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Women of Spirit

Inspiring Foremothers: Leading Change

The medieval mystics, according to historians, constituted, ‘the greatest intrusion of women in church history.” Long before the women’s liberation movements, inspired by social commitments, spiritual philosophies and theologies, our foremothers founded organizations, hospitals, schools, social services and movements that radically changed the lives of many. According to Mary T. Malone, “Circumstances are now right for another such intrusion.” This series aims to draw on the courage and commitment of our foremothers, to inspire the present, and forge the future. Each evening will comprise a full presentation, followed by discussion groups and a period of reflection/ meditation.   

Eva Gore Booth

The sister of Constance Markievicz, Eva Gore Booth worked with prostitutes and flower sellers, and educated the early British suffragists. She also wrote a brilliant 323 page reflection on St. John’s Gospel. Monday, Feb. 28^th

Presented by Mary Condren, Director of the Institute for Feminism and Religion. Series Coordinator Continue reading →

The medieval mystics, according to male historians, constituted, ‘the greatest intrusion of women in church history.” Long before the women’s liberation movements, inspired by social commitments, spiritual philosophies and theologies, our foremothers founded organizations, hospitals, schools, social services and movements that radically changed the lives of many. According to Mary T. Malone, “Circumstances are now right for another such intrusion.” This series aims to draw on the courage and commitment of our foremothers, to inspire the present, and forge the future.

Each evening will comprise a full presentation, followed by discussion groups and a period of reflection/ meditation. Continue reading →