The Paschal Candle has always captivated me. It calls to mind the Easter fire bursting into life, our procession into the darkened church with our candles burning, the brilliant light of the church aglow as we sing the Great Alleluia.
The desire to make manifest the work of women in the Church sparked our dream of bringing people together to celebrate and support women of the Church.
Several months ago, America published an engaging article on women’s leadership in the Catholic Church. The article title was gripping: “Who Am I to Lead?”