The Washington Post ran a piece this week on “What Catholic Women Want”, in light of Pope Francis’ assertion that the Church needs a “deeper theology of women”. I was very intrigued by Francis’ claim that our theology regarding women is insufficient, because I have often thought the same thing. Though I’m made nervous byContinue reading >>
Body and Soul
Four summers ago I had a wonderful morning routine. I would rise at dawn and jump on my bike to ride 25 minutes to another neighborhood of the city where I would meet a friend at the local pool and swim laps for about a half hour. Then we’d go to her apartment, eat breakfastContinue reading >>
7 more tips for new religion teachers
A few weeks ago I posted 7 tips for new religion teachers, and asked some of my colleagues, readers and friends for their feedback and contributions. They offered so many good ideas that I’m making a second list – and will be taking a lot of their advice! — 1 — Be consistent and fairContinue reading >>
Learning to look: on the Feast of St Ignatius
Today is the Feast of St Ignatius, and that matters to me. It matters to me because I quite by chance I ended up at a Jesuit college which has since affected everything in my life. It’s hard to find anything I do, from the moment I wake up until the moment I go toContinue reading >>
7 tips for new religion teachers
So, you finished that theology degree that everyone rolled their eyes at, and you’ve found the holy grail: gainful employment in your field. I was in your position a few years ago, except without the theology degree. If I knew then what I know now, I probably still would have made a million mistakes. InContinue reading >>
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