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LGBTQ+ Vulnerability as a Pathway to Genuine Prayer

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Many of us in the LGBTQ+ community know of vulnerability in prayer. We are left to the mercy of God and trust that God has our best interests in mind. Read More

Persisting Like the Widow: A Transgender Catholic’s Journey to Prayer

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LGBTQ+ Catholics and allies might struggle with faith in the face of persistent injustice. I certainly did. Read More

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

Discerning Risks for Righteousness in the Here and Now

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It’s easier to recognize these champions of truth and the errors of their opponents in hindsight. Discerning action in the present moment, without the help of hindsight, is more difficult 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

“Gird Your Loins” in an Age of Polarization

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When we meet Jesus, both at the end and in our daily encounters with Christ in the people and world around us, will we be found doing what we should be doing? Read More