June 23, 2024: "Stella Maris - Star of the Sea" with Teresa Thompson

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National Geographic photographer and conservationist Jaime Rojo has spent decades capturing the beauty and fragility of the monarch butterfly. Their epic migration is one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles, but their survival is under threat. In this episode, Jaime shares how his passion for photography and conservation led him to document the monarchs’ journey. He and host Brian Lowery discuss the deeper story behind his award-winning images, one about resilience, connection, and the urgent need to protect our natural world. See Jaime's story on the monarch butterflies at his website: rojovisuals.com , and follow Brian Lowery at knowwhatyousee.com .…

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Preaching for the Twelfth Sunday, Teresa Thompson offers a reflection on entering into chaos - particularly the chaos of combating climate change - confident in God's presence: "Chaos gets a bad rap, and oftentimes when these large-scale proposals for climate changes solutions are made, they are dismissed as too messy, too disruptive, too difficult to implement, too extreme. What these dismissals fail to acknowledge is that we find God in chaos, and God accompanies us in it." Teresa Thompson is a writer, therapist, and amateur theologian based in Brooklyn, NY. She is a board member of the Metro NY chapter of Call To Action and serves as part of the Catholic Lesbians ministry and Healing Prayer ministry at the Church of Saint Francis Xavier. Teresa’s writing has been published by Geez Magazine and Ignatian Solidarity Network and can also be read on her Substack, Liturgy of the Ours. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/06232024 to learn more about Teresa, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

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March 2, 2025: "Rooted in Love" with Quincy Howard, OP 6:57

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Preaching for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sr. Quincy Howard, OP, offers a reflection on rooting our selves in the "good soil" of love: "Character is either rooted in a foundation of love or else it will bear bad fruit. Good fruit, we learn from Scripture, is seen in words and acts of love, kindness, acceptance, patience, and humility. Bad fruit grows from entitlement and deception and is easily recognized as it ripens into feigned outrage, violence, scapegoating, mockery and dehumanizing 'the other.'"Quincy Howard is a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa with a background in urban planning, community development and disaster recovery. Growing up in Texas, she distanced herself from the Church and was a non-practicing Catholic for most of her life. A late bloomer to her vocation, she returned to her Catholic roots and entered religious life in her late 30s and recently made her final vows, a decade later. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/03022025 to learn more about Sr. Quincy, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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February 23, 2025: "Love them anyway" with Diana Macalintal 9:49

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Preaching for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Diana Macalintal offers a reflection on loving our enemies, even - and especially - when the stakes are high: "We can choose to love every time, but only if we remember what God has done for us. Choosing to love is powerful. Choosing to love is resistance. Because choosing to love your enemy removes their power to define who you are and whose you are. You are a child of God, blessed and beloved, crowned with the dignity of Christ."Diana Macalintal is the cofounder and codirector of Team Initiation and of Liturgy.life and is a widely-recognized leader in the areas of the catechumenate and Catholic liturgy and music. With a Master of Arts in Theology from Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, she served in campus, parish, and diocesan ministries for over 30 years. She is an author, speaker, and published liturgical composer. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/02232025 to learn more about Diana, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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February 16, 2025: "Radical Resurrection Hope" with Julia Murphy 7:12

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Preaching for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Julia Murphy offers a reflection on radical, Resurrection hope:"In these times of uncertainty, violence, and individualism, may we Christians act as if we believe in the Resurrection. José and his Salvadoran community showed my immersion group a model of this lived resurrection hope in their dedication to building their new home, as did those in Belize who welcomed them. They could not afford to live without hope. May this radical hope propel us into acts of compassion, hospitality, and bridge-building NOW, in our own ways, in our own communities." Julia Murphy (she/her) is a campus minister at Fairfield University in Connecticut. She coordinates domestic and international service immersion trips and other social justice ministries, and serves as the primary pastoral presence students at Fairfield Bellarmine, the university’s two-year associate’s degree program for low-income and first-generation students in Bridgeport, CT. She is also a residential minister and chaplain to first-year students. Julia holds an MDiv from the Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry and a B.A. in English and Spanish from Saint Louis University.Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/02162025 to learn more about Julia, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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February 9, 2025: "Telling Our Faith Story" with Leah Sealey 5:27

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Preaching for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Leah Sealey offers a reflection on how story telling can help enhance our lives of faith and discipleship: "What does this gospel reading about “being called” or even the Greek translation of “netting people” enliven in you? Perhaps you can spend some time alone or with a partner, journaling or reflecting together. Tell a story about a time when you had a change of heart or had an experience of being “won over”, or about your ongoing commitment to serving others in order to heal the fractures in our broken world." Leah Sealey convenes MKE Spiritual Directors, a peer development group for spiritual directors and a resource for those seeking spiritual direction in the Milwaukee area. In the spring of 2020, she graduated from Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology’s Cor Unum program with a MA in systematic theology. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/02092025 to learn more about Leah, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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February 2, 2025: "The Prophet Anna" with Anna Robertson 7:40

