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Catholic Women Preach offers the theologically informed perspectives of Catholic women on the Sunday readings readings and on some feast days. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org to view preaching videos, to read preaching texts, and to learn more about the preachers.

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March 17, 2023: "Written in Our Hearts" with Susan Nchubiri, MM

Catholic Women PreachMar 15, 2024

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March 17, 2023: "Written in Our Hearts" with Susan Nchubiri, MM

March 17, 2023: "Written in Our Hearts" with Susan Nchubiri, MM

Preaching for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Susan Nchubiri, MM offers a reflection on the new covenant and a 'fresh start': "The new covenant that has been written in our hearts is a law of love and care, not hate and punishment. Looking at the world today, we see immense suffering, death and destruction through war and violence, great polarizations, nationalism, genocide and xenophobia, to name but a few. How can we who know God continue to allow dehumanization, dispossession, oppression and exploitation of sections of populations such as the Palestinians, indigenous peoples, refugees and migrants? How can we, in the 21st century, still embrace the politics of racism and discrimination, imperialism, war and militarism?" Susan Nchubiri, MM is a member of the Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic. She was born and raised in Kenya. Susan holds a Master’s degree in Global Affairs with a specialization in International Peace Studies from the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame - Indiana. She also holds a Master’s degree in Rural Sociology and Community Development from the University of Nairobi -Kenya.  She has been missioned to Hong Kong, Haiti, and the US. In addition, she has been an ecumenical accompanier in Palestine and Israel with the World Council of Churches. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/03172024 to learn more about Susan, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Mar 15, 202405:51
March 10, 2024: "Beacons of Hope and Justice" with Ogechi Akalegbere

March 10, 2024: "Beacons of Hope and Justice" with Ogechi Akalegbere

Preaching for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Ogechi Akalegbere offers a reflection on living as beacons of hope and justice: "As we reflect on this Gospel passage and the message of Sister Thea Bowman, let us recommit ourselves to the work of building a more just and compassionate society. Let us pray for the courage and the strength to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult. And let us never forget the words of Jesus, who reminds us that whatever we do for the least of our brothers and sisters, we do for him." Ogechi Akalegbere is a Nigerian-American who currently works as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Washington. She previously served as the Christian Service Coordinator at an all-girls Independent Catholic School where she served as a diversity co-practitioner and ministry leader. She also uses her gifts as a public speaker, fitness instructor, and community organizer. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/03102024 to learn more about Ogechi, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Mar 08, 202405:43
March 3, 2023: "Trusting God's Will and Word" with Vickey McBride

March 3, 2023: "Trusting God's Will and Word" with Vickey McBride

Preaching for the Third Sunday of Lent, Vickey McBride offers a reflection on trusting in God's will for us and our world, especially when anger at injustice consumes us: "Anger is a natural, human response. It is healthy and often a helpful compass that directs us to urgent needs. But if you ever feel consumed by anger when things don’t go the way you think they should, it might be helpful to remember what the psalmist says: God’s word is right, perfect, clear. God’s word leads us to everlasting life. And while we should stand up for God’s word and act as living witnesses, God does not require us to threaten or shake each other into acknowledging that truth. God’s word is effective. It’s more than factually true, it is existentially true and will, in the fullness of time, come to pass." Vickey McBride is Vice President for Mission at Saint Martin de Porres High School (Cristo Rey) in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2023, she received the Michael Pressley Award for Excellence in Catholic Education. She has written reflections for the 2024 and 2023 editions of the Living Liturgy Sunday Missal published by Liturgical Press. She also contributed to Five Minutes with the Saints: More Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers, a book of meditations published by Ave Maria Press in 2014. She is passionate about music, spirituality, and building loving communities.

Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/03032024 to learn more about Vickey, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Mar 01, 202407:21
February 25, 2022: "Holy indifference" with Salena Ibrahim
Feb 23, 202405:55
February 18, 2024: "Desert Traversing" with Diana Marin
Feb 16, 202405:60
February 14, 2024: "A Lent that is uniquely yours" with Clarissa V. Aljentera

February 14, 2024: "A Lent that is uniquely yours" with Clarissa V. Aljentera

Preaching for Ash Wednesday, Clarissa V. Aljentera invites us to discern a Lenten journey that incorporates the universal elements of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, but is uniquely ours to walk: "How do you believe God is inviting you into a Lenten journey that is uniquely beautiful and uniquely yours? What is God calling you back to? How will your heart make its way home?" Clarissa V. Aljentera (she/her) is a second-generation Filipina American born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is currently the Director of Education for Justice with the Ignatian Solidarity Network. She is passionate about engaging Catholic Social Teaching in various aspects of her life. She is interested in the intersections of Anti-Asian Hate alongside systemic racism and, in particular, the role that solidarity plays among Black and Asian communities. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/02142024 to learn more about Clarissa, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Feb 13, 202405:25
February 11, 2024: "Bringing our Messiness to God" with Olivia Catherine Hastie
Feb 09, 202406:36
February 4, 2024: "A Healing Presence" with Mary Anne Sladich-Lantz
Feb 02, 202408:17
January 28, 2024: "Living Our True Call" with Colleen Gibson, SSJ
Jan 26, 202407:13
January 21, 2024: "Compelling Invitations" with Marissa Papula

January 21, 2024: "Compelling Invitations" with Marissa Papula

Jan 19, 202404:60
January 14, 2024: "Living into our God-given Potential" with Laura Boysen-Aragón
Jan 12, 202406:49
January 7, 2024: "Our God Disrupts Power" with Nontando Hadebe

January 7, 2024: "Our God Disrupts Power" with Nontando Hadebe

Preaching for the Feast of the Epiphany, Dr. Nontando Hadebe offers a reflection on God's disruption of our notions of power: "As we celebrate Epiphany we need to look for the presence and sign of God in those places that will disrupt all our categories. And like the delegation of the East, let us have the courage to respond with faith to the disruptive messages around us from the poor, the underclass, those that have been rendered invisible in our communities and in our families. It is there that we will encounter the living Christ." Dr. Nontando Hadebe is an African Catholic woman feminist theologian based in Johannesburg South Africa. She is currently coordinating gender justice projects at Side by Side and Bread for the world. She is on board of Future Church and hosts a weekly radio program with Radio Veritas. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/01072024 to read Dr. Hadebe's text and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Jan 05, 202406:18
January 1, 2024: "Messengers of Peace" with Michelle Sherman
Dec 31, 202308:14
December 31, 2023: "Chosen, Holy Family" with Lisa Fullam, D.V.M., Th.D.
Dec 29, 202308:30
December 25, 2025: "Making Room" with Natalia Imperatori Lee
Dec 24, 202307:19
December 24, 2023: "Bearers of God's Promise" with Karen Sue Smith
Dec 22, 202307:04
December 17, 2023: "Taking Joy and Generosity to a New Level" with Bridget McDermott Flood
Dec 15, 202304:54
December 12, 2023: "The Transforming Power of Faith and Hope" with Melissa Cedillo
Dec 11, 202306:08
December 10, 2023: "Actively Patient" with Sarah Hansman
Dec 09, 202306:14
December 8, 2023: "Mary: Our Model of Discernment" with Madison Chasten
Dec 07, 202307:28
December 3, 2023: "Watching Out and Watching Over" with Ma. Marilou S. Ibita
Nov 29, 202306:42
November 26, 2023: "Ready to begin again" with Carol Zinn, SSJ

November 26, 2023: "Ready to begin again" with Carol Zinn, SSJ

Preaching for the Solemnity of Christ the King, Carol Zinn, SSJ invites us to reflect on the end of the liturgical year and commit to new beginnings: "Perhaps situating this feast in its context of origin can provide a lens to situate ourselves as we end this liturgical year and ready ourselves for beginning again. How have we lived? How have we treated others? All living beings? How is it that we are still at war—within ourselves, between one another and among nations? How do we not hear the voice of the shepherd pointing the way to life? How can we continue to turn a blind eye to the needs of our sisters and brothers, near and far?  How do we drift so far away from living as sheep who know they are loved and as followers of a king whose heart bursts for each one of us?" Dr. Carol Zinn, a Sister of St. Joseph from Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA has ministered in the formal and non-formal education profession.  She has taught on all levels (pre-K through post-graduate) and has worked in the areas of educational leadership, religious education, sacramental coordinator, and music minister. Currently Carol serves as the Executive Director of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/11262023 to learn more about Carol, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Nov 24, 202308:32
November 19, 2023: "Sharing Our Gifts" with Rosemary Johnston

