Women Priests and Deaconesses in Church History
The text argues equality of sexes in scripture but questions if equality implies identical roles. It reviews Phoebe as deaconess in Romans and a potential reference in First Timothy, noting uncertainty about a deaconess order. Ida Gorres states consecration as deaconess did not equal priestly ordination, and that traditional practice ordained men only to priesthood.
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St. Paul
Phoebe
Cenchreae
Paul
Ida Friederika Gorres
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Mirrors and Faith: Reflections on Identity and Women in Church
A reflective piece contrasts personal self-image with divine view, urging Bible study to know God. It then surveys Catholic teaching on women in holy orders, noting Magisterium authority, clerical service over rights, and pastoral prudence amid historic precedents like double monasteries. The 1972 study is referenced.
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God
God the Father
God the Son
Jesus
Holy Spirit
Church
Teresa of Avila
Family unity through God as spiritual Father
Curran argues that disunity arises when God is absent from homes and that true peace and purpose come from sharing brotherhood under one Father. He warns that without this spiritual Father the family circle remains incomplete, causing lifelong pain and a search for reconciliation.
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God
NC News Service
Ruth Study Guide Snapshot from Scripture Search Answers
Answers list names and places from Ruth and related verse references. Key figures include Elimelech Naomi Ruth Orpah Boaz Mahlon Chilion Obed Jesse David and Jesus. Locations include Bethlehem and Moab while themes contrast with Galatians fruit of the spirit love joy peace patience kindness generosity faith mildness chastity.
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Elimelech
Judah
Mahlon
Chilion
Moabite
Ruth
Orpah
Naomi
Bethlehem
Boaz
Glean
Sandal
Wife
Obed
Jesse
David
Jesus
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God’s Book
Miriam
Deborah
St. Radegund
Potiers
Virginia Powell
Urselim Ilech
EOCNO
Ineay
Dmah
Ana
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