quotes from some of their favorite saints. We talk about how these quotes have helped us endure our own suffering, give us models to follow, and have inspired us to persevere and find joy in our vocations.
Please, share with us your favorite saints quotes and stories.
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
In this episode, we talk with blogger Tiffany Bryant. Tiffany writes the blog A New Eve where she shares her conversion story from being an Atheist to becoming Catholic. She also hosts forums on her site to discuss everything from prolife issues to favorite books. Join us in listening to her powerful story and see how the Holy Spirit worked in her life all along, as he does in all of our lives. We hope her story inspires you all as much as it has us.
If you would like to read Tiffany's blog or join one of her forum discussions follow this link; aneweve.com .
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
In this episode we reflect upon the past year; our favorite episodes, our favorite moments, things we have learned, and more.
Please share with us your stories and any of your favorite episodes/take-a-ways as well.
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
In this episode Lauren, Annie, Alisha, and Stacy discuss how to work towards healing our relationships with God in the Sacrament of Confession. We talk about fears, various forms of the examination of conscience, techniques we have used to help us keep the focus on repairing our relationship with God rather than how we might have been wronged by others, spiritual direction in the Sacrament of Confession, and more.
Some tools and references we discuss in this episode are:
Apps with an examine of conscience on them (some examples would be Hallow or Laudate)
Notebooks or Journals to help you remember what you want to say in confession
spiritualdirection.com/exam - an examine based on the 7 Deadly Sins
The book The 7 Secrets of Confession
https://www.amazon.com/7-Secrets-Confession-Vinny-Flynn/dp/1884479464
The book Seven Deadly Sins
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
There are a lot of great strategies and resources in this episode!
In this episode, Lauren, Alisha, Annie, and Stacy discuss ways they incorporate prayer into their busy schedules. Settle in for a listen and then let us know what you do to stay connected to God throughout your day and what books you love.
Some examples being:
- Create a sacred space for yourself to connect with God
- Try attending Daily Mass at least once a week
- Pray the Angelus before you eat lunch
- Listen to, pray, or sing the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00pm
- Use Bible verses or short prayers as a daily mantra, meditation, or affirmation
- wear a piece of religious jewelry as a reminder to turn to God and pray
- Attend Adoration
- Lection Divina
Recommended Apps:
- Hallow
- Laudate
- Formed
Book Recommendations:
https://www.amazon.com/Mass-Adoration-Companion-Vinny-Flynn/dp/1505112540
Podcasts
- Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike
- Gathering Manna with Lauren
https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-vzddu-276039