The Queer Soil of Faith
A heart that longs for compassion, belonging, and God's unconditional love can become good soil where the gospel bears abundant fruit. Read More
Bondings 2.0
a daily blog of Catholic LGBTQ news, opinion, and spirituality
Catholic LGBTQ+ Group Aids Transgender Refugee Seeking Asylum
"I've been away from Turkmenistan for almost six months now, but I'm not entirely safe. . . .My only dream is to live freely, to be free to show myself as a woman, to be able to dress as I want and live peacefully. . ." Read More
Catholics Proudly March in Rome Pride Parade
“For me, carrying that cross openly was a profound spiritual affirmation. It meant not hiding Christ, but showing that Christ's love is also present in the lives of people who are so often excluded from more traditional religious settings." Read More
Catholic Parishes Celebrated Pride Month With Masses
“Jesus looks past labels and social barriers to see a human being in need of love, compassion and restoration to a family, to a community, and to our society." Read More
Gay Priest Recounts His Coming Out Story
“My blessing for our community is that we can stand as we are without shame." Read More
Queer Joy Is Being Able to Say–or Sing–“I Am What I Am”
Like Catholic sacraments, queer joy offers food for everyone. Read More
Cardinal Calls for New Approach to Pastoral Ministry at LGBTQ+ Conference
"Pastoral practice is not the understanding of how to apply an already formed and often reified set of principles to concrete situations." Read More
The Yoke of Union, Not Shame or Fear
I hear the intimate voice of the Divine Mystery calling me daughter and moving towards me. I’m seen as a daughter, not a problem on the margins. Daughter. A personal love note. Read More
On July 4th, Praying With Hannah Arendt for LGBTQ+ People, Our Nation, Our World
Open our eyes to recognize that we only find justice when we work together, and, when we rely on your love, forgiveness, and mercy. Read More
Human Dignity, Trans People, and the Supreme Court’s Sports Ruling
Supporters of the ruling argue it protects fairness in women's sports. That reasonng obscures two important realities.
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