Building a Culture of Life by Embracing the Feminine Genius: A Message to Catholic Women in Health Care

Abstract

This article is written to encourage women working in various healthcare fields to understand their call and responsibility to help build a culture of life. By using their natural “feminine genius,” women are uniquely gifted to uphold the sacredness of sex and the dignity of human life in every clinical encounter.

Keywords

Feminine genius Culture of life Sexuality Contraception

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