I love this so much, Patty! If you are feel like making the trip to South Bend, Indiana, I bet you would love the Church of Loretto at Saint Mary’s College. I have seen the sisters preach the homily at weekday masses.
As a former monk who once got in trouble for letting a woman read the Epistle at Vespers (scandalous, I know), this cracked something open in me. That Gospel moment with Sr. Mary Anne? That’s not a glitch in the system—it’s a holy leak. And the Spirit has a habit of dripping through every crack we pretend doesn’t exist.
Phoebe delivered the Word to Rome. Today, her daughters are picking up where she left off—gently, fiercely, and in full voice. You’re not just witnessing it, Patty. You’re part of the uprising.
“What comes from the Holy Spirit cannot be stopped.”
I belong to the group Australian Catholics Exploring the Diaconate started by Sr Elizabeth Young, a Mercy congregation sister. She writes a weekly post on https://liturgyonthemargins.org/Liturgy on the Margins – Australian Diaconal Ministry, Present and Future
I am new to Substack and appreciating your posts. My son will be going to Grand Valley in the fall. Thankful for the suggestion of a mass to attend when visiting. I also sent you a direct message via Substack and FB. Thanks again!
I love this so much, Patty! If you are feel like making the trip to South Bend, Indiana, I bet you would love the Church of Loretto at Saint Mary’s College. I have seen the sisters preach the homily at weekday masses.
Oohh I love this!! Thanks for sharing and the invitation, Emma. I would definitely take you up on it sometime🤗
Yes!! I’m not living in Indiana at the moment but if I’m there again it would be so cool to meet you irl too ❤️
As a former monk who once got in trouble for letting a woman read the Epistle at Vespers (scandalous, I know), this cracked something open in me. That Gospel moment with Sr. Mary Anne? That’s not a glitch in the system—it’s a holy leak. And the Spirit has a habit of dripping through every crack we pretend doesn’t exist.
Phoebe delivered the Word to Rome. Today, her daughters are picking up where she left off—gently, fiercely, and in full voice. You’re not just witnessing it, Patty. You’re part of the uprising.
“What comes from the Holy Spirit cannot be stopped.”
Exactly.
And sometimes She sounds like a nun with a mic.
–Virgin Monk Boy
A holy leak…I love that!! What a beautiful and hopeful image.👏🏻❤️
I belong to the group Australian Catholics Exploring the Diaconate started by Sr Elizabeth Young, a Mercy congregation sister. She writes a weekly post on https://liturgyonthemargins.org/Liturgy on the Margins – Australian Diaconal Ministry, Present and Future
Thanks for sharing the link! I’ll go check it out.🤗
I am new to Substack and appreciating your posts. My son will be going to Grand Valley in the fall. Thankful for the suggestion of a mass to attend when visiting. I also sent you a direct message via Substack and FB. Thanks again!
Aww thanks so much, Sarah! If you need the address when visiting let me know. Would be happy to share with you🤗☺️