Monthly Archives: June 2016

Feminist St. Agatha Wants You!

Posted on June 19, 2016 by

St. Agatha is one of those virgin saints from the early church that tends to be overlooked by many feminist-minded Catholics. Her story, like those of many other women saints, has been told through the male gaze by male hagriographers. … Continue reading →

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Art, Co-Redemption, and Kenosis: Reading the Vierge Ouvrante

Posted on June 2, 2016 by

An intricate piece of devotional art at the Walters Art Museum captured my imagination this last weekend. This particular piece is carved from ivory, and is an example of a type of medieval art known as a Vierge Ouvrante, or … Continue reading →

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