Monthly Archives: October 2019

The Statue at the Synod and the Catholic Imagination

Posted on October 22, 2019 by gaudetetheology

Symbols and artwork are multivalent. How can any Catholic with a properly formed imagination look at a statue of a heavily pregnant woman in the context of a church, and not see Mary pregnant with Jesus? Is it because she … Continue reading →

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Social Justice and Sexual Diversity

Posted on October 11, 2019 by gaudetetheology

I’m writing this on National Coming Out Day in the United States. The metaphorical closet to which it refers is a potent symbol of vulnerable marginalization. This week, the Supreme Court heard arguments from plaintiffs who believe they have a … Continue reading →

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