Godsplaining Are Women Just Small Men? w/ Sr. Carino Hodder, O.P.
Feb 2, 2026
Sr. Carino Hodder, O.P., a Dominican sister, author and catechist, explores Catholic feminism and the theology of the body. She discusses John Paul II’s ideas on sexual difference, the beauty of motherhood, and the concept of the feminine genius. Conversations touch on vocation, cultural pressures, and how feminine identity can flex across cultures and states of life.
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Early Religious Life And Vocation
- Sr Carino describes becoming a Dominican and noting she had spent more of her adult life in a convent than out of it by age 27–28.
- She shares this to explain her vocation and community life shaped her views on feminine identity and ministry.
Talk Triggered The Book
- Sr Carino recounts being invited to speak at a Catholic mothers' conference and discovering Mulieris Dignitatem on the schedule.
- That prompt led her to read John Paul II's letter closely and expand her talk into a book.
Embracing Bridal Language
- Sr Carino shares her personal reluctance to use bridal imagery in religious life, fearing it might be a comfort substitute for marriage.
- Reading Mulieris Dignitatem helped her embrace bridal, virginal, and maternal language for her vocation.
