In this episode, Sister Brenda engages in a conversation with Father Tom McQuaid, a great preacher, mentor and role model. They delve into the human experience through the lens of wisdom-sharing and faith. Father Tom shares his vocation story and reflects on the changes and challenges in the church over the years. He emphasizes the importance of serving the marginalized, learning from the poor and being bold and honest in expressing one's perspective. The podcast also addresses the sensitive issue of priest abuse and the institutional secrecy that has perpetuated it. Father Tom advocates for greater inclusion and leadership roles for women in the church and urges younger priests to see women as equal partners. The conversation concludes with Father Tom's guiding truth of living justly, loving tenderly, and walking humbly with God.
