Christians are called to preach the Word of God to the ends of the earth. The course
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and to reflect on the Word of God. Choose and study theology course modules at
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Jesus as Youth negotiated adolescence with grace and dignity. His example forms a
blueprint for youth who wish to make steady decisions for a holy future. It is not
easy being dedicated to the ways of God. There are many who laugh or place
obstacles in the way. Yet God’s Grace abounds, and the example of Christ leaps
from the pages of the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Born poor, Jesus did not turn to theft. Helpless as small dependent, Jesus loved and
obeyed. Refugee, Jesus did not rebel or hate. Returned exile, Jesus did not resent or
disrespect. Under jurisdiction of parents, Jesus listened to wise counsel. Worshipper,
Jesus prayed. Torah student, Jesus studied. Apprentice, Jesus learned and worked.
Living in poverty, Jesus did not hurt, resort to violence, envy or kill. May we follow
His luminous example.
May the words on the pages of this course handbook prove a signpost towards God
through your witness. Please feel free to use and share this course gratis for any worthy purpose.
Catherine N Whittle DD
22nd July 2023, Feast of St Mary Magdalene
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Dr Whittle gathered Marian poems stemming from the first millennium to the end of the nineteenth century during research. She used “A ring-Decorated Maiden” from the quill of Cynewulf as the Marian poem to represent the genre of Marian poetry as it appeared in the first millennium AD.
A number of mediaeval English lyrics in praise of Mary are included in this volume. One or two examples from the pen of more generally known later poets such as Robert Southwell, John Donne, Gerard Manley Hopkins and Patrick Kavanagh have likewise been incorporated.
Overall, however, the vast majority of the poems included in this collection were composed by often anonymous American nun-poets, mainly during the second quarter of the twentieth century. Further examples of their Marian poetry as well as that of many others may be found in the files of the Marian Library at Dayton Ohio.
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MS SOPHIA GALVIN IS A DETRANSITIONER WHO DESCRIBES THE FIVE THINGS SHE WISHED SHE KNEW BEFORE TRANSITION. Ms Galvin speaks from her own experience, with the intention to help others better understand the realities of the transition process. [1]
Ms Galvin expresses the following on her youtube page:
"If you are a female in the detransitioning process, or currently questioning your gender identity or transition, please know we are here to support you! Please visit our "Detransitioners" page here:
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No matter where you find yourself in life right now, please remember God loves you and has a plan for your life. There is nothing you have done that Jesus cannot forgive, we encourage you to seek Him out today." [1]
Potential side effects of testosterone for females
The use of testosterone medication for females can cause side effects such as:
1. Increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease and stroke
- Increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease and stroke (according to Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard Medical School) [2] One study found that the risk of breast cancer was nearly 2.5 times greater in postmenopausal women who took hormone pills combining estrogen and testosterone than in those who didn't take the medications [2]
2. Blood thickening
- Cleveland Clinic explains that Testosterone is associated with blood thickening, which can put you at risk of a high red blood cell count. This may lead to a stroke or a heart attack, especially if your dosage is too high [3]
3. Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes [3]. Cleveland Clinic describes Type 2 diabetes as a condition in which your body's cells can't properly take up glucose (sugar) from the foods you eat. If left untreated, Type 2 diabetes can cause health problems such as heart disease, kidney disease and stroke. [5]
4. Sleep apnea
- sleep apnea [3] (Mayo Clinic defines sleep apnea as a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts) [4]
5. Liver problems
- liver problems [2]. According to UChicago Medicine, high doses of testosterone or estrogen may damage the liver. [7]
6. Slight drop in HDL cholesterol
- slight drop in HDL (good) cholesterol [2]
7. Headaches and migraines
- headaches, including migraines [3]
8. Clitoral discomfort
- clitoral discomfort [3]
9. Weight gain
-weight gain in your stomach area [3]
10. Hair thinning or male pattern baldness
- hair thinning or male pattern baldness [3]
11. Acne
- acne [3]
12. Vaginal atrophy
- vaginal atrophy [3]. Mayo Clinic describes vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) as thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls when your body has less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy makes intimate relations painful, and leads to distressing urinary symptoms. [6]
13. Possible lowered libido
- possible lowered sexual desire [13, on page 447]
14. Voice changes
- voice changes [13, on page 447]
Potential side effects of estrogen for males
Mayo Clinic describes the complications of feminizing hormone therapy as blood clots in a deep vein or in the lungs; heart problems; high level of triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood; high levels of potassium in the blood, high levels of the hormone prolactin in the blood, nipple discharge, weight gain, infertility, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke. [8]
The use of estrogen medication for males can cause side effects such as:
1. Blood clots
- Complications of the use of estrogen medication for males may include blood clots in a deep vein (this is deep vein thrombosis) [8]
2. Embolism - blood clots in the lungs
-blood clots in the lungs (this is pulmonary embolism). [8] American Heart Association informs that pulmonary embolism is the third-leading cause of cardiovascular death [9]
3. Heart problems
- heart problems may occur [8]
4. High triglycerides levels
- high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood [8]. High triglycerides may contribute to hardening of the arteries or thickening of the artery walls, a condition known as arteriosclerosis - which increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart disease [10].
