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Grace Emily Stark's avatar

I just have to say that as a fellow Catholic laywoman/nonacademic writer, these lines struck me deeply:

“I think we need Catholic women who aren’t academics, writing for popular audiences about these topics (and about the Faith in general). For some, it’s not always helpful to hear these teachings from a man (especially a celibate man). Some need to hear them from someone who they feel understands their struggles from the inside. I hope, in a small way, I’m meeting that need.”

I’m in my 30s now, but I was a 20-something college student when I first discovered you and your writing. It’s hard for me to overstate the impact you’ve had on my faith journey, and on my own career pursuits.

Your recent IVF substack post was a master class in writing the truth with courage, clarity, and charity—reminding me of what I need to continually strive for it my own work. Thank you for setting the bar so high, Emily, and for not letting anyone discourage you from doing so.

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Cate Broadbent's avatar

I love your writing, Emily, and am here for the long haul. I admire your fidelity to writing what you believe God is calling you to write, even if it means risking the loss of followers (and income).

I am so glad you spoke of the importance of discernment between husband and wife—not anyone outside the marriage. This is such an important and overlooked point. I guess we want easy answers. But how beautiful is the grace that the Sacrament of Marriage gives us to come together in prayer and help each other hear God’s voice!

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