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Queerly Beloved: A Reflection on the Baptism of the Lord

January 11, 2026/5 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

When queer Catholics insist on our dignity, love our bodies, tell our stories, and remain present in a Church that often oppresses us, we give witness to a deeper truth revealed at the Jordan. Read More

Finding LGBTQ+ Epiphanies in the Heart of a Holy Child

January 8, 2023/3 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

The Magi came to look upon the baby Jesus. What if we look into the eyes and heart of this holy child and the adult he later became? Read More

Fear Not: Finding Courage to Share in the Synod

January 9, 2022/0 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections, Synod on Synodality, Uncategorized /by Mark Guevarra

Fears of not being listened to are still real, but we cannot let them hold us back. Read More

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