Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
General Introduction
Introduction to Reading I by Sr. Paula Jean Miller, FSE
Reading I (November 7, 1979): Original Unity of Man and Woman
Reading 2 (November 14, 1979): Man Becomes the Image of God by Communion of Persons
Reading 3 (December 19, 1979): Fullness of Interpersonal Communication
Reading 4 (February 13, 1980): Original Innocence and Man's Historical State
Reading 5 (October 15, 1980): Gospel Values and Duties of the Human Heart
Introduction to Reading 6 by Diane and Dominic Aquila
Reading 6 (November 22, 1980): Familiaris Consortio (On the Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World)
Reading 7 (August 11, 1982): Reverence for Christ: The Basis of Relationship between Spouses
Reading 8 (December 15, 1982): The Redemptive and Spousal Dimensions of Love
Introduction to Reading 9 by Virginia Galloway
Reading 9 (March 25, 1987): Redemptoris Mater (Mother of the Redeemer)
Introduction to Reading 10 by Brooke Williams Deely
Reading 10 (August 15, 1988): Mulieris Dignitatem (On the Dignity and Vocation of Women)
Reading 11 (September 4, 1988) Discovery of a New Feminine Identity
Introduction to Reading 12 by Deborah Savage
Reading 12 (December 30, 1988): Christifideles Laici (The Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People)
Reading 13 (September 25, 1993): True Human Love Reflects the Divine
Reading 14 (March 18, 1994): Population Conference Draft Document Criticized
Reading 15 (May 22, 1994): Ordinatio Sacerdotalis (On Ordination to the Priesthood)
Reading 16 (January 1, 1995): Women: Teachers of Peace
Reading 17 (March 19, 1995): The Feminine Presence in the Family
Reading 18 (March 25, 1995): Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel Life)
Reading 19 (April 7, 1995) Letter to Priest for Holy Thursday 1995
Reading 20 (May 26, 1995): Papal Message on Women's Conference
Reading 21 (June 18, 1995): Culture Must Respect Femininity
Reading 22 (June 25, 1995): Culture of Equality Is Urgently Needed Today
Introduction to Reading 23 by Brooke Williams Deely and FR. Edward J. Baenziger, CSB
Reading 23 (June 29, 1995): Letter to Women
Reading 24 (July 9, 1995): Men and Women Must Live for the Other
Reading 25 (July 16, 1995): The Vocation to Motherhood
Reading 26 (July 23, 1995): Society and Church Need Genius of Woman
Reading 27 (July 30, 1995): Initial Education in Family Relies on "Feminine Genius"
Reading 28 (August 6, 1995): Culture Needs Women's Genius
Reading 29 (August 20, 1995): Equal Opportunity Still Urgently Needed
Reading 30 (August 27, 1995): Women Have Much to Offer in Political Life
Reading 31 (August 29, 1995): Addres to the Vatican Delegation to the Fourth World Conference to Women
Reading 32 (September 3, 1995): Enhance Women's Role in Church Life
Reading 33 (November 29, 1995): Mary Shows Us God's Respect for Women
Reading 34 (December 6, 1995): Mary Sheds Light on Role of Women
Reading 35 (January 24, 1996): The Media: Modern Forum for Promoting the Role of Women in Society
Reading 36 (January 24, 1996): Victory over Sin Comes through a Woman
Reading 37 (March 6, 1996): Motherhood Is God's Special Gift
Reading 38 (March 27, 1996): Woman's Indispensable Role in Salvation History
Reading 39 (April 10, 1996): The Ideal Woman Is a Precious Treasure
Reading 40 (December 7, 1996): Motherhood: Woman's Gift to Society
Reading 41 (January 8, 1997): Christ Calls Women to Share His Mission
Reading 42 (February 20, 1998): Address to the International Conference on Women's Health Issues
Reading 43 (November 24, 1999): The Fatherhood of God and the Dignity of Women
Proclamation of St. Therese of Lisieux as Doctor of the Church
Apostolic Letter
Appendix by Fr. Edward J. Baenziger, CSB: John Paul II: Women's Canonization and Beatification
Notes
Bibliography
Index of Names