November 19, 2023: "Sharing Our Gifts" with Rosemary Johnston

Preaching for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Rosemary Johnston offers the witness of Mother Antonia, who served in prison ministry, as an example of how we are called to share our gifts: "Mother Antonia once said, 'there is no one so ugly he does not have beauty within him; no one so weak he does not have great strength and no one so poor he is not endowed with richness. Each person is of invaluable worth.' She was not only talking about those whom she served but about each of us. We are all people of invaluable worth. Share your gifts. It is a timeless blessing for those who give and for those who receive." Rosemary Johnston became involved in prison ministry at a San Diego area women's jail in 1985. At the same time she began pursuing master’s degree in practical theology at the University of San Diego, graduating in 1990. After working as director of the Office of Human Life and Development at the diocesan pastoral center, she became a freelance writer for the National Catholic Reporter and was later hired to run the volunteer services program at Father Joe’s Villages, the country’s largest homeless shelter. She was later was hired as executive director of the Interfaith Shelter Network. In the summers of 2003, 2004 and 2005, I attended the Summer Preaching Institute at the Aquinas Institute of Theology. Since her retirement in 2013, she has served as a member of several non-profit boards and continues to organize the annual Good Friday Walk with the Suffering in downtown San Diego and the La Posada Sin Fronteras at the border fence. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/11192023 to learn more about Rosemary, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Nov 17, 202308:09
November 12, 2023: "The desire to know and be known" with Paula Rush

November 12, 2023: "The desire to know and be known" with Paula Rush

Preaching for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Paula Rush offers a reflection on knowing and being known: "And in that moment, we realize this parable is all about knowing... And this is exactly what Jesus needs us to realize. He needs us to get in touch with that desire. The desire to know and be known. We want to be wise. We want wisdom." Paula Rush is a catechist with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd—an approach to faith formation for children. She writes a blog, “The Better Part”—three weekly Sunday Gospel reflections for children ages 3-6, 6-9, and 9-12, and records these as a podcast. She serves as a chaplain at a Catholic high school in Waterloo, Ontario, where she lives with her husband and five children. Currently, she pursues a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd through the Aquinas Institute in St. Louis, MO. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/11122023 to learn more about Paula, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Nov 10, 202307:20
November 5, 2023: "Inclusive, Servant Leaders" with Raynah Marise Braganza Passanha

November 5, 2023: "Inclusive, Servant Leaders" with Raynah Marise Braganza Passanha

Preaching for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Raynah Marise Braganza Passanha offers a reflection on living as inclusive, servant leaders: "Saying yes to a sacred call requires vulnerability, being conscious of and addressing the fears that deter one from living that 'yes' honestly and completely. Let us commit to help one another be effective leaders. May our lives witness our love and faithfulness to God, the Church, and the Good News. As we address the shadow side of the Church, we need to also challenge the shadow side of ourselves. In our fight against exclusion, let us try to live consciously inclusive lives. In our work for the Reign of God, may we testify to the kind of world we are working towards." Raynah Marise is a faith and gender rights activist, based in Pune, India. In addition to her ministry in faith formation of adults, religious sisters and seminarians, she is currently the National Convenor of the Indian Christian Women’s Movement, a movement of Christian women independent of any Church finding our voice in addressing issues of concern within Churches. She is also a member of the Indian Women Theologians Forum, Sisters in Solidarity, and the Indian Catechetical Association.


Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/11052023 to learn more about Raynah, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Nov 03, 202307:31
October 29, 2023: "Loving Our Neighbor" with Marielena Hincapié

October 29, 2023: "Loving Our Neighbor" with Marielena Hincapié

Preaching for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Marielena Hincapié offers a reflection on immigration in light of the Gospel: "Let us advocate for just and compassionate immigration policies at the federal, state and local levels that respect the dignity of every human being. Our roles as educators, scholars, advocates, and followers of Christ call us to engage in thoughtful dialogue and actively work towards a society that upholds the rights and well-being of all, especially the most vulnerable." Marielena Hincapié is a Distinguished Immigration Fellow and Visiting Scholar at Cornell University’s Immigration Law and Policy Program.Marielena immigrated as a child from Medellín, Colombia, to Central Falls, Rhode Island and grew up as the youngest in a family of 10 children. She earned her juris doctor degree from Northeastern University School of Law. Visit https://www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/10292023 to learn more about Marielena, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Oct 27, 202306:31
October 22, 2023: "Give to God what belongs to God" with Chanelle Robinson

