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

Send us Fan MailThe Catholic Feminine Genius vs. Radical Feminism: An In-Depth Discussion with Sister Helena Raphael Burns, fspJoin 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 Welcome00:22 Opening Prayer01:49 Sister Helena's Background and Work03:25 Defining Radical Feminism03:41 Damage from Radical Feminism4:04 What is feminism?4:49 Radical Feminism5:11 Our souls and bodies are gendered6:02 Spiritual mothers and fathers6:09 The fallacy of Radical Feminism6:28 The brain: male vs. female6:45 Transgendersim07:02 Impact of Radical Feminism8:18 Radical Feminism and Resentment10:17 Women's power, authority and gifts10:24 Getting out of Radical Feminism10:52 Gender roles11:48 Theology of the Body12:18 Design of the Body12:59 Personal Journey into Radical Feminism13:04 Background in Radical Feminism13:54 Are women oppressed?15:04 Do radical feminists hate men?15:26 Focus on self15:45 "Women can have it all"15:57 Social Media and its impact on women16:48 The allure of Radical Feminism in Sr. Helena Burns' younger years16:55 Cultural Influences and Media17:19 Terrible message to women16:55 Sr Helena Burns' causes25:31 The Feminine Genius27:22 Masculinity and Femininity32:22 Understanding Gender and Biology33:19 Philosophical Insights on Identity35:29 Is there an ideal "masculine" and "feminine"?36:56 The Feminine Genius According to John Paul II37:42 Scientific Backing for Gender Differences39:36 Men and Women: Different Yet Complementary46:21 Transcendence and Immanence: Imaging God48:03 The Beauty of Biological Differences54:17 Celebrating the Unique Design of Men and Women58:13 Conclusion To connect with Sr. Helena, please visit: http://www.hellburns.com@SrHelenaBurns on X/Twitter and @SrHelenaBurnsfsp on YouTubeConnect with Sheila:- Instagram- X / Twitter- Websitehttps://veilandarmour.comPlease subscribe to our show! [email protected] you like our podcast apostolate, please like, share, subscribe, comment and give us a review. We would love to hear from you! You can also send us a text message on FanMail via Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout.Support the showTo reach Veil + Armour, please visit:https://veilandarmour.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@veilandarmourhttps://www.x.com/@sheilanonatohttps://www.sheilanonato.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/@veilandarmourWhat resonated with you the most about this episode? Feel free to email us and let us know!Email: [email protected] our podcast helped you in some way, or could help someone else, kindly share our podcast with a friend!