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June 14, 2022

Women of the Bible I: Discover the women of the Old Testament whose lives were transformed by God

/ Consecrated Women, Podcast, Regnum Christi News

Women of the Bible is a two part series which begins with the study of 8 prominent women of the Old Testament whose lives were transformed by God. During each session we will delve into Old Testament scripture to get to know the women and their stories as seen through the lens of the ‘Feminine Genius’. This term, coined by St. Pope John Paul II highlights the feminine gifts of receptivity, generosity, sensitivity and motherhood, all of which become the framework from which the Bible study unfolds as we meet and get better acquainted with each of our 8 women. As we get to know the women’s stories, we will discover the feminine genius present in them through their greatness, imperfections, love for God and others. This course was prayerfully written to help participants connect more fully to their own feminine genius by relating to women of the past who embraced their faith and love of God. May you find courage, wisdom and passion to learn from these women and fully embrace the mission which God has in store for your life as His beloved, daughter.

To get the most from this series, purchase the Workbook.

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“Ask a Priest: Should We Hear More About the War and the Pope at Mass?”

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Q: I’m having concerns about the recent statements by Pope Francis regarding Putin’s assaults on Ukraine. Mass is an opportunity for us to be gathered in community, as “family” in our faith. I’m hoping that would be a discussion coming from our clergy toward laity while we are gathered at Mass. Shouldn’t we, the laity in the pews, be having conversations with our clergy to discuss this recent language of the Pope? – L.

Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC

A: Your concern about Ukraine and the Church’s response is admirable, though I’m not sure what specific comments of Pope Francis you are referring to.

The war in Ukraine and the Holy Father’s dealing with the issue in relation to the Russians is a very complex and delicate area.

Suffice it to say that homilies are not the best venue for bringing up these topics, except in a general way (such as asking for prayers for peace, etc.).

Experience has taught that bringing up geopolitics explicitly in the homily is a sure-fire way of angering or alienating people in the pews — Catholics see issues from very different perspectives.

Moreover, talking geopolitics would blur the real point of the Mass: It is the coming of Christ among us. The Mass as a whole, including the homily, is meant to unite us, nourish us with the Eucharist and the word of God, and keep our sights on spiritual ends.

It would be good to pray for peace and to give your parish priests the benefit of the doubt. For good reason they aren’t addressing the war and Russia and the Pope from the pulpit.

Feel free, of course, to bring up the discuss the topic with whomever you wish – but outside of Mass.

And let’s all pray for peace in Europe.

 

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Alex Kucera

Atlanta

Alex Kucera has lived in Atlanta, GA, for the last 46 years. He is one of 9 children, married to his wife Karmen, and has 3 girls, one grandson, and a granddaughter on the way. Alex joined Regnum Christi in 2007. Out of the gate, he joined the Helping Hands Medical Missions apostolate and is still participating today with the Ghana Friendship Mission.

In 2009, Alex was asked to be the Atlanta RC Renewal Coordinator for the Atlanta Locality to help the RC members with the RC renewal process. Alex became a Group Leader in 2012 for four of the Atlanta Men’s Section Teams and continues today. Running in parallel, in 2013, Alex became a Team Leader and shepherded a large team of good men.

Alex was honored to be the Atlanta Mission Coordinator between 2010 to 2022 (12 years), coordinating 5-8 Holy Week Mission teams across Georgia. He also created and coordinated missions at a parish in Athens, GA, for 9 years. Alex continues to coordinate Holy Week Missions, Advent Missions, and Monthly missions at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Cumming, GA.

From 2016 to 2022, Alex also served as the Men’s Section Assistant in Atlanta. He loved working with the Men’s Section Director, the Legionaries, Consecrated, and Women’s Section leadership teams.

Alex is exceptionally grateful to the Legionaries, Consecrated, and many RC members who he’s journeyed shoulder to shoulder, growing his relationship with Christ and others along the way. He knows that there is only one way, that’s Christ’s Way, with others!