5. Pancreatitis
- High triglycerides can also cause acute inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) [10]. Complications of acute pancreatitis - if it is very severe - can cause death, according to Cleveland Clinic [11]
6. Hyperkalemia
- a further complication of estrogen medications for males may lead to the complication of high levels of potassium in the blood [8]. Too much potassium in your blood can cause serious heart problems, according to National Kidney Foundation [12]
7. High levels of prolactin hormone
- another complication of estrogen medications for males may be high levels of the hormone prolactin in the blood [8]
8. Increased breast cancer risk
- Evidence suggests that males who take estrogen as feminizing hormone treatment may have an increased risk of breast cancer when compared to cisgender men [8]
9. Nipple discharge
- a further complication of estrogen medications for males may be nipple discharge [8]
10. Weight gain
- the use of estrogen medications for males may cause weight gain [8]
11. Infertility
- Infertility may result [8] Infertility is the inability to have children
12. High blood pressure
- High blood pressure may be a complication [8]
13. Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes may be a complication [8]
14. Stroke
- Stroke may be a complication [8]
15. Lowered libido
- possible lowered sexual desire [13, on page 447]
16. Voice changes
- voice changes [13, on page 447]
Further potential side-effects from estrogen:
Painful hips
- hips hurt [13, on page 448]
Potential link between androgen hormone treatment and reproductive tract cancer
- the Endocrine Society warns doctors to consider a potential link between androgen hormone treatment and reproductive tract cancer [13, on page 449]
13.7 times rate of blood clots
- Vin Tangpricha. an endocrinologist at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, published a paper in 2018 which showed that transgender women had about 13.7 times the rate of blood clots as cisgender women [13, on page 449]
Prevalence of transgenderism
According to Tangpricha and Safer, reports suggest that 0.3 to 0.6 percent of the adult population is transgender. [14]
Increased risk of venous thromboembolic complications
- According to Tangpricha et al., several studies have demonstrated an increased risk of VTE in transgender individuals receiving cross-hormone therapy, particularly transgender women on estrogen [14]. In a retrospective study of over 1000 transgender individuals in the Netherlands, the incidence of venous thromboembolic complications was 2 to 6 percent in transgender women treated with oral ethinyl estradiol. [14] VTE or venous thromboembolic means blood clots in the veins.
Higher ischemic stroke risk
- According to Tangpricha and Safer, ischemic stroke risk was higher in transgender women who started their estrogen during follow-up, particularly after six years of therapy. [14] Ischemic stroke is usually caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel to the brain. According to Mayo Clinic, Ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen or nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes. [15]
Higher risk of cardiovascular death
- Mortality; Users of oral ethinyl estradiol had a threefold excess risk of cardiovascular death, according to Tangpricha et al. [14]
Higher rates of suicide
- According to Tangpricha et al., current estimates of mortality rates in one study of transgender persons (both transgender women and transgender men) was approximately 9.3 percent over a 10-year follow-up period. The causes of death were similar to those in the United States population over the same study period with the exception of suicide, which was higher in the transgender persons. [14]
Hyperprolactinemia
- Limited data suggest that both estrogen and CPA may be associated with hyperprolactinemia in transgender women, according to Tangpricha et al. [14] CPA would appear to be cyproterone acetate, widely used as an antiandrogen and progestogen in feminizing hormone therapy.
Prostate cancer
According to Tangpricha et al., cases of prostate cancer among transgender women have been reported. Even transgender women who have had genital surgery will be at some risk because the prostate must be left in place. [14]
Limit fertility potential
- Transgender individuals who take cross-sex hormone therapy may limit fertility potential unless hormones are stopped. Individuals who undergo gender confirmation surgery lose their reproductive potential altogether, according to Tangpricha et al. [14] This means the ability to have children will be limited or no longer be an option.
