Sue Monk Kidd reflects on her experiences attending Catholic mass and Eucharist at the Episcopal church, where she found meaning in the rituals of feeding and nourishment. Despite the powerful symbolism of these practices, she acknowledges a striking contradiction in the historical exclusion of women from presiding over religious ceremonies tied to feeding, a domain traditionally associated with their role in society.

Kidd draws a poignant connection between the act of breastfeeding and the sacred words of the Eucharist. She points out that while the priest ceremonially invokes the transformative power of the host as Christ's body given for others, it is predominantly women who embody this concept through their nurturing roles. Yet, these women remain absent from the spiritual authority within these rituals, highlighting a significant gap in recognition and participation.