I’m Exhausted and A New Podcast
Guys, I am physically and emotionally exhausted by the sadness hitting the newsfeeds right now. I really wanted to write a post about the Catholic View on Racism, but it will have to wait until next week.
It’s just too much right now.
But here’s a quote from one of my hero’s John Paul II that sums up it quite well:
“In the last decades…marked by the worrying resurgence of aggressive nationalism, ethnic violence and widespread phenomena of racial discrimination, human dignity has often been seriously threatened. Every upright conscience cannot but decisively condemn any racism, no matter in what heart or place it is found.“
John Paul II, 2001 Angelus
Personally, I feel my part to play in ending racism for today is to fast and to pray and to love the people around me and wait to see what else God is asking of me — so this week that’s what I’m doing.
We have no idea the power of prayer and fasting and to be an intercessor for the end to all hatred in our hearts and the hearts of others. Love is the only way out.
Of course, voting for men and women who will protect and defend the dignity of the human person is also essential, so let’s not forget our duty to stay involved with the political process as well.
In the meantime, here is a link to a conversation I had with Christine over on the Catholic Mama podcast on how to talk to your kids about the Theology of the Body.
Or you can access it via the usual way you listen to your favorite podcasts.
I really hope that it will help to give you the confidence you need to begin the conversation with your kids about the Theology of the Body, sex and a whole lot more.
We share some resources as well as good old fashioned mama wisdom to equip you to begin.
My biggest word of advice is don’t look at it as one talk (“THE TALK”) but rather a series of conversations that will happen organically over the years to prepare your kids to go out into this world and thrive — not just survive.
At the end of the day, that’s what we want, right? We want our kids to thrive! So I hope you like it.
Let me know what you think! Thanks again to Christine. I was super nervous going into it, but she made me feel right at home.
God bless, and remember, God is giving you everything you need to prepare your kids to go out into this world and do beautiful things with their lives.
And let us continue to fast and pray for an end to racism and hatred and for healing upon our land.
See you next week!
2 Comments
Anonymous
I am going to say something that will upset a few people – I am an equal opportunity offender.
My slogan is, “God matters.” It is fashionable to focus on “Black Lives Matter.” I agree that Black Lives Matter, but the Bible does not make skin color the foundation of the dignity and value of a person. The Bible says that “God matters” and that every person can only have one foundation for their dignity and value as a person. We all have God-given dignity and value. Therefore, “All Lives Matter” too.
This country began with the focus on our God-given inalienable rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. Black Lives Matter. I agree, but why? Because every person has God-given dignity and value as a person with rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. If God does not matter, then what happens? Then Black Lives Don’t Matter. And if the slogan, “All Lives Matter” is offensive to the Black Lives Matter movement, then that is because “God Does Not Matter” to those who are offended by the slogan, “All Lives Matter.”
Moira
Dear Anon,
This week’s post may address some of your thoughts. One quick thought, though, is that God has written upon each of our hearts the truth that all men, women and children have a God-given dignity, regardless of whether we acknowledge that God exists or not. We are all made in the Image and Likeness of God — and we can not totally stamp out that image, as hard as we may try. Part of being made in His image is having a heart that recognizes the value of the other person in front of us. I think we are living in a very reactionary time — with many people taking extreme positions to try to prove their point. My opinion is that if a black man or woman has had to deal with racism in their life — or any man or woman for that matter — that I would hope we would go out of our way to let them know we see them, we acknowledge their dignity and worth, and we love them. I would hope we would do our part to speak out against racism, in all it’s forms, and to bring the light and hope and love of Christ to that situation.
That doesn’t mean we have to line ourselves up with a particular movement — especially one which might support violence, anarchy and abortion as a solution to racism. None of those things will ever solve the problem. Our job is to love our neighbor, and I think there are many ways we can do that and stand against racism and work towards a society that recognizes the dignity and worth of every person, from womb to tomb.
Thank you for your comment and check this week’s post for more thoughts on the matter.