Three Female Saints and Mystics Who Guide Me to Freedom
I’ve always been drawn to stories of powerful women, especially the ones who do not appear powerful at first. It gives me hope that I…
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Why Does the Bible Seem So Mean Towards Women?
The Bible, like any written document, betrays the cultural context of the authors. In the case of the Bible, we are dealing with not one…
Photos: Vespers with the Pope
Pope Francis arrived in New York City yesterday afternoon, and Busted Halo was on hand to welcome the pontiff to the city we call home!…
#457 Wait — I thought priests already could forgive the sin of abortion?!
Pope Francis is back in the news with an announcement that has a lot of people asking questions about the Catholic Church forgiving the sin…
Why Does Jesus Address Mary as “Woman?”
In the Second Chapter of John’s Gospel we read about the Wedding Feast at Cana. Mary approaches Jesus and asks him to do something about…
When a Man Marries Should He Love His Wife More Than His Mother?
Q: In spiritual law, men leave their mothers for their wife, when they marry. But if a man chooses to love and cherish the mother…
War FOR Women: Postcards from the Frontlines
In 2011, Feng Jianmei had clothes wrapped around her head as government officials abducted her from her home. She and her husband Deng Jiyuan were…
#340-What is the tradition behind women covering their heads in church?
What is the tradition behind women covering their heads in church? recorded LIVE on location at the NCCYM (National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry) in…
The Women in Jesus’ Family Tree
A defining Gospel passage during Advent is the genealogy text from Matthew’s Gospel (1:1-17). At first glance, these verses simply appear to be a collection…
Things that Make You Go “Hmmmm”
A round-up of oddly compelling bits of news: Us heathen college professors aren’t as devoid of faith as some might think: According to a new…
