Perspectives
Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.
To contribute to Perspectives or submit an article, contact cta@cta-usa.org.
First Sunday of Lent
For the First Sunday of Lent, Executive Director Donna Tarney breaks down the story of Adam and Eve.
Lent & Liberation
In this Ash Wednesday commentary from Future Church’s Just Word Commentary project, Re/Gen alumna Tess Gallagher-Clancy reimagines the radical liberatory possibilities of Lent with the help of theologian Gustavo Gutiérrez.
40 Days with the Man in the Mirror
For Ash Wednesday 2023, Anti-Racism Team member Rosa Manriquez urges Catholics to spend time with their own “man in the mirror” as they conduct an examination of conscience.
U.S. Catholic: The Catholics Who Refuse to Leave
For queer, trans, and Indigenous Catholics, the church is still home. Teresa Coda interviews four millennial Catholics, including a former CTA board member, about why they choose to stay in the church in spite of its history of discrimination, violence, trauma, and sex negativity.
St. Brigid of Kildare: Patroness of Reproductive Justice?
Do you know that St. Brigid’s hagiographies include abortion miracles? Learn how this medieval Irish reemerged as a powerful female icon of both compassion and self-determination in the Catholic imagination.
Extensive Power, Bully Pulpit: Members Comment on Pope Benedict XVI
The death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI reopened many deep wounds for Call To Action members and our partner organizations. These submissions from members reveal more about Benedict’s tarnished legacy.
Longing for the Light: Merry Christmas!
Tess Thompson wraps up the 2022 Advent season with a message of Christmas hope and call for us to continue to combat the marginalization of Indigenous peoples.
On Agency, Patience, and Women’s Ordination
Theologian Andrew Stone Porter challenges our church to confront the “gender ideology” stripping women of their choice and agency to lead.
The Right to Build A Family
Not satisfied with the reversal of Roe v. Wade, some people have their eyes set on more restrictions. Read to find out how you can help preserve freedom of choice.
Third Sunday of Advent: Are We to be the Light?
For the Third Sunday of Advent, 2022, Anti-Racism Team and Indigenous Solidarity Collective member Mary Ann Reed reflects on healthcare inequity.