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A Plausible Rationale for Confirmation of Children
Should Confirmation be made available to young children? I answer yes. Let’s take a stroll through a Thomistic presentation of the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation to find out why it may be…
Keep readingDiocesan Inspiration Daily
Friends, You probably know by now that I write a monthly reflection for Diocesan. I was on deck on March 7th. Here’s the link! I appreciate that Tami Urcia at Diocesan translates the…
Keep readingWhat does grace do to human nature?
At the end of A Brief Catechesis on Nature and Grace, Henri de Lubac quotes Ratzinger, “a Christianity which offers man something less than making him God is too modest” (172). This bold…
Keep readingUpcoming Event in the Diocese of Providence
I’m traveling up to New England to serve at the Diocese of Providence Convocation. The Convocation is March 16 at Bryant University. Information on registration and my talk is linked. Hope to see…
Keep readingWhat do the Sacraments Mean for the Rest of our Christian life?
Friends, having returned from an amazing opportunity to speak at the LA Religious Education Congress alongside some of my Notre Dame professors, I’m back to the work of studying and synthesizing theology. This…
Keep readingLA Religious Education Congress
I’m speaking this Sunday, 18 February at the LA Religious Education Congress. The theme of this year’s conference is “Be Loved.” Amid the noise and hast of life, this is a weekend to…
Keep readingDesacralized Culture – How did we get here and Can The World be Re-Sacralized in Modern Culture?
Friends, in my Catholic Sacraments class, we recently read Ratzinger’s “Theology of the Liturgy: The Sacramental Foundation of Christian Existence” and Louis Bouyer’s Cosmos. I love Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI). His writing always…
Keep readingWhat’s in An Invitation – My Recent Gospel Reflection with Diocesan
Friends, I contribute monthly to Diocesan’s “Inspiration Daily,” which is a daily email of Gospel reflections. This past week, my reflection was on Mark 6:53-56. It’s a short reading that contains a lot…
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Hello! I’m Elizabeth Tomlin. I’m a Catholic author and General Counsel for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. I have worked in women’s ministry for more than a decade. I love to write about all things faith-related – scripture, Church history, parish ministry, and more. I wrote Joyful Momentum: Growing… continue reading.
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Growing and Sustaining Vibrant Women’s Groups (A Catholic Handbook) Are you interested in connecting with other women who share your faith, interests, and everyday concerns? A vibrant, self-sustaining women’s ministry will help you achieve this goal, can take many forms, and is a key component of any vital parish, says Elizabeth Tomlin, who… continue reading
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I’m enthusiastic about the potential of speaking at your gathering. I work with groups — large or small — on a variety of topics including the Catholic faith, family, and life as a mom, daughter, wife, and Army spouse. Committed to Catholic teaching, I bring an upbeat style and inviting atmosphere to my talks and… Continue reading