Episode 2: Laying the Foundation
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Episode 2: Laying the Foundation
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This second episode lays the foundation of this study. It first contextualizes this inquiry as a continuation of the 2000-year long Catholic intellectual tradition. Next, it considers the theology of the incarnation as a basis for understanding what vocation is and why it is important. Lastly, it sets up the question about vocation that we are asking God to answer, exploring how to frame the question and why this matters. By the end of this episode, we will have a shared understanding of vocation and a clear question to bring before God for guidance.
CHAPTERS [00:00] Welcome [02:48] Episode Overview [04:06] Catholic intellectual tradition [10:40] Opening prayer [12:04] Theology of the incarnation [16:03] Understanding vocation [22:45] Determining the question [28:07] Conclusion RESOURCES Catholic intellectual tradition
Incarnation and Vocation
RESEARCH DATA Below are some links that describe the results of reputable studies. Much more research needs to be done in Africa, India, Indonesia, and Eastern Europe.
Lack of unity in the universal Church There are many articles pointing to the lack of agreement on whether women should be ordained as priests. The topic came up on the floor at both the 2023 and 2024 October assemblies of the Synod on Synodality, and in Synod reports published by local Churches and the universal Church. It is impossible to know how many vowed religious and ordained support ordaining women as priests because they are not free to speak openly and face the threat of discipline. Here are several hints in the media.
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