October 22, 2023: "Give to God what belongs to God" with Chanelle Robinson

Preaching for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Chanelle Robinson offers a reflection on the command to "Give to God what belongs to God" through an ecological lens: "But what happens when humanity confuses the things of God and the things of the emperor? If human greed interchanges the dignity of the planet with the pursuit of the coin, do we lose sight of what belongs to God and what belongs to the empire? What happens when the earth is exploited, when oppressed communities are made more vulnerable?" Chanelle Robinson is a Doctoral Candidate in Systematic Theology at Boston College, with a minor in Comparative Theology. Her dissertation explores decolonial and womanist approaches to theological anthropology. Originally from Canada, Chanelle earned a Master of Teaching and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from the University of Toronto. Chanelle is the recipient of Doctoral Fellowships through the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada, and the Louisville Institute. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/10222023 to learn more about Chanelle, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Oct 20, 202305:57
October 15, 2023: "Saying 'Yes' to Synodality" with Casey Stanton
Oct 13, 202312:25
October 8, 2023: "A Part of the Resurrection Story" with Carmen Ramos

October 8, 2023: "A Part of the Resurrection Story" with Carmen Ramos

Preaching for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Carmen Ramos offers a reflection on lifting up the sense of the faithful: "Jesus the Cornerstone says, 'Come, stand on me; let's build something new from what happened to you. Let's build something new out of your experience. You are part of the greater story, my story, called The Resurrection Story.' You have been given the gift of dignity; you have a purpose in this world. Do you acknowledge it? You are baptized; you have a stake in this Church. Will you claim it? Were you rejected for speaking the truth? You are an heir to the Kingdom. Will you build it?" Carmen Ramos is a first-generation Mexican-American raised in central California. Currently, she works for the Office of Diaconate Formation for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Carmen graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles with an M.A. in Pastoral Theology and a focus on spiritual direction. Carmen is passionate about promoting the flourishing of all women and is committed to seeking new synodal pathways that enhance the active presence of women in the Church. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/10082023 to learn more about Carmen, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching for Catholic women.

Oct 08, 202308:05
October 1, 2023: Caring for ALL of God's Creation with Claire Jenkins

October 1, 2023: Caring for ALL of God's Creation with Claire Jenkins

Sep 29, 202307:05
September 25, 2023: "Living God's Justice and Mercy" with Darlene Jasso
Sep 22, 202307:08
September 17, 2023: "Reclaiming Connectedness" with Caitlin Morneau

September 17, 2023: "Reclaiming Connectedness" with Caitlin Morneau

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Preaching for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Caitlin Morneau offers a reflection on reclaiming connectedness: "Forgiveness is fundamentally an individual act, but with social implications. Every harm has repercussions, rippling impacts through time and community. Really living into the fullness of forgiveness means moving toward as full a reclamation of human dignity and communion as possible. When this becomes the way in which we move and live and have our being, suddenly seven times seventy becomes far more attainable — not a heroic act for the few. But we cannot do it alone. We need to encourage one another daily. And build up systems (legal and otherwise) that create vessels for mercy and grace to shape the labor of justice itself." Caitlin Morneau serves as Director of Restorative Justice at Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN), the national Catholic organization working to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice through education, advocacy and prayer. Caitlin is a Bernardin Scholar at Catholic Theological Union where she is completing a MA in Ministry with a concentration in Spirituality and holds an MA in Conflict Transformation from the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University. Caitlin is a facilitator of peacemaking circles and trained in restorative community conferencing. She lives in Alexandria, VA with her husband, two children, and black lab. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/09172023 to learn more about Caitlin, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Sep 15, 202308:49
September 10, 2023: "A Discerning Community" with Carolyn Jacobs

