Comments on: Teresa of Avila and Jesuit Astronauts http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/ Catholic Sisters and Nuns in Today's World Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:24:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Jen http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2051 Jen Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:36:53 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2051 Okay, I definitely need to get that book... Okay, I definitely need to get that book…

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2050 Sister Julie Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:19:11 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2050 <em>The Sparrow</em> was most definitely an exploration in gender roles, though that wasn't the main theme of the book. I kind of liked how the author brought it to the fore a few times but mainly through more subtle, pervasive ways such as trhough the presence of strong characters -- female <em>and</em> male. The Sparrow was most definitely an exploration in gender roles, though that wasn’t the main theme of the book. I kind of liked how the author brought it to the fore a few times but mainly through more subtle, pervasive ways such as trhough the presence of strong characters — female and male.

]]> By: Jen http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2052 Jen Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:58:47 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2052 He's mentioned to have been Pope, which puts it not even in the realm of plausible alternate universe, and squarely into fantasy. ;) Right now i'm only on the 5th chapter of the first book, and I'm a bit more bothered by the gender roles in it, although I've been told to keep reading because the author definitely doesn't agree with his characters' ideas. :) I'd like to get the first book done by the time the movie (Golden Compass) comes out, so I don't spoil anything. He’s mentioned to have been Pope, which puts it not even in the realm of plausible alternate universe, and squarely into fantasy. ;) Right now i’m only on the 5th chapter of the first book, and I’m a bit more bothered by the gender roles in it, although I’ve been told to keep reading because the author definitely doesn’t agree with his characters’ ideas. :) I’d like to get the first book done by the time the movie (Golden Compass) comes out, so I don’t spoil anything.

]]> By: Just Curious http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2049 Just Curious Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:02:47 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2049 As I said, I'm not much of a sci-fi fan, so maybe someone who is could pipe in about the whether or not they liked the sequel. I'd skip it and read Life of Pi or The Secret Life of Bees instead. Thanks for your entry on Novitiate. It is nice to hear from someone who has gone through those parts of discernment recently. As I said, I’m not much of a sci-fi fan, so maybe someone who is could pipe in about the whether or not they liked the sequel. I’d skip it and read Life of Pi or The Secret Life of Bees instead.

Thanks for your entry on Novitiate. It is nice to hear from someone who has gone through those parts of discernment recently.

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2054 Sister Julie Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:59:56 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2054 Just Curious ... I just finished the book and saw that there was a sequel. Disappointing, you say? Should I even consider it? The Sparrow was pretty thrilling I must say, a definite page turner for me. I'd almost rather end on that note than continue the story if it is not as good. We'll see ... Cathy, yes, there are many ways to approach a mystery. I had never quite thought of what it would be like to have read mystery novels and then to approach the mysteries of the Rosary. Fascinating! Deerose ... I'll be in touch. Email should be on my About Me page. I'll double check. Jen ... I never heard ofthe Dark Materials trilogy. It does sound rather intriguing --- is John Calvin really pope?? Just Curious … I just finished the book and saw that there was a sequel. Disappointing, you say? Should I even consider it? The Sparrow was pretty thrilling I must say, a definite page turner for me. I’d almost rather end on that note than continue the story if it is not as good. We’ll see …

Cathy, yes, there are many ways to approach a mystery. I had never quite thought of what it would be like to have read mystery novels and then to approach the mysteries of the Rosary. Fascinating!

Deerose … I’ll be in touch. Email should be on my About Me page. I’ll double check.

Jen … I never heard ofthe Dark Materials trilogy. It does sound rather intriguing — is John Calvin really pope??

]]> By: Jen http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2053 Jen Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:57:51 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2053 Oooooh. Did you mention science fiction and Jesuits? :) I think I need to read that... Me: I'm reading the Dark Materials trilogy. I heard Bill Donohue ranting about it, so I decided to check it out. So far I think its ideas on gender and gender role are more problematic than religion. (Then again it's so alternate universe, I don't see how it could plausibly be confused for our Church. I mean, John Calvin as pope? Come on...) Oooooh. Did you mention science fiction and Jesuits? :) I think I need to read that…

Me: I’m reading the Dark Materials trilogy. I heard Bill Donohue ranting about it, so I decided to check it out. So far I think its ideas on gender and gender role are more problematic than religion. (Then again it’s so alternate universe, I don’t see how it could plausibly be confused for our Church. I mean, John Calvin as pope? Come on…)

]]> By: deerose http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2061 deerose Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:49:23 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2061 Sr. Julie: This is off topic but I don't have your e-mail address anymore and didn't know where to post it. Firstly, I'd like to congratulate your sisters on winning the environmental award from the EPA for the design of your motherhouse. Hopefully others will follow suit. Secondly, I wrote a message on your "Ask Sister" section, about a week ago. I asked a few questions. I wasn't sure whether you didn't see it or if you just didn't know how to respond. Hopefully you'll have some insight for me. If not, that's fine too. Peace, deerose Sr. Julie:

This is off topic but I don’t have your e-mail address anymore and didn’t know where to post it.

Firstly, I’d like to congratulate your sisters on winning the environmental award from the EPA for the design of your motherhouse. Hopefully others will follow suit.

Secondly, I wrote a message on your “Ask Sister” section, about a week ago. I asked a few questions. I wasn’t sure whether you didn’t see it or if you just didn’t know how to respond. Hopefully you’ll have some insight for me. If not, that’s fine too.

