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Joan Chittister, OSB
If they really mean it, it’s about time
| From Where I Stand by Joan Chittister, OSB | February 16, 2009 |
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Vol. 6, No. 15 |
A lot of things went through my mind last week when I read the first formal announcement of the Vatican visitation of U.S. communities of women religious. Some of it was surprise. Most of all, I could hardly bear the delight of it. .We were finally going to get what we deserved.
… ContinueGod, women and stealing
| From Where I Stand by Joan Chittister, OSB | February 3, 2009 |
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Vol. 6, No. 14 |
Editor's Note: Sr. Chittister has been on a sabbatical from her Web column to finish another writing project. But we received this column and a note today that said: "I'm back online." Welcome back Joan.
"Stealing is a sin," we teach to our children and preach to our converts and enshrine on the tablets of Ten Commandments we display in our public institutions. But don't worry, we don't really mean it. We don't believe it. We don't practice it; we don't argue for it and we don't protect it. In fact, use enough legislation and enough god-talk and, in certain well defined arenas, it can be absolutely virtuous to steal. Ask any woman.
… ContinueIn-between is a dangerous place to be
| From Where I Stand by Joan Chittister, OSB | December 15, 2008 |
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Vol. 6, No. 13 |
Maryknoll priest Roy Bourgeois is under threat of excommunication for giving a homily at the unauthorized priestly ordination of a woman sponsored by the group Roman Catholic Womenpriests. The question, especially for those who know this priest to be a justice-loving, selfless prophet of peace, is how Fr. Roy’s “case” will be handled by the Vatican. No doubt about it: The situation is an important one -- both for him and for the church who will judge him.
It is important for Fr. Bourgeois because it involves the possible fracturing of the commitment of a lifetime.
A man who has given his life for the Gospel, been one of the church’s most public witnesses for human rights, stood for the best in the human condition and modeled the highest standards of the priesthood should certainly not end his life a victim of the conscience that has stirred the conscience of a nation.
But the way this situation is handled is at least as important to the church as it ever will be to Roy Bourgeois.
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About Ecclesia of Women in Asia
Mission Statement
Ecclesia of Women in Asia is committed to the formation of inclusive and just ecclesial communities and societies by theologizing from Asian women's perspectives and recognizing Asian Catholic women as equal partners in the life of the Church.
The Ecclesia of Women in Asia aims to:
Gather the voices of Asian Catholic women theologians and make these heard;
Give visibility to the contribution of Asian women in shaping and transforming the Church and world;
Express the desire of women to be respected as fully responsible ecclesial partners and leaders in the life of the Church;
Recognize and actualize woman as image of God; and
Endeavor to build communities that are inclusive, equitable, sustainable and just at local, regional and global levels,
Objectives
EWA encourages and assists Catholic women in Asia to engage in research, reflection and writing towards doing theology that:
a. Is inculturates and contextualized in Asian realities;
b. Builds on the spiritual experience and praxis of the socially excluded;
c. Promotes mutuality and the integrity of creation;
d. Dialogues with other disciplines, Christian denominations and faiths.
Programs and Activities
In furtherance of its Mission and Visiion, EWA:
- organizes conferences that encourage the writing of original and creative theological papers for publication;
- fosters communication and discussion among Catholic women theologians through a cyberspace group and a website;
- dialogues with feminist, grassroots, or theological movements and women from other faiths;
- conducts such other programs and activities as shall help in the attainment of our vision.
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Ass'n of Major Religious Superiors' Statement on the Massacre in Maguindanao
Started by Ecclesia of Women in Asia in Village 1 day ago.
Ladies in the political limelight (Article about my running for Mayor)
Started by Andrea Si in Activities and Newsletters of EWA Members Nov 21.
Support Our Sisters in the US
Started by Ecclesia of Women WebCoordinator in General Discussion Nov 15.
Say No - Unite to End Violence Against Women
Started by Ecclesia of Women in Asia in General Discussion Nov 9.
Vatican Investigation of US Sisters 1 Reply
Started by Ecclesia of Women WebCoordinator in General Discussion. Last reply by Ecclesia of Women WebCoordinator Nov 9.
Call for Papers- Special issue of Wagadu, Journal of Transnational and Women's Studies
Started by Ecclesia of Women WebCoordinator in Bulletin Board Nov 3.
Approved Constitution and Bye-laws of EWA
Started by Ecclesia of Women WebCoordinator in Bulletin Board Nov 3.