September 10, 2023: "A Discerning Community" with Carolyn Jacobs

Preaching for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Carolyn Jacobs, MSW, Ph.D. offers a reflection on community: "The challenges of our church and our world are invitations to continuous discernment of how to dialogue, to forgive, and to be obedient to the urgings of the Spirit. We live in a time when we need to step out and invite others to prayer, dialogue, and action. We need to trust the Holy Spirit to guide us. For the challenges invite us to become open to our personal and collective vulnerabilities in creating and nurturing communities of faith that are inclusive. To remember that we are not alone, that we are because others exist in the world surrounding us. We trust that whatever challenging circumstances or people we meet on our journeys, we are called to listen for God’s voice as we gather in groups of two or more and hold in our hearts the love of our neighbors as ourselves." Carolyn Jacobs, MSW, PhD is Dean Emerita and Elizabeth Marting Treuhaft Professor Emerita of the Smith College School for Social Work and Spiritual Director. Dr. Jacobs was a member of the School’s faculty for 35 years, serving as the dean 14 of those years, as well as director of an Advanced Certificate Program in Spirituality and Social Work Practice for seven years. She received her MSW from San Diego State University, her doctorate from the Heller School of Brandeis University, and her training as a spiritual director from the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. She maintains a spiritual direction practice and is committed to creating spaces for health care providers to discover the rich resources of contemplative practices from many wisdom traditions in developing resilience for self and others. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/09102023 to learn more about Dr. Jacobs, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Sep 08, 202306:50
Sept. 3, 2023: "When Called, We Go" with Phyllis Zagano
Sep 01, 202308:02
August 27, 2023: "Who Do You Say I Am?" with Mary Margaret Schroeder

August 27, 2023: "Who Do You Say I Am?" with Mary Margaret Schroeder

Preaching for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mary Margaret Schroeder offers a reflection on answering the question "Who do you say I am?": "That joy I feel as my favorite 7-year-old, Blue, runs into my arms at school pick-up—that’s Christ. When I’m on a run, silently admiring the creation that surrounds me, and I feel another set of footsteps guiding me along—that’s Christ. The overwhelming sense of peace that somehow overcomes me even as I scramble to meet a lab deadline—that’s Christ." Mary Margaret Schroeder is a senior at Yale University studying psychology and neuroscience. She is a student leader at the Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center on campus, as well as a catechist and a State Lead for Catholic Relief Services. In May 2024, she will start graduate school at the University of Notre Dame to earn a master’s degree in Education through the ACE Teaching Fellows program. In her free time, Mary Margaret loves to spend time with her five siblings, bake, and rave about NJ bagels.

Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/08272023 to learn more about Mary Margaret, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Aug 25, 202306:13
August 20, 2023: "Women of Great Faith" with Margaret Susan Thompson
Aug 18, 202306:19
August 15, 2023: "Our Yes" with Sr. Chioma Ahanihu, SLW

August 15, 2023: "Our Yes" with Sr. Chioma Ahanihu, SLW

Sr Chioma Ahanihu, SLW preaches for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, offering a reflection on Mary's capacity to bring about peace and unity, if we - like her - say 'yes' to God: "May today’s feast remind us of our own Yes to God’s call as consecrated people of God in our different spheres of life. May we be the voice for the voiceless and the less privileged in our society. May this feast of Assumption bring peace and joy in our homes, communities and world at large." Sr. Chioma Ahanihu, SLW is a member of Sisters of the Living Word in Chicago, Il. Born and raised in Nigeria, she has lived in the US for the past 2 decades. Sr. Chioma earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Misericordia University, a Masters in Social Work from the Catholic University of America and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies degree from Catholic Theological Union, Chicago IL. She is a candidate in the Doctorate in Ministry Program with a concentration in Spirituality at CTU. She is currently the Director for the Center of the Study of Consecrated Life at CTU. Prior to that, she ministered with Catholic Charities of Chicago Archdiocese as a Psychotherapist and Parish Social Worker. Her primary areas of interest as a Practical Theology scholar and minister are related to today’s Consecrated Life, Reconciliation, Spirituality, Immigration and Racism. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/08152023 to learn more about Sr Chioma, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Aug 14, 202305:24
August 13, 2023: "The Love of God Conquers All" with Sara Fairbanks, OP

