Meredith McKay

Meredith McKay

Meredith McKay is a mission and ministry professional and public theologian. She holds a Doctor of Ministry from Emory University and her scholarly work focuses on trauma, theology, and trauma-informed care. 


 

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A message is projected on the side of a Cornell University building, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP/Rahmat Gul)

In cases of sexual assault, may we not be Doubting Thomases

"Are we supposed to just believe her?" For the Catholic faithful, not bound by judicial burden of proof, the answer should be simple: yes. Our faith calls us to respond with compassion for the wounded.

A rosary is draped over a cross as people gather by a makeshift memorial in Minneapolis Jan. 8, 2026, at the scene of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. (OSV News/Reuters/Tim Evans)

Dispatch from Minneapolis: Fellow Catholics, don't look away

"Whether ICE comes to occupy another of our cities or not, faithful Catholics ought to take a cue from the work of faith leaders and community organizers in Minneapolis," writes Meredith McKay.

The risen Christ is portrayed in a window at St. Mary Cathedral in Killarney, Ireland. (CNS/Crosiers)

On the power of the Resurrection and healing from abuse

Perspective: The scars on Jesus after his resurrection have served as an affirmation that I am indeed made in the image of God, and abuse being part of my story does not damage that image, nor does it make me less worthy.

"Bah! Humbug!"

Advent message for white Catholics: Lean into the discomfort required to dismantle oppression

Commentary: During Advent, we focus so much on the expectant hope and joy that comes with anticipating the birth of Jesus because it is deeply uncomfortable to focus on the essential context that Jesus is born into a broken, unjust world.

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