Perspectives

Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.

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"I don't want to die before the last day of my life."

A stand out resume is a cold comfort, she says, when we run into trials. At that point, we need a cared-for soul and people that we love and that love us.

Call To Action 5/23/15 Call To Action 5/23/15

Redressing America's Systemic Disregard for Human Rights

Acknowledging that the “American dream” is a profoundly distorted myth is a harsh reality to contemplate.

Call To Action 5/21/15 Call To Action 5/21/15

Baptism

“It is enough, it is more than enough to be loved by God. Our child is safe in covenant with our God who is neither predictable nor always comfortable, but she will find there a hand that wipes away her tears, an end to her thirst, and a wind that sets her loose.”

Call To Action 5/20/15 Call To Action 5/20/15

Transgender and Catholic: Nick Stevens

My Catholic peers not only tolerated, but embraced me.

Call To Action 5/12/15 Call To Action 5/12/15

Caught Between Doctrines - What a Lucky Kid

Children need space to explore questions and contradictions and the unknown, all of which abound in Catholicism.

Call To Action 5/3/15 Call To Action 5/3/15

The Solidarity of the Cross

I weep for the suffering I see before me, yes, as the women wept for Jesus.

Call To Action 4/29/15 Call To Action 4/29/15

Marriage for all and #morethanmarriage

In honor of the Supreme Court hearing the cases for Marriage Equality, here is my beloved and I sharing about how for us, family means, for all moments, “I love you.”

Call To Action 4/28/15 Call To Action 4/28/15

Sensus Fidelium and the question of women's leadership

I was graced to witness and articulate something which was “sensed by the people” in the social hall that night. In our little corner of Western Pennsylvania, 100 Catholics spontaneously, unanimously, and enthusiastically spoke about the need for inclusion of women in leadership and decision-making roles in the church.