Real Women | EP 03 - The Dignity of Womanhood l Monica Doumit
- S1E3
- 21:32
- April 18th 2023
“Women play a role that is unique and decisive” - St. John Paul II. He writes beautifully on the vocation and dignity of women and he invites us, women, to discover our own unique genius. He says cultures depend on women to promote a new feminism to understand what constitutes their own unique richness. So, what is “Feminine Genius”? Hosts, Karen Doyle and Von Hosking unpack the “genius of womanhood” with guest Monica Doumit.
Monica Doumit is the Director of Public Affairs and Engagement for the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, engaging in policy and communications for issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and religious freedom. She is an adjunct senior lecturer of law at the University of Notre Dame, Australia, and a regular columnist for the Catholic Weekly. She has worked in corporate law and holds degrees in law and medical science, a diploma in finance, and a master's in bioethics.
St. John Paul II's idea of complementarity - the idea that men and women are different and equal having unique roles - resonates with Monica. In a world where women are taught to behave like men to have success, St. John Paul II highlighted that women can lead in the way that women do, using all the gifts women have. This is true feminism: women as women in the church, in the home, and in the world.
Episode Breakdown:
03.07 - Background in the Faith
06.37 - Called to Serve as a Woman
07.54 - St. John Paul II’s Complementarity
10.00 - Quality of Receptivity
13.05 - Receive the Gift of Womanhood
15.05 - Theology of Womanhood
18.03 - Burning Questions
Bible References:
- Matthew 10:8 - “Freely you have received, freely give”
Discover how a modern-day Catholic woman can navigate the seasons of life with grace and purpose! Shalom World Podcasts, in association with The Genius Project and Sisterhood, bring you Real Women Season 4 with hosts, Karen Doyle and Von Hosking and guest, Monica Doumit.
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Do you struggle to forgive or overcome fear? Do you struggle to navigate the juggle of everyday life? Do you struggle with the demands of motherhood or to find your place in the world? Do you wonder what your unique gifts are and how you can activate those gifts in service and contribution?
Hosts, Karen Doyle and Von Hosking speak with various guests about real issues faced by the modern-day Catholic woman. Together they help Catholic women navigate the seasons of life with grace and purpose!
Shalom World Podcasts, in association with The Genius Project and Sisterhood, bring you a new season of Real Women.
Team Member of Sisterhood National Catholic Women's Movement
A Catholic wife and mother, creator, business owner, and wannabe minimalist. Von works part-time in a tech start-up managing the product development and launch of a purpose-built safe search engine for kids. She is passionate about encouraging women to own their space, use their gifts creatively, and pursue God fully and freely. Von has served on the Sisterhood team for the past 7 years and loves the opportunity to connect with Catholic women from all ages and backgrounds. She finds God in creative outlets and loves the flexibility and opportunity that is available in the online space.
Founder of The Genius Project: Resourcing Catholic Women for Growth
Co-Founder of Sisterhood National Catholic Women's Movement
A professionally trained Catholic life coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and author who founded The Genius Project, an initiative for Catholic women designed to support and resource them towards growth in all areas of life. She is also the host of The Genius Podcast and author of the Masterclass for Catholic Women. Karen is the Co-Founder of Sisterhood, Australia’s National Catholic Women’s Movement which hosts Australia’s Annual National Catholic Women’s Conference. She has a background in Counseling and Pastoral Care of women spanning 20 years.