My Aunt who was in the Navy converted in 1947 -- received her first Communion in the Military Episcopate in the Navy. Growing up, I "inherited" all her rosaries, prayer books, medals, and etc. They are all precious to me and her spiritual material culture was critical in the formation of my own spirituality.
My Aunt who was in the Navy converted in 1947 -- received her first Communion in the Military Episcopate in the Navy. Growing up, I "inherited" all her rosaries, prayer books, medals, and etc. They are all precious to me and her spiritual material culture was critical in the formation of my own spirituality.
The Catholic Church, though it has its historic misogyny ... has been a treasure-trove of strong women! :) Medieval history is replete with assertive abbesses and feisty anchorites. You should note that the cross of Lorraine, the symbol of French resistance in World War II ... is associated with Joan of Arc. !!!
I agree! And we cannot stop fighting for the equality that has eluded us these past 2,000+ years. My mom actually put together a bibliography of resources related to women and the Church (from many angles). I've been thinking about trying to find it, I know I have it archived somewhere!
She passed away in 2006 from early-onset Alz, which was devastating, of course. But she left behind a few things that I've often thought could be put to good use one day ЁЯЩВ.
My Aunt who was in the Navy converted in 1947 -- received her first Communion in the Military Episcopate in the Navy. Growing up, I "inherited" all her rosaries, prayer books, medals, and etc. They are all precious to me and her spiritual material culture was critical in the formation of my own spirituality.
BRAVA!! to strong, independent women :-).
The Catholic Church, though it has its historic misogyny ... has been a treasure-trove of strong women! :) Medieval history is replete with assertive abbesses and feisty anchorites. You should note that the cross of Lorraine, the symbol of French resistance in World War II ... is associated with Joan of Arc. !!!
I agree! And we cannot stop fighting for the equality that has eluded us these past 2,000+ years. My mom actually put together a bibliography of resources related to women and the Church (from many angles). I've been thinking about trying to find it, I know I have it archived somewhere!
She passed away in 2006 from early-onset Alz, which was devastating, of course. But she left behind a few things that I've often thought could be put to good use one day ЁЯЩВ.
Find it! Update it! Post it!
Will do. If/when I find it, I'll post it here and in my own Substack conversation, I guess. I'm glad this conversation came up!