Epiphany: a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking (3) : an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure The Christian feast of the Epiphany (the arrival of the wise ones to the manger) …
“O Come, O Come… (I guess)”
What does it really mean to pray the O Antiphons this Advent? Advent means praying the O Antiphons - here’s set I really treasure. But it occurs to me that when we bid God to Come, in all of her manifestations (wisdom, child, lover, even unicorn), we had better prepare. As I pray, Come, O …
Advent Resources
There are many beautiful and meaningful ways to honor Advent. Think of this list as a menu from which to choose one or two items. Please don't allow a spirit of overconsumption take hold as you read this list. After all, all God may want from you this Advent season is a little more time …
1st Sunday of Advent Reflection
I was honored to be asked to write a reflection in the series, Advent of Liberation: Journeying to Find Emmanuel. It's part of the robust collection of offerings and actions Call to Action, USA is conducting this season. I'm so proud to witness the bold steps the members of the Re/Generation program are presenting to …
Episode 18: A Radical, Eucharistic Life with Jamie L. Manson
We talk about her journey as an out-lesbian Catholic journalist. We talk about reproductive health as a human right. We talk about her deep sacramental spirituality. We talk about Pope Francis...who, by the way… does he read Jamie’s columns? Take a listen and see what you think.
Episode 17: A Queer Catholic Experience with Zinzy Nev Geene
Zinzy Nev Geene is a Dutch queer Catholic activist and facilitator. She lives in Amsterdam where she has a day job as a digital designer and, on the side, she fosters safe places for queer people to “just be.” She calls it being a queer facilitator. She is on the board of the emerging organization …
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Episode 16: Holy Boldness with Lydia Tinajero Deck
Wondering what it would be like to have a woman deacon at your Catholic parish? One who has a day job as a medical doctor? Let’s daydream together while we listen to Lydia Tinajero Deck. This is On a Mission - Episode 16! https://molleendupreedominguez.podomatic.com/rss2.xml Resources Lydia mentioned: Watch Lydia’s testimony as part of the Prayer …
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Let’s Boil That Frog
I was recently reminded of the old parable of the frog in a pot of boiling water. The parable goes: If you place a frog directly into a pot of water that is already boiling, the frog will jump right out. If, on the other hand, you place a frog into a pot of room …
Doing the Work Your Soul Must Have
If you’re like me, some days you just throw up your hands in frustration with the Catholic Church and just start cursing… before you do that today, it’s time to listen to Casey Stanton.
On a Mission, Episode 14: Gun Violence Activism with Anna Mahony
Today I’m talking with Anna Mahony. She is an activist with Moms Demand Action and a mother of two. In our conversation we talk about the organization, which she calls just “Moms” and how setting gun violence activism as a priority in her life has focused her public advocacy.
