The gap between our reality and the reconciled, rejoicing world of Isaiah and the Psalms grows daily, punctuated by nights of fitful sleep. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/swords-into-plowshares.jpeg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1400300Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2025-11-30 01:00:122025-12-11 16:46:49For Advent, Dream of a New World–And Act to Make It Real
"These people taught me hospitality, sharing, simplicity, understanding situations and showing respect. I experienced unconditional love, freely given and undeserved.” Read More
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As we honor the lives we remember today, I believe we are all called to examine whether our Church's witness, in practice, clears pathways for Christ's love to spread or puts up obstacles. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/z.png?fit=1080%2C1080&ssl=110801080Guest Contributorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngGuest Contributor2025-11-20 01:00:062025-11-19 15:51:10On Transgender Day of Remembrance: Why Our Church Needs to Do More
Will the church that received me with Francis’s warmth continue to make room for people like me? Read More
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The second part of a comprehensive critique of Pope Leo's recent comments on LGBTQ+ matters. See yesterday's post for the first part. Read More
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"I find it highly unlikely, certainly in the near future, that the church’s doctrine in terms of what the church teaches about sexuality, what the Church teaches about marriage, [will change].” Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/9798890985804.jpeg?fit=297%2C450&ssl=1450297Jeromiah Taylorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngJeromiah Taylor2025-09-19 01:00:582025-09-18 17:13:39Affirming Pastoral Welcome, Pope Leo Is Skeptical LGBTQ+ Church Teaching Will Change
"I heard the same message from Pope Leo that I heard from Pope Francis about welcoming LGBTQ people." Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pope-Leo-greets-Fr.-James-Martin-SJ-at-their-Vatican-meeting-on-September-1st-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1707&ssl=117072560Jeromiah Taylorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngJeromiah Taylor2025-09-02 01:00:432025-09-01 12:49:37Pope Leo Willl Continue Francis’ Welcome of LGBTQ+ People, Reports Fr. James Martin
"If the Church wants to be faithful to its mission, it can’t only look at those who are already at its events. It must also keep close to heart the souls who are farther away." Read More
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