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Go on a Journey with New Ways Ministry

November 14, 2018/0 Comments/in New Ways Ministry, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Scriptural Reflections /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

To assist the spiritual development of our LGBT and Ally supporters, New Ways Ministry has developed three types of journeys to embark on: a pilgrimage to Belgium and Germany in April 2019; an online Scripture reflection series for groups and individuals; and an online Advent reflection series. Read More

QUOTE TO NOTE: Solidarity with LGBT People Is a Pro-Life Issue

November 4, 2018/1 Comment/in Employment Issues, Scriptural Reflections /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

The forced resignation of San Diego gay pastoral worker Aaron Bianco because of violent threats against him, his husband, and his family by right-wing Catholics has other members speaking out in support of Catholic values which affirm LGBT people. Read More

Pope’s Homily at Synod’s Closing Mass Has Lessons for Those in LGBT Ministry

October 29, 2018/2 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Scriptural Reflections /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Pope Francis' homily underlined themes and messages from the synod which are ones that he frequently has touched upon. Several of them are applicable to those involved in Catholic LGBT ministry. Read More

Brunch Epiphanies

March 18, 2018/1 Comment/in Scriptural Reflections /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

In my mind’s eye, I regularly attend the most fascinating brunches, where the mimosas are bottomless, and both laughter and tears surface in equal measure. Read More

Read Today’s Gospel–And This Blog Post–All the Way to the End

March 11, 2018/3 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Sarah Gregory

Perhaps it isn’t prudent to begin a scripture reflection by noting that the Gospel passage about which one is to write includes one’s least favorite bible verse. You know the one: it’s not uncommon to see it flash by on a sports broadcast where a fan – or an athlete - has it scrawled on a sign, or on their face, a la Tim Tebow. Read More

Turning Over Tables With Jesus

March 4, 2018/1 Comment/in Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

“He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple area.” This image from today’s gospel is not the way I like to imagine Jesus. Read More

Tests and Tents: Finding Grace in Life’s Challenges

February 25, 2018/3 Comments/in Gender Identity, Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

Being a second-generation, Filipinx queer person of color that grew up in the evergreens and lush mountains of the Pacific Northwest, I felt a deep desire to go back home and give back to my community to serve and walk with the majority of students of color coming from low-income backgrounds, who live in a predominantly white city. Read More

In the Desert, With Wild Beasts and Angels

February 18, 2018/8 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

As I reflect on today’s readings, neither the desert nor Noah’s ark are speaking loudly to me as they have in years past. Rather, the mention of wild beasts and angels resonates strongly. Read More

You Can’t Take It With You: An Ash Wednesday Reflection

February 14, 2018/2 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Lizzie Sextro

This Ash Wednesday, Matthew's Gospel helps us to reflect upon the truly valuable things in our lives. Read More

“Graciously in the Presence of Our Neighbor”: Reflections for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 24, 2017/2 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

How different would our church be if we read our sacred scriptures graciously and in the presence of those whom Scripture calls us to be neighbor to—the poor, the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, and, dare I say, the Muslim or Jewish person? Read More