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On Being a Hero: Reflections for the Second Sunday of Advent

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This Sunday, we’re asked to think about John the Baptist. And before Jesus was the Jesus of Nazareth whom we know and love—the one who exorcises demons, the one who heals people, the one who walks on water—Jesus was a person like you and me. Indeed, Jesus was a disciple; Jesus was an eager sidekick. And Jesus’s hero was John. Read More

Beacons of Patience and Hope: A Queer Advent Journey with the Holy Family

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Advent is often described as a time of cultivating hope, and I sometimes also see it as a time to cultivate patience. As a gay Hispanic worshiping in and working for the Church, patience and hope are virtues that I am obliged to foster. . . Read More

This Advent, Practice Radical Hospitality with Pax Christi USA

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Today's post features Pax Christi USA's Advent/Christmas 2017 reflection booklet, The Work of God's Hands, co-written by Bondings 2.0's Associate Editor Robert Shine. Read More

British Catholics Host Gathering on LGBT Issues in the Church

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British Catholics joined together last month for a national conference on LGBT issues, a gathering... Read More

AIDS Memorial in New York May Be Dismantled Due to Parish Closing

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A Catholic parish in New York City that contains the one of the first public... Read More

Fall 2017 Features Many Exciting LGBT Catholic Events–and You’re Invited!

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There are many exciting Catholic LGBT events happening this fall. Today’s post highlights a few... Read More

Priest Asks Church About ‘What Happens Next’ After LGBT People Are Welcomed?

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With an increased welcome for LGBT people in the Catholic Church, one priest is asking... Read More

On New Catholic LGBT Book, Jamie Manson and Archbishop Chaput Find Common Ground

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Fr. James Martin, S.J. seeks to build bridges with his new book on Catholic LGBT... Read More

QUOTE TO NOTE: How Gay Bars and Churches are Safe and Sacred Places

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When Orlando, Florida newspaper columnist Justin Mitchell visited the Pulse Nightclub memorial this past June,... Read More

Praying for Orlando, One Year Later

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“Then they sat down upon the ground with [Job] seven days and seven nights, but... Read More