Mothers of the Church Fathers, Part 4What have we learned and what can we learn from the mothers of the church fathers? We learn to listen to the silenced voices.
Listening to the Silenced Voices
When we listen to the silenced voices of the forgotten Church Mothers we lean back hearing a megaphone blaring, “Women are worthy!” Remember, this was nearly 2,000 years ago—not exactly an era perceived to be the height of the women’s movement. Yet again and again, the great Church Fathers consistently testified to their spiritual debt to the great Church Mothers.
When we listen to the silenced voices of the forgotten Church Mothers we lean over to hear a calm, quiet voice whispering, “Women are God-empowered.” We do not detect even a trace of arrogance or anger in these powerful women. In fact, it seems that they would blush at the word “powerful.” Rather, they would choose the word “empowered.” These Church Mothers saw themselves as God-called and God-empowered lights in the darkness. They reflected the light of hope coming from the Son of God as they journeyed gently yet confidently with other women and with men.
2 comments:
Hi Doc K,
I would like to ask you about the material in your books on Soul Care.
Would you consider discussing soul care being incorporated into an educational-type setting? I had some thoughts on a soul care practice that could be implemented in the health / wellness clinical setting. Any thoughts?
What is your vision for soul care, outside of what you write about in your book?
Tom Kasperek
952-270-8069
Tom, I'd love to talk to you about soul care in education and in the work place. Contact me at bob.kellemen@gmail.com and then we can arrange a time to chat by phone. I'd love to hear more about your vision for soul care. Bob
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