Peace,

deerose

]]> By: Br. Dominic-Michael OHS http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2063 Br. Dominic-Michael OHS Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:40:54 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2063 ch.3 ch.3

]]> By: Br. Dominic-Michael OHS http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2062 Br. Dominic-Michael OHS Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:32:44 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2062 Sr. Julie, As a convert from Protestantism I find it simply refreshing overall. The fact that they have actually thought about who and what they are, their mission, goal, purpose, means, and end, and the impact they are to have on the world. It is like a breath of oxygen, a blaze of sunshine, a cool breeze... But in particular I like the section in which the relationship between bishop and priest and their respective roles are articulated and expanded. The description pretty much brought tears to my eyes as I was reading. (I can't recall the section #). It sets a high bar... Sr. Julie,
As a convert from Protestantism I find it simply refreshing overall. The fact that they have actually thought about who and what they are, their mission, goal, purpose, means, and end, and the impact they are to have on the world. It is like a breath of oxygen, a blaze of sunshine, a cool breeze…
But in particular I like the section in which the relationship between bishop and priest and their respective roles are articulated and expanded. The description pretty much brought tears to my eyes as I was reading. (I can’t recall the section #).
It sets a high bar…

]]> By: Cathy Keller http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2055 Cathy Keller Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:42:41 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2055 Just finished On the Street Where You Live by Mary Higgins Clark, and started reading G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown Mysteries. It's a good way to spend a lunch hour. At home I am nearly finished with Hail, Holy Queen by Scott Hahn. Since I really like reading mysteries I have found there are many ways to approach a "mystery". Will need to get The Sparrow. Thanks! Just finished On the Street Where You Live by Mary Higgins Clark, and started reading G.K. Chesterton’s Father Brown Mysteries. It’s a good way to spend a lunch hour. At home I am nearly finished with Hail, Holy Queen by Scott Hahn. Since I really like reading mysteries I have found there are many ways to approach a “mystery”. Will need to get The Sparrow. Thanks!

]]> By: Just Curious http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2060 Just Curious Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:29:28 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2060 I'm not a sci-fi fan, but I really liked "The Sparrow." There are great points to begin discussions about ethics, missionary activity, multiculturalism, and peace. "Children of God," the sequel, was quite disappointing. Right now I'm reading "Mountains Beyond Mountains" and "Jesus Today: A Spirituality of Radical Freedom." I’m not a sci-fi fan, but I really liked “The Sparrow.” There are great points to begin discussions about ethics, missionary activity, multiculturalism, and peace. “Children of God,” the sequel, was quite disappointing.

Right now I’m reading “Mountains Beyond Mountains” and “Jesus Today: A Spirituality of Radical Freedom.”

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2059 Sister Julie Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:39:11 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2059 Tom, I had to look up the last book you mentioned! I don't have cable so I miss out on some good stuff. I just found it on Netflix so I'll check out season one. I love reading ecclectically -- and I like authors like Joyce Carol Oates who can write compellingly across genres. Elizabeth, when I feel that way I turn to Madeleine L'Engle, one of my all time favorite fiction authors. I read all of her young adult books and regularly re-read <em>A Wrinkle in Time</em>. Love <em>Lumen Gentium</em>, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church. What are some of the highlights for you? I recently re-read <em>Nostra Aetate</em>, the Declaration of the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions. Tom, I had to look up the last book you mentioned! I don’t have cable so I miss out on some good stuff. I just found it on Netflix so I’ll check out season one. I love reading ecclectically — and I like authors like Joyce Carol Oates who can write compellingly across genres.

Elizabeth, when I feel that way I turn to Madeleine L’Engle, one of my all time favorite fiction authors. I read all of her young adult books and regularly re-read A Wrinkle in Time.

Love Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church. What are some of the highlights for you? I recently re-read Nostra Aetate, the Declaration of the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions.

]]> By: Br. Dominic-Michael OHS http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2058 Br. Dominic-Michael OHS Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:05:39 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2058 Lumen Gentium Lumen Gentium

]]> By: RedheadedCyclone http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2057 RedheadedCyclone Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:51:27 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2057 Well, I am down with a cold and can't think really clearly,.. I always turn to Laura Ingalls Wilder when I need to occupy my head (boredom is just one of the wonderful side-effects of colds), Her spirit and her family's steady optimism gives me heart. I know that it is Juvenile and fictionalized for parts of it, but she is still one of my mentors and a hero of mine. Other than that I am reading the sides of medicine boxes... Well, I am down with a cold and can’t think really clearly,.. I always turn to Laura Ingalls Wilder when I need to occupy my head (boredom is just one of the wonderful side-effects of colds), Her spirit and her family’s steady optimism gives me heart. I know that it is Juvenile and fictionalized for parts of it, but she is still one of my mentors and a hero of mine.

Other than that I am reading the sides of medicine boxes…

]]> By: Tom Cloutier, SFO http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2056 Tom Cloutier, SFO Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:03:01 +0000 http://anunslife.org/2007/10/19/teresa-of-avila-and-jesuit-astronauts/#comment-2056 As usual, I am reading 4-5 things at once. They are as follows: Light in the Darkness, the story of the friendship between St Francis and St Clare, The Heart of A Saint: 10 Ways to Grow Closer to God, The Real Mary, how evangelicals can took at Mary in a more open way, and to top it all off, You Can Run, But You Can't Hide, the autobiography of Dog The Bounty Hunter! If nothing else, by reading material is eclectic As usual, I am reading 4-5 things at once. They are as follows: Light in the Darkness, the story of the friendship between St Francis and St Clare, The Heart of A Saint: 10 Ways to Grow Closer to God, The Real Mary, how evangelicals can took at Mary in a more open way, and to top it all off, You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide, the autobiography of Dog The Bounty Hunter! If nothing else, by reading material is eclectic

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