My dear daughter. You are beloved and the light of my life. However, I abhor the person you have become while being in Catholic school. You have succumbed to their lies. You have believed the teachings of some Catholic Church women. These holier-than-thou, self-righteous women who blame the victims of childhood sexual abuse for somehow … More Poem written by the Mother of a Catholic Abuse-Survivor
INTRODUCTION Augustine of Hippo is considered one of the forth century Christian bishops who wrote in defense of Christian teachings while effectively refuting early Christian heresies. As a young man, Augustine was associated with the dualistic, gnostic religion called Manichaeism.[1] Manichaeism rejected material things, like the fleshly human body, as dark and sinful while exalting … More Christ and The Human Body United by Grace (Romans 6:1-11)
Many devout Christians within the Catholic community are suffering confusion and shame related to the recent revelations of clerical sexual abuse and its cover up by trusted bishops, archbishops, cardinals, and popes. There is hope and healing even in the midst of such painful weeping wound upon their mother church. Reform does not begin with … More Joyful Living After Spiritual Abuse
Ministers of any Christian denomination know that Christmas is a very emotionally trying time for many people. First, every family is reminded at Christmas time of loved ones who have died and can no longer celebrate with us physically. Then there are the … More Christmas Gifts
In the professional world, it is socially acceptable for women to be seen as the supportive servants to men. For a woman to be a leader, she must confidently allow her own light to shine despite all the wind that tries to blow her candle out. This is very difficult to do. A woman must … More What It Takes To Be A Woman Leader
Joyful Living 