God's Word, Many Voices

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Purpose

This web site provides the opportunity to hear a variety of voices reflecting on the scriptures used in Sunday Masses. Lay men and women will contribute, along with priests and deacons, so that a diversity of viewpoints and experiences will inform and inspire the reader’s reflections. The site will be continuously expanded and improved to provide additional resources. If you have any suggestions or would like more information, please contact us.

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Sunday Reflections

11Dec

Reflection for Sunday – December 15, 2019

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Readings: Isaiah 35:1-6a,10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Deirdre McKiernan Hetzler “Rejoice... Read More →

05Dec

Reflection for Sunday – December 8, 2019

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Readings: Isaiah 11: 1-10; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3: 1-12Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Gloria Ulterino... Read More →

27Nov

Reflection for Sunday – December 1, 2019

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Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Virginia Fifield Today it... Read More →

20Nov

Reflection for Sunday – November 24, 2019

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Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23: 35-43Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Patrick Fox... Read More →

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What's New

Women in Scipture

Gloria Ulterino will lead the Voices of Women program at St. Mary's downtown, noon - 1:00 p.m., October 27th entitled "Women in the Scriptures." The focus of the program is the story of Martha and Mary, as told by Luke (10:38-42). Gloria will begin by raising questions about this story, then looking at how Paul in his authentic letters speaks highly of women before proceeding to the Gospels, which come later. Perspective makes all the difference in returning to the story of Martha and Mary, with some thoughts from Scripture scholar Barbara Reid. We always need to remember that the words and actions of Jesus in the Gospels are filtered through the eyes of the evangelist, for a variety of reasons.

Restoring Women to the Diaconate: Is NOW the time

Don't Throw in the Towel presents Gloria Ulterino, MDiv, presenting on and answering questions about this timely topic. The event is November 19, 2019 at the Sister of St. Joseph Motherhouse, 150 French Road. Click here to download notice.

Women's Authority and Current Church Brokenness

I suppose Women's History Month is a good time to weigh in on current discussions and disagreements about women deacons and women priests in the Catholic Church. In some ways, it seems a fluffy conversation in light of recent revelations about our grievously wounded clerical system. But perhaps that is exactly why we need to have this discussion. Is Catholic governance fatally crippled by our failure to address/accept human sexuality and/or unhealthy shame over one's God-given gender or sexual orientation? Click here to read entire article by Christine Schenk.

The Future of Women Deacons

The Fordham Center on Religion and Culture sponsored a forum on the future of women deacons. Panelists included Professor Phyllis Zagano, Fr. Bernard Potier, S.J., Sister Donna Ciangio, O.P. and Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. who moderated the discussion. Click here to view a video of the discussion. For a transcript, click here.