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conscience and calling ethical reflections on catholic womens church vocations
this volume probes the meaning and ethical implications of the powerful symbol of vocation from the vantage of contemporary catholic women with particular attention to the experiences of women religious . intended as a follow up to liberating conscience feminist explorations in catholic moral theology the new book will benefit many readers including catholic leaders laity and religious as well as persons interested in christian ethics and american religious history more generally . the work treats twentieth century history and more recent developments including tensions between the vatican and progressive catholics the development of lay ministries and the movement to ordain women deacons priests and bishops .
hardcover continuum 2009 isbn13 9781441144522 isbn10 1441144528
abridged n isbn 13 9781441144522 number in series 1 number of pages 197 publisher bloomsbury usa academic release date 62135769600000