The flesh of Lawrence for a space,
He calmly from his gridiron made
This terse proposal to the judge:“Pray turn my body, on one side Already broiled sufficiently, And see how well your Vulcan’s fire Has wrought its cruel punishment.”
~From a poem by Prudentius On the martyrdom of St. Lawrence
For Reflection:
Martyrdom comes in many ways. Sometimes it requires the shedding of our blood, sometimes not. Where am I feeling the consuming heat of martyrdom in my life right now? In what specific way can I accept this suffering with joy and strength as exemplified by St. Lawrence?
Sexuality and Authority in the Catholic
Church
Monica Miller PB 286 pgs
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Feminist theology believes that the hierarchical structure of Catholicism and its sacramental system are bastions of all-male power that inherently discriminate against women. The theological task before the Church must demonstrate the covenantal dimension of authority and how women, without the status of ordained office, possess a true authority that is effective of salvation.
