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Veiled Woman: Chapter 2 - A Woman’s Proper Sphere
The Nature of Man and Woman, Woman, Treatise, Spirituality, Catholicism Elizabeth Russell The Nature of Man and Woman, Woman, Treatise, Spirituality, Catholicism Elizabeth Russell

Veiled Woman: Chapter 2 - A Woman’s Proper Sphere

Many women are called to exercise their gifts outside, or in addition to, the family sphere, and when properly practiced, this call does not negate the gift of love a woman is called to bestow upon others. For, while woman is not called to ignore or deny her gifts (unless a specific situation arises in which something greater is demanded of her sacrificially), yet she is encouraged to put those gifts to the service of those she loves.

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Introduction to Veiled Woman in the World
Catholicism, The Nature of Man and Woman, Treatise, Spirituality, Woman Elizabeth Russell Catholicism, The Nature of Man and Woman, Treatise, Spirituality, Woman Elizabeth Russell

Introduction to Veiled Woman in the World

How can we reconcile an authoritative Catherine of Sienna with the obedient fiat of Mother Mary? Judith, from the Old Testament, represents woman as strong, commanding, and unyielding, but the woman of Proverbs 31 represents woman as humble, caring, and merciful. It is on account of these seemingly incompatible images that the nature of woman presents a paradox to the world. How are we to understand woman’s relation to reality, and the role that she plays therein, and where can we find a key to unlock this great mystery?

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Table of Contents to “A Paradox: Veiled Woman in the World”
Woman, The Nature of Man and Woman, Catholicism, Spirituality, Treatise Elizabeth Russell Woman, The Nature of Man and Woman, Catholicism, Spirituality, Treatise Elizabeth Russell

Table of Contents to “A Paradox: Veiled Woman in the World”

The ultimate goal of this thesis is to lead the reader to a more complete understanding of who woman is, why she is such, and how we are to embrace her unique nature, which is so universally misunderstood. It is not a question that offers a ready answer, but one that, when answered, opens multiple horizons for women’s fulfillment, and invites us to continue searching it out, in all its nuances, within our personal lives.

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How Men Can Write About Only Men, but Women Write of Both
Literature Elizabeth Russell Literature Elizabeth Russell

How Men Can Write About Only Men, but Women Write of Both

There are many, many books in existence with no female characters, or else merely a passing mention of a mother, or sister. It’s actually a little astonishing how many exist.

And I don’t mean astonishing from a politically correct point of view. It’s not my intention to make a war of the sexes out of this observation, but merely to poke into it, and see what I can turn up. I think it’s a fascinating question - why can so many books exist with only men, and none without them?

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Medicine Series: Introduction
Medicine, Spirituality Elizabeth Russell Medicine, Spirituality Elizabeth Russell

Medicine Series: Introduction

believe in supplementing with vitamins and minerals, in drinking healthier water, in avoiding chemicals, gluten, soy, and processed foods. They say it because they believe in organic farming, sustainable living, and fewer electronic devices.

So do I.

These things are self-evident. With a glance around our world, we can and do see how we have poisoned those very things that ought to bring us life.

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