October 8, 2023: "A Part of the Resurrection Story" with Carmen Ramos

Catholic Women Preach

Preaching for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Carmen Ramos offers a reflection on lifting up the sense of the faithful: "Jesus the Cornerstone says, 'Come, stand on me; let's build something new from what happened to you. Let's build something new out of your experience. You are part of the greater story, my story, called The Resurrection Story.' You have been given the gift of dignity; you have a purpose in this world. Do you acknowledge it? You are baptized; you have a stake in this Church. Will you claim it? Were you rejected for speaking the truth? You are an heir to the Kingdom. Will you build it?" Carmen Ramos is a first-generation Mexican-American raised in central California. Currently, she works for the Office of Diaconate Formation for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Carmen graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles with an M.A. in Pastoral Theology and a focus on spiritual direction. Carmen is passionate about promoting the flourishing of all women and is committed to seeking new synodal pathways that enhance the active presence of women in the Church. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/10082023 to learn more about Carmen, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching for Catholic women.