Imaging Women Ordained Catholic Priests

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Of Priests and Porcupines

6"x9"
256 pages
Paperback
ISBN: 978-1977219633
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Imagine a democratic Catholic Church run by parishioners. Molly Winters experienced that in Massachusetts. Since childhood, she wanted to be a priest and, in many ways, she functioned as one. She prepared for ordination but refused to be ordained until called by a worshiping community. A dilapidated building, a tornado, and a bishop who wanted priests back on their pedestals created such a possibility.

Molly observed one of her parishioners, Amanda Donato, ignored her problems, focusing on drinking. After rehab, Amanda is forced to join her pastor in driving around Lake Superior. Molly's priesthood had been threatened by nasty notes and stalkers. Leaving town, she didn’t escape these threats. Along the way, police assist as together the women face addiction, kidnapping, and car bombs; as well as beautiful foliage. As their journey winds down Amanda's brothers prepare a surprise.

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Seventy-Four Cents

6"x9"
390 pages
Paperback
ISBN: 978-0991380404
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Marty Meyer-Gad's memoir "Seventy-Four Cents" traces one woman’s call to the Catholic priesthood. As one of 100+ women ordained Catholic priests, Marty traces her unique path through early convent life and her subsequent career in church work throughout Detroit, Chicago, and Minnesota. Drawing from her experiences as a chaplain with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and in a hospital, Marty explores the convoluted state of healthcare reform. From using “chicken shit” and a pack of cigarettes as sermon hooks, teaching about contraceptives, an independent study of sex, and a rationale for Catholic Churches to pay property tax, Marty's memoir is bound to intrigue both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. The book is sprinkled with hope for the future of the Catholic Church through the vision of the Second Vatican Council. A variety of tough issues relevant to today's readers are discussed, including abortion, suicide, contraceptives, end of life, post-traumatic stress disorder, and clergy abuse.