Perspectives
Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.
To contribute to Perspectives, email Jason at: Jason@cta-usa.org
Wearing Purple for Anti-Bullying
“Spirit Day is presented by GLAAD each year as an international show of support for LGBT youth and to take a stand against bullying. But it's not just about "going purple." It's about starting a conversation about the realities of LGBT bullying and educating youth and adults alike on how they can help prevent it 365 days a year.”
Many thanks to Philly
Having returned from Philadelphia where the World Meeting of the Family and Pope Francis’ visit just concluded, there is much for me to reflect on.
Spirited Conversations Interview: "Listen Up, Pope Francis: Catholic Women Speak"
Women–key members of families–won’t be included in a significant way in the Synod on the Family. An anthology of essays called Catholic Women Speak has been published in response to this omission.
Bravely Holding Vision: Reflections from the Road to Woman Priesthood
Imagine with me a church that celebrates within a flourish of native and indigenous plants, communion that is transformed in the lap of food that will go to feed folks experiencing food insecurity in the community.
My President and My Pope
CTA Staffer John Canales Gorczynski, was at the White House this morning at a reception for Pope Francis and President Barack Obama. The following is his reflection.
On Pilgrimage
Today 12 families are embarking on a pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families to talk to people and remind them that families come in all kinds of configurations. That LBGT people have loving relationships that are blessed by God.
A 9/11 Reflection: Kindness to a Stranger
It was on that day that I saw both the awfulness of human nature and the brilliant light of humanity that allowed them to be loving and caring to strangers in their midst.
Making Annulments Easier - Is It Enough?
Would the Pope’s procedural change have made a difference for Sally? Probably not. Will it somehow heal the embarrassment and humiliation she endured in the pastor’s office? Doubtful. Might it impact future Sally’s? Perhaps, but I am not convinced.
Sister Ocean
I didn't know rejection and oppression I was to face from the Church and Church officials, just because of “which gender identity I know I am”. I simply rejoiced in the finding of Ocean welcoming back the waters from different sources and I rejoiced the hug I received from Creator through sister Ocean and her waves.
Optional Forgiveness
As Pope Francis admits with beautiful words of compassion, abortion is far from black and white. There are layers of complexities that surround a woman’s decision.