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I didn't know what to expect when Kathleen sent me this book. I know some things about the Catholic Church but not a whole lot. Many of us, Catholics or Protestants, hear and read things good and bad about the leaders of the smallest church to the highest deity. Unfortunately, too much of what we have heard over the past few years has put those few priests that actually disavow their regulations and cause much of the negative talk, in the spotlight. We all know that those are few but the author does tell of leaders and their behavior, habits, how they live, and how much good or bad can occur in their chosen profession.
The women of the Catholic Church are allowed to do only certain things but they can't participate in any mass of any type. Their main function is to assist in preparation for mass but no actual official participation. Nuns are generally used in their own buildings to teach, do chores in the church, and almost everything except church service participation. Where there are unmarried women, as are all nuns, and unmarried men, such as priests, there is bound to be some abnormal behavior, at least abnormal to the Catholic Church. Yes, there are lesbians and homosexuals in that group. When nuns take their vows, as well as priests, there is a celibacy they must agree to but as time goes on, all do not keep that part of their vows.
Kathleen Henry writes a mixture of life in the Catholic Church told from four women starting in 1910. She does move around in telling the story, some of which is at times confusing. The story line is there mixed with humor along with the lives of women, nuns, and priests as they follow their religious faith for the most part through their lives. I think most will get some enjoyment and learning while reading this book. A Catholic will probably enjoy it the most but others, like myself, will gain from "Critical Mass" also.
I would like to add some thoughts of my own regarding this subject, thoughts none of you may agree with but these thoughts have been running through my mind for several years. Most of us know that organized religion as we know it today is losing followers at a very fast rate. The Catholic Church itself has had to merge several churches into one in many areas. I have never been able to understand why Catholic priests can't marry and still serve their church. Such a feature should and would draw more into priesthood and by having a married priest/pastor, their knowledge of advising and mentoring a married couple would increase many fold. Another subject of concern is the inability of women to become priests and become leaders in their church, also with the approval to marry. Excuse me Kathleen for adding my thoughts to your book review.
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