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Preaching for the Feast of the Presentation, Anna Robertson offers a reflection on how the Prophet Anna's role in the readings informs our faith lives today: "[Anna] went forth preaching, carrying the Good News of the Light of the World beyond the walls of the temple to those who yearned for salvation. When we leave Mass on Candlemas, it is not enough to return to our homes with our candles, cozy in our assurance of our private salvation. Rather, Anna reminds us that we must bring the Good News out into the world, particularly to those who are suffering and longing for consolation." Anna Robertson is Director of Distributed Organizer at Discerning Deacons. In the past, she has served as Director of Youth and Young Adult Mobilization at Catholic Climate Covenant and Campus Minister for Retreats at Seattle University. She has a Master’s of Theological Studies from Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Xavier University in Ohio. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/02022025 to learn more about Anna, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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January 26, 2025: "Belonging and Soldarity: Our Lighthouse to Shore" with Pilar Siman 6:19

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Preaching for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Pilar Siman offers a reflection on fostering belonging and solidarity: "As this new year begins, it may seem that you are looking into the horizon at your own large waves, and you may feel currents of uncertainty, anxiety and fear trying to pull you in different directions. Some of us may feel lost or unsure of what steps to take, especially when there is so much noise around us... Let Jesus’s message that you are a unique and necessary part of the body of Christ, serve as a reference point that you can look to again and again, whenever you feel lost, disoriented, or like you do not belong." Pilar Siman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Qualified Clinical Supervisor and Certified Spiritual Director in Miami, Florida. She is the daughter of Salvadoran immigrants and granddaughter of immigrants from the Middle East and Spain. She is the founder of “Your Story Services” where she offers bilingual Spiritual Direction nationally and Clinical Supervision across Florida. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/01262025 to learn more about Pilar, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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January 19, 2025: "Making Change Happen" with Claire Erlenborn 7:32

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Preaching for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Claire Erlenborn offers a reflection on making change in community: "So how do we make real change today? We do it in community. We listen to our elders, the Marys in our lives, who remind us of the gifts we have been bestowed by the Spirit and we continue to slowly chip away at the slow work of the kingdom, doing our part with our specific gifts from the Spirit to make earth just a bit more like heaven. " Claire Erlenborn (she/her) serves as the Campus Minister for Pastoral Care at Loyola University Chicago. Her work focuses on retreats for undergraduate students, grief support both individually and in groups, as well as advocacy for students on the margins. Prior to this role, Claire worked with survivors of sexual violence at Northeastern University, with young adults experiencing homelessness at Bridge Over Troubled Waters, and with high school students at Villanova Prep High School while volunteering with the Augustinian Volunteers. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/01192025 to learn more about Claire, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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January 12, 2025: "Holy Envy" with Julia Louise Morrow 8:23

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Preaching for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Julia Louise Morrow offers a reflection on living with "holy envy" that allows us to see the Spirit at work in unexpected ways: "Our baptismal calling challenges us to live out this holy envy. Peter’s words—“I see that God shows no partiality”—are as relevant today as they were then, challenging us to examine our assumptions and be open to the ways God is working beyond the borders we often impose. This doesn’t mean abandoning our own faith but recognizing that the Spirit can move in ways we might not expect." Julia Morrow is a writer based in San Diego, California. She holds a B.A. in philosophy and theology from Wheaton College and is completing dual master’s degrees in theology at the Franciscan School of Theology and in library and information science at San José State University. She researches how art enriches spiritual practice, particularly in its ability to illuminate theological truths for modern audiences. Visit https://catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/01122025 to learn more about Julia, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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January 5, 2024: "Pilgrims of Hope" with Elena Dini 8:02

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Preaching for the Feast of the Epiphany, Elena Dini offers a reflection on embodying faith, charity, and hope: "May we follow at the beginning of this Holy Year, this Jubilee, in which we are called to be pilgrims of hope, the example of these wise men, and all wise men and women of history, Christians and non-Christians, who made themselves pilgrims of hope listening to the voice of God and recognizing God’s action in their lives. " Elena Dini is Senior Program Manager of the John Paul II Center for Interreligious Dialogue. She holds degrees in Near and Middle Eastern Studies, Communications, Catholic Theology and Interfaith Dialogue and is a PhD candidate at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in the field of interreligious dialogue. Elena is a frequent contributor to L’Osservatore Romano, the Vatican newspaper, for articles related to Muslim-Catholic and Jewish-Catholic dialogue. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/01052025 to learn more about Elena, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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January 1, 2025: "Rooted in Right Relationship" with Marie Dennis 6:59

