Perspectives
Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.
To contribute to Perspectives, email Jason at: Jason@cta-usa.org
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.”
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.
Ite, missa est
I can think of no better last words than ancient liturgical ones. Ite, missa est. Go, the Mass is ended. Go, for you are sent.
Whose son?
Being parents asks of us a new and difficult courage that names him and claims him, that calls out homophobia, that forces us to stand up for ourselves, and shows that our love, our partnership, and our family is so valuable and such a gift.
In memoriam: Robert McClory (1932-2015)
Bob McClory represented the gold standard of his trade, and of post-Vatican II lay engagement, when he died at the age of 82 on April 3, 2015: the day commemorating Jesus' own death, two weeks before a gala dinner celebrating the founding generation of CTA, and at the very moment I sat on a commuter train, riding up to Bob's hometown to represent the organization he had helped create.
Were You There When They All Refused to See?
The following reflection was a part of the Stations of the Cross walk that took place in Detroit last Friday.
Loving Lent: A Reflection for Good Friday
I am grateful for the change of pace that Good Friday brings, taking me out of the routine and forcing me into some quiet prayer and reflection.
Lenten February
Somewhere in the middle of February, Lent began. I don't know when, exactly; I'd have to look it up. Ash Wednesday passed me by barely noticed; I felt like Lent had already begun.
"How God loves us through our bad theology": A guest post
I was raised with antiquated theology in a pre-Vatican II cult.