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From Darning Socks on Up, Ordinary Acts Help Build the Reign of God

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In the steady witness of our lives, from the darning of socks on up, we’re invited to trust that God is always present. Read More

Shady Solidarity: A God Who Lifts Up the Poor

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The phrase that comes to mind for me when I read this story is “shady solidarity.” Read More

Escaping the Cruelty of the Flock: Rethinking the Parable of the Lost Sheep

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LGBTQ+ people have so much to give our Church if only we would receive you as the precious people of God that you are. Read More

How Are LGBTQ+ Catholics to Understand Jesus’ Call to ‘Carry Your Cross’?

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What is Jesus really saying to LGBTQ Catholics and allies when he speaks of carrying our cross? Read More

To Whom Is Jesus Really Saying “Depart from Me”?

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Could Jesus mean his “Depart from me!” precisely for those who would try to exclude others? Read More

Are We Kindling a Fire or Burning a Bridge?

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We need to share the flame with our neighbors, not to burn them but to kindle their own fire. Taper to taper, person to person Read More

A Solid Wooden Bowl, Beautifully Carved

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The wooden bowl tells us the same message. To be rich in what matters to God is to share ourselves and our belongings. To take our abundance and offer it to others. Read More

Facing Anti-LGBTQ Oppression, The Choice to Be a Good Samaritan for Others

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LGBTQ+ people, who in the face of oppression, have proven to be Good Samaritans to others. Read More

The Church Is LGBTQ Catholics’ Rightful Home—And We’re Here to Stay

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The time when LGBTQ Catholics had to leave the Church to be safe or to not make others uncomfortable is over. This is our rightful home, we are here to stay. Read More

The “Glory Days” Are Our Daily Lives Now

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The “glory days” are our daily lives, and the best is truly yet to come when we can rejoice with the Lord. Read More