in memory of Fr. William Brennan, S.J. 1920- 2014. A prophet for social justice and equality, including women’s ordination. One of the most prized dishes in Chinese cuisine is called “The Monk Jumped Over the Wall.” It takes its name…
Dawn Morais
Communications Consultant/ Instructor/ Blogger/ Issue Advocate • Born in Kerala. Raised in Malaysia. Living in Hawaii.
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The Nuns Jumped Over the Wall
Tagged with: Dianna Mae Ortiz, Donna Quinn, Hour Children, Jeannine Grammick, Jo Piazza, Joan Dawber, Lloyd Blankfein, Madonna Buder, Maureen Fiedler, Megan Rice, Nora Nash, School Sisters of Notre Dame, Sr. Simone Campbell, TASSC, Tesa Fitzgerald
Posted in Business and Justice, Equality and Faith, I BLOG, Justice, US Bishops, US Nuns
Posted in Business and Justice, Equality and Faith, I BLOG, Justice, US Bishops, US Nuns
A Pope from Hawaii? Bring on the mischief.
South America, Argentina, Hispanics and a soccer team, have claimed him as their own. Maybe, one suggested, God is an Argentine? Perhaps we can make the case that Pope Francis is really from Hawaii. Wasn’t that the spirit of aloha…
Tagged with: Dirty War, Habemus Papam, Hubris, Iraq, Network, Paul Ryan, Pope Francis, Sr. Simone Campbell, St. Francis of Assisi
Posted in Equality and Faith, I BLOG, LGBT Families, Ordination, St. Francis of Assisi, Uncategorized, US Bishops, Vatican
Posted in Equality and Faith, I BLOG, LGBT Families, Ordination, St. Francis of Assisi, Uncategorized, US Bishops, Vatican
To evangelize, recognize
The Bishops are concerned about the need to step up the evangelizing. They wonder why Catholics appear to be falling away in greater numbers than ever from the institutional church. Maybe it’s a wardrobe issue? It’s hard to stand with…
Tagged with: Evangelism, Excommunication, Fr. Roy Bourgeois, Sr. Simone Campbell
Posted in Catholic Politicians, I BLOG, Nuns, Uncategorized, US Bishops
Posted in Catholic Politicians, I BLOG, Nuns, Uncategorized, US Bishops
2nd Presidential Debate: How Will Viewers Do?
“The Word of God is simple, and seeks out as its companion a heart that listens.” Cardinal Carlo Martini The TV talk shows are filled with chatter about how the two presidential candidates will do in tomorrow’s debate. More to…
Tagged with: Ann Romney, Aquinas, Ayn Rand, Cardinal Carlo Martini, Joe Biden, Network Lobby, Paul Ryan, Sr. Simone Campbell, US Bishops
Posted in Catholic Politicians, Catholic Social Doctrine, I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Pro-Life, Uncategorized
Posted in Catholic Politicians, Catholic Social Doctrine, I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Pro-Life, Uncategorized
Recognizing “Intrinsically Evil Practices”
Earlier this year, Pope Benedict XVI spoke to US Bishops about the need for an “engaged, articulate and well-formed Catholic laity endowed with a strong critical sense” to counter any effort to draw Catholic individuals and institutions into “intrinsically evil…
SISTERS, YOU ROCK!
Send a note of thanks to the sisters as they gather in St. Louis to discern the way forward. And tell a friend to do the same. Letters need to be postmarked by August 1 to St. Louis – A…
Defining “Marvelous”
They are buried in one line under “Vowed Religious” on the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Even the deacons get a whole paragraph before the sisters. (Because they are men?) In these times, when nuns are…
Tagged with: Catholic Charities, Mitt Romney, Nuns on the Bus, Obama, Ryan Budget, Sr. Simone Campbell, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Posted in Freedom of Religion, Healthcare, I BLOG, Justice, Nuns, Uncategorized, US Bishops, Vatican
Posted in Freedom of Religion, Healthcare, I BLOG, Justice, Nuns, Uncategorized, US Bishops, Vatican
Nuns on the Bus
The bishops say these feminists Are “straying” far from the fold. “We’re for life. All of life,” Say the sisters, doing as Jesus told. Nuns on the Bus steer To life and love, not power. They have no fear. Just…
Tagged with: Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Network, Paul Ryan, Pennsylvania, Ryan Budget, Sr. Simone Campbell, Virginia, Wisconsin
Posted in Freedom of Religion, I BLOG, Justice, Nuns, Politics and Religion, Pro-Life, Uncategorized, US Bishops
Posted in Freedom of Religion, I BLOG, Justice, Nuns, Politics and Religion, Pro-Life, Uncategorized, US Bishops
Dawn Morais 