Perspectives
Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.
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Fourth Wednesday of Advent
In this reflection, Grace draws from Buddhist principles to offer transformative insight into our times.
Fourth Tuesday of Advent
In this reflection, Brea connects the real, messy, and indecent process of birth to the abolition of oppressive systems.
Catholics are still waiting: Reflecting on CTA's Advent action
On the first Sunday of Advent, CTA members across the country came together to witness for ordination justice.
Fourth Monday of Advent
In this reflection on winter solstice, Mac finds delight in the celebration of bodies and erotic love in the Song of Songs.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
In her reflection, Hannah brings light to the terror that migrant families face at the border - and calls us to solidarity.
Third Saturday of Advent
In his reflection, Joseph reminds us that the awesomeness of God can never be dimmed by the evils of the world. “No matter how bad this year has been, it does not dim the light of God’s ultimate promise: Christ the New-Born.”
Third Saturday of Advent
May we all prepare our hearts to recognize the love of God brought forth through diverse, queer ways.
Third Friday of Advent
In this reflection, Hilda calls us to cultivate mindfulness, to see as God sees and feel as God feels.
Third Thursday of Advent: Las Posadas
Rosa reminds us that Mary and Joseph are at our border. Advent is a time to contemplate whether we will tell the other to move on or open our doors and rejoice.
Church & Colonization: Contextual Catholicism
I grew up with a decontextualized Catholicism: I never thought about what it meant to be a white Catholic from Vermont.