January 20, 2025

Episode 48: Receptivity

38 minutes

Welcome to Season 2 of Hope for Right Now: A Walking with Purpose Podcast. This week Lisa and Laura kick off the new year with a brand new four-part series: Feminine Genius. Saint John Paul II coined the phrase “feminine genius” in his open letter titled, Mulieris Dignitatem (On the Dignity and Vocation of Women). In it he writes:

“The Church gives thanks for all the manifestations of the feminine ‘genius’ which have appeared in the course of history, in the midst of all peoples and nations; she gives thanks for all the charisms which the Holy Spirit distributes to women in the history of the People of God, for all the victories which she owes to their faith, hope and charity: she gives thanks for all the fruits of feminine holiness.”

There are four components in the feminine genius: receptivity, sensitivity, generosity, and maternity. Each week, through the writings of Saint Edith Stein, personal stories, and the Word of God, Lisa and Laura will unpack one of these components. This week, it’s all about receptivity!

So ladies, are you ready to unleash your feminine genius? Grab your Bible and let’s go!

Open your Heart to our key quote.

Saint Edith Stein: The world doesn’t need what women have, it needs what women are.

Open your Bible to Scriptures referenced in this episode.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection.

How can you be more receptive to others around you? Maybe it’s putting your phone away and looking your people in the eyes? Maybe it’s striking up a conversation in the pharmacy line? Maybe it's waiting up for someone to come home or inviting someone into your home? This week, choose one way you will intentionally be receptive to those around you.

Show mentions.

Pope John Paul II, Mulieris Dignitatem

William Golding, The Lord of the Flies

Carrie Gress and Noelle Mering, Theology of the Home

Billy Joel, Piano Man, “You’re My Home”

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