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Updated forgiveness book
I should point out that my book Set Free: The Catholic Woman's Guide to Forgiveness is out in a new and updated version. It's available here in Kindle and On Dead Trees. Many kind words, notes of gratitude, and encounters with those who have found good therein. The command to forgive is firm, unfortunately the nuts-and-bolts explanations on how to proceed are not always obvious. I hoped to bridge that gap. Nota bene: I'm available to speak to women's groups of any size on this important topic. See feminine-genius.com for details. Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2020 at feminine-genius
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Why are women so angry?
This question is pondered in The Anti-Mary Exposed by Dr. Carrie Gress, which I've recently read. It's excellent! Having no time at present to write a proper review, I'll offer that of Andrea Picciotti-Bayer: Gress finds the roots of the anti-Marian spirit in the early feminist movement of the 1960s. She recounts the movement's founding and the dramatic influence it has had on how women think about themselves today. Her history lesson is not glamorous. It is not chic. It is downright ugly and reveals how "feminism" from its infancy indulged in the vice of envy... Read it all, nay better. Read the book! Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2020 at feminine-genius
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Bangladesh given six weeks...
... to justify its acceptance of technologies that facilitate sex-selection abortions. Catholic World Report says: The Bangladesh High Court has given government officials six weeks to respond with an explanation of why they believe prenatal gender detection procedures to be constitutionally acceptable. The Feb. 4 court order addressed the Directorate General of Health Services and the secretaries for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Social Welfare, and Ministry of Women and Children Affairs. A representative from the Catholic Church says adherents of all major religions (Hindu, Muslim, and Christian) prefer boys for cultural/economic reasons. Rita Roselin Costa, who works in women’s ministry for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Bangladesh, applauded the court ruling, but added that the real challenge lies in changing a cultural mindset. She expressed hope that the ruling will lead people to reassess their views toward women. “Often parents think that if they educate daughters up to master’s degree level, they will be married off one day and may earn money but they will spend it on the family of the in-laws,” she said. “Our society at large has yet to consider in most cases that daughters can get education, prosper in life, earn... Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2020 at feminine-genius
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Sorrows upon sorrows
Prayers for our Chinese brethren. Not only facing the spectre of a deadly flu, but suffering ongoing destruction of places of worship. The Dongergou Parish in the Diocese of Taiyuan is one of the oldest Catholic communities in the northern province of Shanxi. In July 2018, the government prohibited the use of the parish church, built at the end of the 19th century, claiming that it had become “dangerous” to use. In October, the Shrine of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows – a famous pilgrimage sites atop the Seven Sorrows Mountain in Dongergou – was destroyed on the grounds that “it had too many crosses and statues.” These prayers of supplication were not able to provide an intervention -- adding to Our Lady's Sorrows, and our own. Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2020 at feminine-genius
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Toxic masculinity
My last column was on this topic, in which I ask the question: is there a feminine counterpart? If, though, we agree to the term “toxic” for some male actions, then we must turn the spotlight around to women and ask how they are prone to corrupting their femininity. Women on a wide scale are rejecting chastity, marriage, motherhood, and creative collaboration with men. Having pointed to men’s corruption, we must admit that many women abuse their own creative powers, by replacing love with manipulation, and cooperation with contempt for authentic masculinity. Thus, too many men and women have issued a non servium, and while masculinity is targeted as the root evil of today, the suggestion that we must “feminise” men is to ask them to act in ways that women themselves have abandoned. Did a little poking around on the net, and found that some claim that there a toxic femininity, but of course it's as I feared: huswivery, birthin' babies, traditional marriage, and the like. I'm braving the waters to discuss it tomorrow [very early] on Relevant Radio, with John Harper (7am East Coast time). Overall, if we have no divine mission ("Go forth, multiply") and no deference... Continue reading
Posted Oct 25, 2017 at feminine-genius
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Return to blogging
Wow, checked the blog and it's been over a year. School was a big factor (I'm almost finished an MA in Theology at Providence College -- only the thesis left!) and then a family wedding (middle daughter). Time to jump back in and comment on the baseline crazy that constitutes our current culture. We should find sustenance in the prayer of Teresa of Avila: Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing; God only is changeless. Patience gains all things. Who has God wants nothing. God alone suffices. Moreover, Julian of Norwich reminds us of the essentials: He said not "Thou shalt not be tempted; thou shalt not be troubled; thou shalt not be distressed," but He said "Thou shalt not be overcome." God wills that we take heed to these words, and that we be very strong in certain trust, in well and in woe, for as He loves and delights in us, so He wills that we love Him and delight in Him and strongly trust in Him. Continue reading
Posted Oct 25, 2017 at feminine-genius
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Judy Klein's new book!
