Pope Asks for More Synodality. New Ways Ministry Responds With a New Workshop.
New Ways Ministry invites parishes and other Catholic groups to host our new workshop to help build up synodality in an inclusive church!
Entries by Brian Flanagan
New Book, “Remaking Humanity,” Offers Critique of Papal Teachings on Gender
Today’s post is an interview with theology Adam Beyt about his new book, “Remaking Humanity,” and its implications for Catholic LGBTQ+ issues.
The Synod Final Document Could Help LGBTQ+ Catholics—IF It Takes Hold
But I would like to caution against an entirely negative response to the work of the Synod on Synodality by highlighting the seeds for future growth and change in our church that, with the Holy Spirit’s guidance and our own continued work for justice, could lead to the wider acceptance of LGBTQ+ Catholics.
New Book Presents the Beauty and Wounds of Fr. William McNichol’s Life and Art
In the new book “All My Eyes See: The Artistic Vocation of Fr. William Hart McNichols,” Fr. Bill and theologian Christopher Pramuk explore together McNichols’ biography as an artist, a priest, and a gay man, probing some of the wounds that flower forth in his art.
U.S. Theology Conferences This June Mark Turning Point on LGBTQ+ Issues—Here’s Why.
This year, the presence at theological conferences of prominent, out LGBTQ+ theologians and of scholars discussing LGBTQ+ issues in theology felt like a turning point, both for the societies themselves and for the future of Catholic theology in this country.
Mustard Seeds, Cedar Trees, and LGBTQ+ Catholics
There’s a different kind of majesty, and a different kind of beauty, in being part of the mustard-seed inbreaking of the reign of God.
“A Painful Lack of Understanding”: Theologians Respond to Vatican’s Latest Declaration
“Fundamentally unserious,” “not just insulting, devastating,” and “a painful lack of understanding.” These are some Catholic theologians’ appraisals of Dignitas Infinita, the Vatican document on human dignity released Monday that condemns “gender theory” and “sex change,” appraisals featured in today’s post.
Vatican’s Blessings Declaration Is “Essential But Awkward” Progress, Writes Theologian
Xavier Montecel highlights the awkwardness of the declaration’s attempt to maintain church doctrine on same-gender sexual activity while providing what he terms “a pastoral workaround.”
LGBTQ+ Issues May Not Be on the Synod’s Agenda This October. I Still Have Hope.
What big decisions are going to come out of the Synod on Synodality’s General Assembly at the Vatican in October, especially decisions related to LGBTQ+ Catholics? Recently, we got a pretty clear answer.
“Fiducia Supplicans” Is a Challenge—That Offers Great Hope and Opportunity
Three Catholic leaders sense great hope and opportunity for LGBTQ+ people, as well as for the wider church, in the Vatican’s December 2023 declaration which allowed for blessings of same-gender couples.