Perspectives
Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.
To contribute to Perspectives, email Jason at: Jason@cta-usa.org
Advent Week 2: Bringing Christ to Birth
Today, as a Latina butch lesbian, I bring Christ to birth by being true to the tenets of my faith, by living the principles of the man, Jesus, that Mary’s child became.
Cardinal Lopez
Cardinal Lopez from the Dominican Republic made today's news. While he didn't sling a gun, he was able to bring violence to our world with his words.
Waiting. Watching. Praying.
And while we wait, we are able to imagine what the fulfillment of joy and peace and love might look like in our individual lives and in the world.
Advent Week 1: Bringing Christ to Birth
As an advocate for peace and justice, I see Advent as bringing Christ to birth today by recognizing the building the reign of God in the light of the three comings of Jesus.
Why I needed a retreat (and you might too!)
Even without the talks, this “stripping down” should help you to disassemble and reconstruct your life.
BlackLivesMatter
It is easy to think of terrorism as something that happens across the globe, like in Paris or Cameroon, or Mali. But yesterday the Upper Midwest had a taste of terror. At a peaceful BlackLivesMatter demonstration outside a police precinct in Minneapolis, MN, five people were shot.
Fair Foods for Thanksgiving
While I am not a seller of produce, I can ask my grocery store if they have considered have a fair food agreement. And I can be mindful that I am buying my food from local growers as much as possible and pay attention to the labels indicating whether it was grown with sustainable and organic practices.
The Earth is Crawling with Reflections of the Creator
I have been gifted once more wonder and beauty to see the earth, creation, life – all of which is crawling with reflections of the Creator.
Syrian refugees
I am also grateful that I am a Catholic, and my Church is offering a voice for the Syrian refugees. Pope Francis reminds us that "Jesus was a refugee."