September 3, 2024: "The Feast of Saint Phoebe" with Rose Lue

Catholic Women Preach

Preaching for the Feast of St. Phoebe, Rose Lue offers a reflection on the Holy Spirit's invitation to rethink women's participation Church leadership and ministry: "Knowing about Phoebe, the role she played in the early church, and Paul’s recognition of her, however, affirms my call and gives me hope! Hope that one day women like me who are answering the call to serve can also be recognized and be instituted as servant leaders. Hope that one day we may receive the sacramental grace the church offers." Rose Lue is a community organizer, justice advocate, and spiritual companion. An Advanced Lay Leader in the Diocese of San Jose, California, having completed 7 years of formation along with the candidates for permanent diaconate, Rose currently leads the mental health ministry at her parish and serves on the diocesan committee for Catholic Campaign for Human Development. She is also an immigrant from the Philippines, wife, mother to three, and an active long-time member of St. Simon Parish in Los Altos, California. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/09032024 to learn more about Rose, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.