August 13, 2023: "The Love of God Conquers All" with Sara Fairbanks, OP

Sara Fairbanks, OP preaches for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, offering a reflection on God's love conquering all: "Elijah whispers to us across the centuries, what keeps hope alive in the shadow of the cross is God’s ever-present, unsurpassed love, making us 'participants in the divine nature' (2 Pet 1:4) and 'friends of God, and prophets' (Ws 7:27)...Rooted in God’s love, perhaps we will become like Jesus, whom Catherine of Siena called a 'mad lover' who ran to his cross. 'It was not nails,' she says, 'but love that kept him on the cross.'" Dr. Sara Fairbanks, OP, is an Adrian Dominican Sister. She is currently a professor of homiletics at Aquinas Institute in Saint Louis, Missouri. Before going to Aquinas, she taught systematic theology for twenty years at Barry University in Miami, Florida. Sara holds a Master of Theology from Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis and a Doctorate in Theology at the University of St. Michael’s College, the Toronto School of Theology in Toronto, Canada. Her areas of expertise are homiletics, theology of lay ecclesial ministry, theology of preaching, practical theology and Christian anthropology. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/08132023 to learn more about Sara, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Aug 11, 202307:56
August 6, 2023: "Gut Check" with Julie Vieira, IHM
Aug 04, 202307:10
July 30, 2023: "Right Here and Right Now" with Anne Hansen
Jul 28, 202308:08
July 22, 2023: We Must Let Go and We Must Announce with Antoinette Gutzler, MM

July 22, 2023: We Must Let Go and We Must Announce with Antoinette Gutzler, MM

Preaching for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, Antoinette Gutzler, MM offers a reflection on peering into our tombs and letting go of old ways that do not bring life: "So we must 'let go' and we must announce. On this great Feast, we follow Mary of Magdala into the Garden as she meets Jesus and has her whole life and way of understanding life in Jesus turned around. There was a “crack” in her experience when she heard her name . . . and the light came in. We are called to find the cracks in our experience and in the realities of our world and church. We are called to make them visible so that grief and anxiety can be transformed into light and goodness – if we only listen." Antoinette Gutzler, a Maryknoll Sister from Queens, New York, holds a doctorate in systematic theology from Fordham University. She has served in mission both in Tanzania, East Africa where she worked in religious education and young students work, and in Taiwan, where she directed a center for factory workers.

Jul 21, 202306:06
July 23, 2023: Sowers of Justice, Peace, and Kindness with Erin McDonald, CSJ
Jul 21, 202306:57
July 16, 2023: "Making ourselves fertile soil" with Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez
Jul 14, 202306:55
July 9, 2023: Our Divine Parent Creator with Shannon K. Evans
Jul 07, 202305:22
July 2, 2023: "Making Room for the Prophet" with Bridget Deegan-Krause
Jun 30, 202308:23
June 25, 2023: The intimate, hair-counting love of God with Cameron Bellm
Jun 23, 202307:29
June 18, 2023: "Credibility Through Compassion" with Sr. Cathy Murray, OP

June 18, 2023: "Credibility Through Compassion" with Sr. Cathy Murray, OP

Jun 16, 202307:21
June 11, 2023: 'Not for the faint of heart' with Dr. Julia D.E. Prinz, VDMF
Jun 09, 202307:46
June 4, 2023: Remade in God's Image with Sr. Laurie Brink, OP
Jun 02, 202306:47
May 28, 2023: Protagonists in a New Pentecost with Sr. Nathalie Becquart

May 28, 2023: Protagonists in a New Pentecost with Sr. Nathalie Becquart

Preaching for Pentecost, Sr. Nathalie Becquart invites us to embrace the Pentecost opportunities we are given in our individual lives as well as our collective life as the Body of Christ: "Today again, through this synod 2021-2024...we have received the promise of living a new Pentecost. We are together on this journey led by the Spirit towards a new birth of the Church in the process of coming into being. It is a long journey of engendering, not without the labors of childbirth, to get out of the ruts of the clerical Church. It is not easy; we may go through ups and downs, but we know this new birth will not take place without us. As members of the People of God clothed with the same baptismal dignity and inhabited by the Spirit, we all are to be protagonists of this New Pentecost." Sr. Nathalie Becquart, xmcj is a Xaviere sister, Missionary of Christ-Jesus, a French Ignatian-inspired order. In 2019-2020 she specialized in Ecclesiology, doing research on Synodality at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. On February 6, 2021, she was appointed by Pope Francis as Undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops as well as a member of the Dicastery for Communication in December 2021. A renowned lecturer and speaker, she is the author of numerous publications on synodality and synods, young people and youth ministry, vocations and religious life, the Church and mission. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/05282023 to learn more about Sr. Nathalie, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

May 26, 202307:13