September 14, 2025: "Lifted Up to Heal" with Sara Ann Conneely
Preaching for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, Sara Ann Conneely invites us to look beyond suffering and punishment to see God’s love revealed in Christ, who transforms pain into hope and new life: "If we focus on the punishment, on the pain, on the poison, we might miss the miracle that is happening. When we read these two stories together, we become more aware of the sacrifice made by God to bring us into God’s vision for salvation."Sara Ann Conneely is a passionate minister, educator, and spiritual guide dedicated to facilitating and supporting community building. After ten years in education, Sara recently became the Associate Director of The Well Spirituality Center outside of Chicago, Illinois. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/09142025 to learn more about Sara, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.
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September 7, 2025: "Discipleship and the Common Good in the Season of Creation" with Annapatrice Johnson
Preaching for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - and the first Sunday in the Season of Creation - Annapatrice Johnson invites us to consider how discipleship—and our relationship with all of God’s creation—can reorder our lives and change everything: " Throughout the Gospels, Jesus points us to prioritize relationships: understanding the other helps us see the impacts of our society’s brokenness, and then invites us to make choices that heal and transform. All hope is not lost."Anna Johnson is the North America Director for the Laudato Si Movement, collaborating with and mobilizing passionate and talented Catholics across the continent for personal and systemic ecological transformation. Prior to joining LSM, she worked for over a decade in Catholic Social Teaching and global solidarity curriculum design and leadership training, particularly with youth and young adults. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/09072025 to learn more about Anna, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.
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September 3, 2025: "The Holy Spirit Cannot Be Stopped" with Sarah Probst Miller
Preaching for the Feast of Saint Phoebe, Sarah Probst Miller, DVM offers a reflection on the unstoppable movement of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in our church: "There are St. Phoebe’s today... called to speak, called to walk, called to be present. St. Phoebes all around us with Charisms. . . Charism seen, Charisms expressed, Charisms yet to be seen yet to be heard. We . . . we are here."Dr. Sarah Probst Miller is a spiritual director, preacher, and leader whose diverse experiences—as veterinarian, creative director, musician, and mother—ground her ministry in compassion and creativity. She serves as Co-chair of the Women in the Church Working Group with the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests, a leader with Discerning Deacons, and a member of the inaugural PROCLAIM cohort equipping lay women to minister the Word.Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/09032025 to learn more about Sarah, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.
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August 31, 2025: "Humility that Uplifts" with Amy Hoegen
Preaching for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Amy Hoegen offers a reflection on lifting up others: "As we go forth this week, there will be daily opportunities to respond to the needs of others. Some of those needs will be global and feel overwhelming. Some will be more practical and routine. In all those moments, let humility be the gift that uplifts, the gift that encourages us and gives us the strength to elevate others and raise up the dignity, story and the gift of every human being. "Amy Hoegen (she/her) has over 25 years of experience as a Catholic lay minister. She currently serves as a Campus Minister at the University of Scranton, a Jesuit University in Pennsylvania. She received a B.S. in Psychology from Misericordia University and a M.A. in Pastoral Ministry from Boston College. Her areas of passion and expertise include women’s spirituality, Ignatian spirituality, adult faith formation and spiritual direction. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/08312025 to learn more about Amy, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.
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August 24, 2025: "Disciplined by God" with Julia Walsh, FSPA
Preaching for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA offers a reflection God's discipline: "God is bigger than our limited understanding. God’s discipline reveals relationship, intimacy. Our God is close to us, knowing and holding our suffering. "Julia Walsh is a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration who ministers as a vocation minister and writer. She earned a BA in History and Education from Loras College (Dubuque, IA) and an MA in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union (Chicago, Illinois). Julia hosts "Messy Jesus Business" podcast and is the author of two books including "For Love of the Broken Body: A Spiritual Memoir."Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/08242025 to learn more about Sr. Julia, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.
Catholic Women Preach offers the theologically informed perspectives of Catholic women on the Sunday readings readings and on some feast days. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org to view preaching videos, to read preaching texts, and to learn more about the preachers.
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