Posted Aug 13, 2016 at feminine-genius
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A childlike heart
Posted Aug 9, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Two recent interviews
Hosting the radio show "Exploring the Feminine Genius" is such a privilege! I had the pleasure of discussing prayer with Connie Rossini, whose website is Contemplative Homeschooling. There you will find all of her books and great tips on how to not only be a better pray-er, but how to bring that leaven into the lives of your family members. Connie's interview is here. Lisa Mladinich interview is here. She is the author of True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life. Her author page at Amazon tells more about her. And here is Shalom TV! Continue reading
Posted Aug 2, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Fatherhood and Blasphemy
Posted Aug 2, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Shocker: men and women not interchangeable
Posted Jun 7, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Social engineering based on delusions
This is an important piece by Stella Morabito, who is an expert in agitprop: The transgender movement has never been about “gender.” It’s all about sex. Sex is the real target. “Gender” is merely the politicized linguistic vehicle that facilitates a legal ban on sex distinctions. There aren’t a whole lot of dots to connect to uncover the logic of where this leads: if you abolish sex distinctions in law, you can abolish state recognition of biological family ties, and the state can regulate personal relationships and consolidate power as never before. I had the privilege of meeting Stella last week, and hearing her explain how propaganda works. Its goal is to: prevent independent thought; mobilise the masses; and build conformity. If anyone has any doubts as to these goals, he simply needs to watch these bright young things (here and here). But - here's the kicker - when the propaganda is light years away from reality, then it will take enormous force to keep the ideology in place. Since gender ideology only exists in the mind (and note that the students filmed above were happy to let the average-height male Caucasian interviewer identify as a 6'5" Chinese woman if... Continue reading
Posted Jun 7, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Gender dysphoria
Posted Jun 7, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Links for Dr Peter's Interview
Posted May 4, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Hospitality in the face of death
That is not a phrase commonly heard when mortal illness strikes, but Ruth Lasseter explains beautifully how her family dealt with the departure of a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. And here is a link to the Catholic Textbook Project on which Ruth and Rollin (and many others) collaborated -- highly recommended! Ruth Lasseter Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Chatting with John Harper
This morning's interview on Relevant Radio (second half of the hour) is here Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2016 at feminine-genius
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KYES interview with Dale O'Leary
Posted Mar 28, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Proclaim and Magnify!
Just to let you know, I'll be speaking at Bishop Stang high school in Dartmouth, MA on April 9th at a conference sponsored by the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. The theme is "A Light in the Darkness" and the link is here; more importantly, the event will support their radio station, Radio Cor Mariae (an EWTN affiliate). The conference fee includes lunch and an opportunity to meet many other Catholics in the area. Should be a great day -- join us! Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Frances of Rome
Posted Mar 9, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Saint Matthew's, Norwalk CT
This Saturday, 27 February, I'll be the guest of the Catholic Daughters of St. Matthew where I'll be offering a retreat for women from 10am to 3:30pm. There will be three talks, opportunity for Confession, lunch and Rosary, and we'll end with the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Join us if you're in the area -- more information here. Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2016 at feminine-genius
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A fierce (and important) debate: FGM
Posted Feb 23, 2016 at feminine-genius
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The future of the family and the Church
Posted Feb 22, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Mary Seacole
Before Black History Month entirely escapes, I'd like to point you to a very well-done two-part presentation on Mary Seacole, a contemporary of Florence Nightengale who had the same interests and success: I admire her resilience, her fortitude, and her unflagging spirit. We all face obstacles -- they simply reveal our character. This woman was amazing, and a role model for any young woman of any "colour." Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Zika, the Congo, and Humanae Vitae
UPDATE: this old post has been updated to consider the current question about contraception as it relates to the Zika virus and the pope's latest comments. There was intense discussion about the 2007 statement of the Connecticut Bishop's in regard to the availability of Plan B at Catholic hospitals, which is as follows: The Catholic Bishops of Connecticut, joined by the leaders of the Catholic hospitals in the State, issue the following statement regarding the administration of Plan B in Catholic hospitals to victims of rape: The four Catholic hospitals in the State of Connecticut remain committed to providing competent and compassionate care to victims of rape. In accordance with Catholic moral teaching, these hospitals provide emergency contraception after appropriate testing. Under the existing hospital protocols, this includes a pregnancy test and an ovulation test. Catholic moral teaching is adamantly opposed to abortion, but not to emergency contraception for victims of rape. This past spring the Governor signed into a law “An Act Concerning Compassionate Care for Victims of Sexual Assault,” passed by the State Legislature. It does not allow medical professionals to take into account the results of the ovulation test. The Bishops and other Catholic health care leaders... Continue reading
Posted Feb 18, 2016 at feminine-genius
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Conversations on Downton Abbey
Posted Feb 18, 2016 at feminine-genius
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