by Ann Burns | Oct 11, 2023 | Femininity
When we think of poise, we might think of some elusive woman who just has it all together no matter what. But in truth, we all have our seasons of abundance and seasons of want. Poise isn’t some elusive “it” factor, but the interior disposition that enables us to...
by Ann Burns | Jun 5, 2023 | Relationships
We all remember the scene from When Harry Met Sally (1989): Sally finds out that her long-term boyfriend not only moved quickly, but got engaged to a woman in his office. Sally’s left sobbing as she recalls her belief that Joe had no desire for marriage, and hence,...
by Ann Burns | Apr 19, 2023 | Community, Coordinators
Recently, I heard someone say that “our limitations are what make us human.” And not only is that a profound message, but it’s such a timely message considering our culture is drunk on the poisonous belief that there are no limits. We seem to view limitations as...
by Ann Burns | Jan 30, 2023 | Femininity
This February, The Feminine Project is warding off winter gloom by leaning into the warmth of our God-given femininity. We are hosting a Fabulously Feminine challenge! What are the rules? Every Wednesday and Friday you must ditch the sweats, leggings, and any sloppy...
by Ann Burns | Jan 9, 2023 | Femininity
“Femininity doesn’t look a particular way” is one of the many problematic sayings that has crept into the Christian sphere. Intended to uphold femininity, it more often than not sabotages the very thing it means to safeguard. Why is that? When we...
by Ann Burns | Jan 3, 2023 | Faith, Femininity
Virtue cannot be genuinely gained if it’s only around when convenient. Or as Alasdair MacIntyre states: “Without constancy, all other virtues to some degree lose their point” (After Virtue, 242). I am revisiting the pages of Jane Austen’s...
by Ann Burns | Oct 14, 2022 | Femininity, Motherhood
The idea of self-care is increasingly more and more popular. We constantly see social media content of women taking the time to wash their face, relax with a glass of wine, or get some much needed sunshine. #selfcare Yet, when we examine the notion, it seems to be...
by Ann Burns | Sep 13, 2022 | Femininity
“You’re beautiful.” How often do we hear these words and find solace? And how many times do we hear these words, roll our eyes, and say “sure” as we stare down at all our bodily imperfections? “God, if humans are the peak of creations, how...
by Rachel M. Kujawa | Aug 22, 2022 | Femininity, Literature
What does it mean to be a woman? The question has taken on a new urgency in recent years, but it is by no means a new problem. The debate over the essence of women and their equality to men has raged since time immemorial – the only thing innovative about the...
by Ann Burns | May 16, 2022 | Femininity, Fertility, Motherhood, Uncategorized
“I have placed you in the care of my holy Mother, as a deposit in trust, so that she may fashion you according to my pattern.”-Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alocoque Yesterday, at our parish, was the May crowning. The little girls, clad in their white gowns and veils...
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