13. Sister Helena Burns: From Radical Feminist to Catholic Feminine Genius

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The Catholic Feminine Genius vs. Radical Feminism: An In-Depth Discussion with Sister Helena Raphael Burns, fsp

Join us on the Veil and Armour podcast for an enlightening conversation with Sister Helena Raphael Burns, a member of the Daughters of St. Paul, who is well-known for her media ministry. 

We are talking about the "F' word this week: Feminism!

In this episode, Sister Helena Burns fsp focuses on God's divine design for humanity, and discusses her journey from Radical Feminism to embracing the Feminine Genius. She deep dives into what Radical Feminism entails, its implications on society, and contrasts it with the Catholic Church's perspective of the Feminine Genius, coined by the late Great Saint John Paul II. Learn about her insights on Theology of the Body, the differences between men and women, and how these differences reflect God's creation. Sister Helena also shares personal stories, scientific facts, and theological insights that helped her debunk radical feminist views and to find peace in her feminine identity in Jesus Christ.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:22 Opening Prayer

01:49 Sister Helena's Background and Work

03:25 Defining Radical Feminism

03:41 Damage from Radical Feminism

4:04 What is feminism?

4:49 Radical Feminism

5:11 Our souls and bodies are gendered

6:02 Spiritual mothers and fathers

6:09 The fallacy of Radical Feminism

6:28 The brain: male vs. female

6:45 Transgendersim

07:02 Impact of Radical Feminism

8:18 Radical Feminism and Resentment

10:17 Women's power, authority and gifts

10:24 Getting out of Radical Feminism

10:52 Gender roles

11:48 Theology of the Body

12:18 Design of the Body

12:59 Personal Journey into Radical Feminism

13:04 Background in Radical Feminism

13:54 Are women oppressed?

15:04 Do radical feminists hate men?

15:26 Focus on self

15:45 "Women can have it all"

15:57 Social Media and its impact on women

16:48 The allure of Radical Feminism in Sr. Helena Burns' younger years

16:55 Cultural Influences and Media

17:19 Terrible message to women

16:55 Sr Helena Burns' causes

25:31 The Feminine Genius

27:22 Masculinity and Femininity

32:22 Understanding Gender and Biology

33:19 Philosophical Insights on Identity

35:29 Is there an ideal "masculine" and "feminine"?

36:56 The Feminine Genius According to John Paul II

37:42 Scientific Backing for Gender Differences

39:36 Men and Women: Different Yet Complementary

46:21 Transcendence and Immanence: Imaging God

48:03 The Beauty of Biological Differences

54:17 Celebrating the Unique Design of Men and Women

58:13 Conclusion 

To connect with Sr. Helena, please visit: http://www.hellburns.com
@SrHelenaBurns on X/Twitter and @SrHelenaBurnsfsp on YouTube

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