Call for Articles for "In God's Image" theological journal
Started by Ecclesia of Women WebCoordinator in Bulletin Board Oct 29.
Asia/Oceania Meeting of Women Religious in Bangkok
Started by Virginia Saldanha in Activities and Newsletters of EWA Members Oct 15.
SYNTHESIS of EWA IV by Astrid Lobo-Gajiwala 2 Replies
Started by Ecclesia of Women WebCoordinator in EWA 4, Practicing Peace: Towards a Feminist Theology of Liberation. Last reply by Ecclesia of Women WebCoordinator Nov 9.
Entries Sought for International Encyclopedia of Infanticide.
Started by Ecclesia of Women WebCoordinator in General Discussion Sep 29.
A Letter from Judette Gallares,rc, EWA Coordinator 1 Reply
Started by Sr. Judette Gallares, rc in General Discussion. Last reply by Sophie Lizares-Bodegon Sep 14.
EWA – 27 p.m. 2nd Session: PEACE AND PRAXIS - Notes by Judette Gallares
Started by Ecclesia of Women in Asia in EWA 4, Practicing Peace: Towards a Feminist Theology of Liberation Sep 12.
Message from Sharon Bong, EWA Coordinator, 2006-2009
Started by Ecclesia of Women in Asia in EWA 4, Practicing Peace: Towards a Feminist Theology of Liberation Sep 11.
Essay on Religion and Integral Human Development
Started by Luis Gutierrez in General Discussion Sep 10.
Letters from Participants and Friends on EWA 4 1 Reply
Started by Ecclesia of Women in Asia in EWA 4, Practicing Peace: Towards a Feminist Theology of Liberation. Last reply by Pushpa Joseph Sep 14.
EWA IV Held In Hua Hin Thailand - a Report
Started by Ecclesia of Women WebCoordinator in EWA 4, Practicing Peace: Towards a Feminist Theology of Liberation Sep 7.
Links to the Home Pages of Ecclesia of Women's Conferences
Started by Ecclesia of Women in Asia in EWA Conferences Sep 2.
Theology & Integral Human Development 1 Reply
Started by Luis Gutierrez in Study. Last reply by Priscilla D. Valmonte Aug 21.
SIGNS IN THE SKIES (Thirty-second in the Series)
Started by Benita (Betty) A. de la Torre in Signs in the Skies Aug 13.
Blog Posts
Story on the National Catholic Reporter web site mentioning Ecclesia of Women in Asia
http://ncronline.org/news/women-religious/asian-women-religious-caught-between-ideals-realities
Posted by Tom Fox on November 4, 2009 at 12:36am
Virtual parish in the Philippines
www.cathnewsasia.com/index.php?s=Virtual+Parish%2C+Philippines
Alternately goodle Cathnewsasia.com and when you get to the page. Do a search for Virtual Parish, Philippines.
Posted by Ecclesia of Women WebCoordinator on October 13, 2009 at 1:31pm
South Asian Motherin - Call for Chapters for Edited Volume
CALL FOR CHAPTERS FOR EDITED VOLUME
Deadline for Abstracts: November 1, 2009
Demeter Press is seeking submissions for an edited collection by Jasjit Kaur
Sangha to be published in 2011.
This edited collection seeks to unravel the complexity of South Asian
mothering
by initiating dialogue on what it means to be a South Asian mother. How do
embedded cultural values influence South Asian mothering practices? How does
non-conformity to South Asian norms and customs affect Sou… Continue
Posted by Ecclesia of Women WebCoordinator on September 30, 2009 at 11:45pm
Update on Sri Lanka
c/o Dr. Theodor Rathgeber, slanka@gmx.net
Sri Lanka: Review of latest facts in terms of human rights
Introduction
Why do we present such a review at that stage? The military victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has given the government of Sri Lanka unprecedented political power to shape the country’s future. However, we see many indications which raise serious concerns about the credibility of the government’s recon… Continue
Posted by Sophie Lizares-Bodegon on September 25, 2009 at 7:56pm
The Qur'an and Domestic Violence
As part of an online course with Catherine of Siena Virtual College, I have read an essay on the Qur'an and Domestic Violence by Christian missioner Nicole Ravelo-Hoërson, who works with abused women in South Africa. Here is the letter I sent her. Your comments are more than welcome!
John
Dear Nicole Ravelo-Hoërson,
Warm greetings from a fellow Christian missioner working in Indonesia.
I am following an online course on “Violence against Women” with the C… Continue
Posted by John Prior on August 14, 2009 at 9:56am — 4 Comments
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