Veil + Armour Episode - Ep. 20. A Catholic view of the Gender Debate with Sister Helena Burns

Join Sister Helena Burns, fsp, and Sheila Nonato on Veil and Armour as they explore a profound question: Can understanding God's divine design and the Christian perspective shed light upon the ongoing Gender Debate? Sister Helena brings remarkable insights from the late Pope Benedict’s reflections on the modern rebellion against the Creator, and the vital role of the body in today’s contentious discussions. During this week of Canadian Thanksgiving, we're filled with gratitude for our global listeners, both past and present. We invite women and mothers to join our private Facebook group for a community of shared faith, prayer and growth. Veil + Armour on Facebook
Our conversation takes a philosophical and biological turn as we examine gender, identity, and the body through the lens of ancient Greek philosophers and the late St. John Paul II's philosophy. We consider the friction between embracing our biological nature and the contemporary gender identity challenges and transgender ideology. Sister Helena explores the consequences of resisting our innate nature and reflects upon the personalistic norm, setting the groundwork for a richer understanding of the theology of the body.
We also explore how Radical Feminism has influenced beliefs and the importance of critical thinking in reassessing these deeply embedded views. Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children's identity and Christian faith by modeling positive and diverse role models, from historical figures to religious icons. With Sister Helena's guidance, we discuss encouraging religious vocations for daughters, highlighting the inspiring lives of nuns, and providing practical advice for parents navigating media literacy and moral values in a world filled with challenging influences. She also gives movie recommendations that show nuns in their authentic vocation prayer and spiritual motherhood.
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[@thecatholicsobrietycoach]

Thank you SO much for this incredible interview ❤

[@VeilandArmour]

Thank you for your kind comments, and for watching, Christie! God bless! 🙏💝

[@jolantadzialecka5054]

Thank yousisterHelena I am a mother of an adult already daughter
Thank youvery much for your talk😍🥰

[@VeilandArmour]

I'm happy to hear you found her talk very useful! She has a breadth of knowledge about the theology of the body, You can find out more on her website: hellburns.ca and she also writes for The Catholic Register newspaper in Toronto (www.catholicregister.org
Thank you and God bless!

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And Happy Advent!

[@IzabelaCiesinska]

PRICELESS conversation. Saved into my favorites. Sister Helena should be running a school!

[@VeilandArmour]

She taught Theology of the Body at Sacred Heart College in Peterborough! She has a wealth of knowledge about Catholic doctrine and theology that she can share with mothers, who can pass it along to their children

[@VeilandArmour]

You are right! I can see her running a school!