Ascension Archives - New Ways Ministry

Ascension’s Message to LGBTQ+ People: Go and Tell

June 1, 2025/0 Comments/in Personal Stories, Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

Celebrate the Ascension by reflecting on the coming out process. Read More

Homily and Personal Reflection Aids for June 2025

May 23, 2025/0 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Scriptural Reflections /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

June is a month of rich liturgical feasts with powerful messages for LGBTQ+ people! Read More

To Know the Hope that Belongs to God’s Call

May 12, 2024/3 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Mark Guevarra

And yet, like many LGBTQ+ people, I sometimes doubt the Spirit, especially when the community does not fully accept me or worse, when the community rejects me. Read More

What’s So Queer About the Ascension?

May 21, 2023/2 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Allison Connelly-Vetter

If the Ascension isn’t “absurdity” and “exaggeration” I don’t know what it is! Jesus is talking to his disciples, then suddenly raised up physically above them, then hidden behind a cloud, and then two strangers show up out of nowhere and start lecturing his friends? I’ve seen drag shows with less drama. Read More

Come and Drink the Water of Life

May 29, 2022/3 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Mac Svolos

As another summer rolls around, a cool drink sounds good, but what else are we thirsty for, particularly as queer people? Read More

Jesus to LGBTQ Catholics: “Go And Preach the Gospel”

May 16, 2021/2 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

We as LGBTQ Catholics must embrace the call in today’s readings and proclaim the joy and love we have found in God. We must not let others take away the joy we have found both in the Church and outside of it. This is our journey, and our journey is worthy of praise. Read More