Perspectives
Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.
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Liturgy of Affirmation: The Substance of Our Lives Nourishes Our Communities
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.
When I walk into the clinic, I see God.
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.
Mary Wears Her Scars Like the Rest of Us
On December 8, Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. December 12 also marks the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Virgen de la Guadalupe). During this time of year, we center Mary and consider—or reconsider—our personal relationship with the most prominent woman in Catholicism.
I feel a lot safer when I’m in charge of what happens to me
CTA member Tess Thompson explores the intersection of abortion and gender identity in both Catholic theology and the broader national conversation. In this contemporary moment, “cisgender women and trans and nonbinary people of all genders are facing critical attacks on their dignity, their rights to decision-making, and their bodily autonomy.”
Vatican Grants Women a Voice—Finally
Laywomen will cast votes at the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the first time in church history. Read what our partners have to say about this historic move.
Catholic Groups Behind Mifepristone Ban Are Part of Century-Long Tradition
For Religion Dispatches, CTA communications coordinator and Vision Council member Lauren Barbato looks into the Catholic physicians’ group behind the legal challenge to mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions.
Clinic Escorting: The New Catholic Sidewalk Ministry?
CTA member Emily Harrison and communications coordinator Lauren Barbato reflect on their experiences with anti-abortion harassment as clinic escorts and the importance of challenging Catholic-led “sidewalk counseling” ministries.
What are the Correct Pronouns for God?
For Good Faith Media, Latinx theologian Miguel A. De La Torre argues that God’s pronouns have always been they/them/theirs.
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.
Sacred Necessity
Interim Executive Director Lauren Barbato reflects on the 2022 midterm elections, violence, and abortion. She writes that it’s time for Catholics to take sacred, necessary action.