text: The concept of a feminized church was touted by Cardinal Burke several years ago and the concept is valid but he missed the point.  The presence of women in liturgy and ministry is a red herring.  Liturgy and ministry ought to reflect truth as revealed in creation which is 50% female.
  The church is "feminized" as "Holy Mother Church," and the unfortunate consequence has been Catholics that relate to God in childish ways-saying sorry so Mother isn't mad, following the rules to be told I'm a good boy/girl, wanting comfort and safety rather than growth.  A church that balances masculine and feminine energies would function like a healthy family with strong mother and father.  It would tolerate adolescent exploration and challenge its followers to grow up to spiritual adulthood: discernment, responsibility, courage, and going out into the world to defend the vulnerable and oppressed.  Funny, it is the nuns who embody this spirituality best.