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Preaching for The World Day of Peace (also the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God), Marie Dennis offers a reflection on resetting and reimagining in this year of Jubilee: "Sabbath, Sabbatical and Jubilee are rooted in right relationships. Neither people nor the earth were to be exhausted or exploited. The Jubilee year offers a time for the land and the people to rest, for forgiveness of debts, the return of land to its original owners, and the release of slaves. It is an economic, cultural, environmental, and communal reset that occurs every 50 years, signifying a time to renew nonviolent ways and to re-establish proper relationships with God, with one another, and with creation." Marie Dennis is the senior program director of Pax Christi International’s Catholic Nonviolence Initiative. She was a member of the Pax Christi International board from 1999 to 2019 and co-president from 2007 to 2019. She is a Pax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace and was named a Pax Christi USA Teacher of Peace in 2022. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/01012025 to learn more about Marie, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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December 22, 2024: "Stubborn, Sustaining Hope" with Sarah Simmons, CSJ 8:01

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Preaching for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Sarah Simmons, CSJ offers a reflection on stubborn, sustaining hope: "Mary and Elizabeth’s meeting is the prophetic defiant joy that God is not only among these women, but within these women. They create a space beyond the boxes and are filled with wonder at the miracle of God, the miracle of their bodies that carry stubborn and sustaining hope. Their defiant hope is happening now, among us, within us, if only we are vulnerable and aware enough to notice it. For we are a people of the incarnation, we believe that Christ is within all of us, including you. How do you long to express it?" Sarah Simmons is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph and has lived in Chicago for five years. She currently spends her time as a student, chaplain and spiritual director. She is deeply passionate about embodied and creative practices that serve to co-create spaces of belonging and transformation. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/12222024 to learn more about Sarah, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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December 29, 2024: "On Mutuality" with Ellen Romer Niemiec 5:58

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Preaching for the Feast of the Holy Family. Ellen Romer Niemiec offers a reflection on mutuality: "In a time when it may seem safest to preserve ourselves as individuals and avoid the risk of vulnerability, may we heed God’s radical invitation to love one another deeply and courageously. May we choose to trust that when we act out of love for one another, that love will be shared in return and enkindle in us the desire to only love more deeply." Ellen Romer Niemiec currently serves in enrollment management at Catholic Theological Union, where she is also pursing a Doctor of Ministry. She has pastoral experience in retreats, international immersions, non-violence work in correctional facilities, program development, and spiritual direction. She has written prayers and other spiritual reflections for Wisdom’s Dwelling, Catholic Health Association, GIA publications, FemCatholic, and America Media. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/12292024 to learn more about Ellen, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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December 15, 2024: "Do Less and Allow God’s Joy to Find Us" with Kate Ward 6:24

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Preaching for the Third Sunday of Advent - Gaudete Sunday - Kate Ward offers a reflection on letting God's joy find us in the stillness: "Joy comes from resting in the presence of what is real: our God, our loved ones, the beauty of God’s creation. God help us to make do with less: less power, less wealth, less busy-ness and activity. On this Gaudete Sunday in Advent, lead us to the stillness where we find your joy." Kate Ward is Associate Professor of theological ethics at Marquette University, working in areas including economic ethics, virtue ethics, fundamental moral theology and Catholic social thought. She lives in Milwaukee with her family, where they are parishioners of Our Lady of Divine Providence in the Riverwest neighborhood. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/12152024 to learn more about Kate, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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December 12, 2024: "Among Vulnerable Communities" with Dermis de Jesús 7:45

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Preaching for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dermis de Jesús offers a reflection on Our Lady's message of accompaniment: "Our Lady of Guadalupe recognized the dignity of the people of México, the color of their skin, their language, chose them as messengers. Her message of accompaniment- “Am I not here; I who am your mother?”- resonates with us today as it resonated with St. Juan Diego, and propels us to be courageous in how we respond to God’s calling, in how we spread God’s word and God’s love." Dermis de Jesús worships and serves at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Philadelphia. She is active in various ministries, including lay leader of prayer, coordinating and directing the children’s choir, co-coordinating the Spanish language Mass, Eucharistic Minister and lector. She is a past recipient of the St. Vincent de Paul Award, nominated for exemplifying Vincentian values. A native of Puerto Rico, Dermis calls Philadelphia her second home, where she lives with her husband, Willhem, their children Sofía and Marcos, and their dog, Mario. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/12122024 to learn more about Dermis, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.…

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December 9, 2024: "Let our 'yes' mean yes and our 'no' mean no" with Jazmin Jimenez 7:19

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