Detransitioner in need of Words of Comfort? Why not visit the Prayer Chapel for Detransitioners at the following link:
[13]Reardon, S. (2019). The largest study involving transgender people is providing long-sought insights about their health. Nature, 568(7753), 446–449.
doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01237-z
[14] Vin Tangpricha, MD, Phd and Joshua D Safer, MD, FACP. Transgender women: Evaluation and Management. Medi Media
With thanks to youtube, rainbowredemptionproject.com, health.harvard.edu, my.clevelandclinic.org, mayoclinic.org, uchicagomedicine.org, heart,org, kidney.org and medilib.ir
UNITED KINGDOM: DIRECTOR ISABEL VAUGHAN-SPRUCE - WHO WAS ARRESTED FOR PRAYING OUTSIDE AN ABORTION BUSINESS - HAS BEEN FOUND NOT GUILTY; ALLEGED NEWS. [1] Director Vaughan-Spruce is Director of the UK March for Life, and has volunteered for many years in support of women in crisis pregnancies.
Arrested for praying silently
British police arrested Director Vaughan-Spruce late last year for praying silently outside an abortion facility in Birmingham after a censorship zone had been approved prohibiting pro-life people from protesting, counselling, praying or even being located in the zone; Alleged News. [1] Director Vaughan-Spruce was carrying no sign and remained completely silent until approached by officers and said she “might” have been praying at the time of her arrest; Alleged News. [1]
Charged with four counts
She was eventually charged with with four counts of failing to comply with a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) by breaching an exclusion zone outside a Birmingham abortion clinic; Alleged News. [1]
Charges dropped
The Crown Prosecution Service eventually dropped the charges due to “insufficient evidence”, while informing her that they may be reinstated again; Alleged News. [1]
Charges permanently dismissed
But on February 16, 2023, a court evaluated the case again and found Director Vaughan-Spruce not guilty and permanently dismissed her charges; Alleged News. [1]
Father Sean Gough
Fr Sean Gough said that "silent prayer" is being criminalised, after charges claiming he intimidated service users near an abortion center were dropped; Alleged News. [2] Fr Gough and Director Vaughan-Spruce were facing four charges at Birmingham Magistrates' Court ; Alleged News. [2] Speaking outside court after the hearing, Fr Gough said he was pleased he had been cleared and he stood by his conviction that unborn lives do matter; Alleged News. [2]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q50cBO6HAvo
ADF UK legal counsel
ADF UK legal counsel Jeremiah Igunnubole also responded to the court's decision; Alleged News. [1] The legal group had been representing Director Vaughan-Spruce; Alleged News. [1] "Isabel and Father Sean's cases show that the current plans to introduce censorship zones across England and Wales constitute a dangerous step towards an illiberal society. We ask parliamentarians to think long and hard about whether we are still a free and democratic society and a free and democratic country and if so national censorship zones must be rejected," he said; Alleged News. [1]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlzlkaS9_F4
Legislation to introduce censorship zones
In Westminster, parliamentarians are considering legislation to introduce censorship zones in England and Wales; Alleged News. [1] Clause 9 of the Public Order Bill, currently under parliamentary debate, would prohibit pro-life volunteers from “influencing”, “advising”, “persuading”, “informing”, “occupying space” or even “expressing opinion” within the vicinity of an abortion facility; Alleged News. [1]
Those who breach the rules could face up to two years in prison; Alleged News.
A 2018 government review into the work of pro-life volunteers outside of abortion facilities found that instances of harassment are rare, and police already have powers to prosecute individuals engaging in such activities. The most common activities of pro-life groups were found to be quiet or silent prayer, or offering leaflets about charitable support available to women who would like to consider alternative options to abortion.
At 150m, the national censorship zones would be larger than a football pitch (115m). In the equivalent space, if one goalkeeper were to pray for the other goalkeeper – regardless of impact or noticeability – that would be an offence.
The censorial provisions of the parliamentary bill drew substantive criticism from members of the House of Lords, including Liberal Democrat Peer Lord Beith, who deemed the clause “the most profound restriction on free speech I have ever seen in any UK legislation,” Alleged News. [1]
Lord Farmer called the clause “fundamentally flawed”, and asked, “When one walks past, one sees that vigils are often small groups of harmless, mainly female, pensioners. Why should they be banned and silenced?” Alleged News. [1]
The Clause has caused great controversy following astatement released from theParliamentary Under-Secretary of Stateshortly after MPs voted to include it, admitting that the clause “could not be said to be compliant” with Convention rights as protected in the European Court of Human Rights; Alleged News. [1]
[1] Court dismisses charges against pro-life woman arrested for praying outside abortion center; Alleged News
