Category Archives: Catholic Church

Sr. Mary Ann Walsh: A Humble Way of Mercy

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Barbara Bailey

Sr. Mary Ann Walsh: A Humble Way of Mercy.

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We’re Feeling Left Out

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Barbara Bailey

Thank you to my friend Jean for sending me this article from the New York Times — “Women See Themselves as Left Out Amid Talk of Change in Catholic Church.”   Here’s the link — The article mentions that Pope … Continue reading →

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Religious leaders gather for the eradication of modern slavery

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Barbara Bailey

This is an excerpt from the Vatican News Service: Vatican City, 2 December 2014 – For the first time in history, the leaders of the world’s major religions gathered together in the Vatican this morning with the aim of eliminating … Continue reading →

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The Synod, and a Suggestion

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Barbara Bailey

The synod of bishops wrapped up a couple of weeks ago.  To be honest, I didn’t follow much of it.  There are a lot of things I like about the Catholic Church, but the hierarchy’s obsession with sexual matters and … Continue reading →

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Communion

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Barbara Bailey

This is a true story about something that happened to a friend of mine.  Her name is Annie. Annie is not a Catholic, but she recently attended Mass in a Catholic church.  When it was time for Communion, Annie approached … Continue reading →

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Finding our voice

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Barbara Bailey

I’d like to invite you to a conversation.  I’m hosting an online conversation here, a virtual meeting of Christian women where we can talk about our church.  I hope you’ll join in.  (The word “church” will be open to two … Continue reading →

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The Priest’s Lament?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Barbara Bailey

               I liked her better                Quiet.                It was safer then –                When I … Continue reading →

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Re-Imagining Mary

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Barbara Bailey

One thing that really stands out in the Catholic Church is our devotion to Mary.  I love being part of a church that recognizes the beautiful soul of a woman.  I wouldn’t have it any other way.   But at the … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Barbara Bailey

I grew up in a small town.  The population was around 800 when I was a girl.   The nearest city was nearly 40 miles away. Church activities were a big part of our lives.  My friends and I were in … Continue reading →

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The Conversation We Need To Have

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Barbara Bailey

This post is especially for Catholic women — We often talk about the need for change in our church.  We hope others will make the changes and we feel frustrated when they don’t. I think it’s time for a new … Continue reading →

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