Perspectives

Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.

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Liturgy of Affirmation: The Substance of Our Lives Nourishes Our Communities
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Liturgy of Affirmation: The Substance of Our Lives Nourishes Our Communities
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In this testimony for our Liturgy of Affirmation, Tess Thompson of Call To Action Metro New York discusses how the “substance of a lifetime” can be used to bridge generational gaps and create wisdom and understanding within a community.

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When I walk into the clinic, I see God.
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When I walk into the clinic, I see God.
Advent, women

In this Advent reflection, Call To Action Vision Council member Emily Harrison connects her experience as an abortion doula to the journey of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus and illustrates how her fellow abortion doulas create community and room for spiritual comfort.

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Promises in the Dark
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Promises in the Dark
Advent

For the Fourth Sunday of Advent, L.F. Ranner reflects on the stillness of winter and the power found in this darkness as we wait for Christ to emerge. This reflection is a collaboration with DignityUSA’s Breath of the Spirit series.

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AYA/ATF: Call To Action and Catholic Worker in Asia
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AYA/ATF: Call To Action and Catholic Worker in Asia

I am absolutely blown away by the participants and theologians attending the conference, and am so humbled to be among such incredibly prophetic speakers from all over Asia. Ms Kochurani Abraham spoke of feminist theology and transgender equality, and the importance of equality and freedom when doing all work within the Church.

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Is World Youth Day in Krakow welcoming for LGBTQ Pilgrims?
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Is World Youth Day in Krakow welcoming for LGBTQ Pilgrims?

The Church and the political environment of Poland is complicated, evolving, and multi-faceted. I lived in Krakow in 2011 and that year learned of one of my best friends, an openly gay man, being robbed and beaten up in downtown Krakow. That year I also witnessed a Pride march on the main square, that was countered by a large number of Neo-Nazis spewing anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.

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