Perspectives
Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.
To contribute to Perspectives, email Jason at: Jason@cta-usa.org
My Advent in Review
In an effort to “let peace begin with me,” as the famous song says, I’ve been more observant of my own inner peace.
Mary and Elizabeth
As I was sitting with this story, I realized how much I WISH that this was the Christmas story. That this was the birthing scene that we read together Christmas Eve.
Sr. Sallie's Christmas Reflection
I am pleased to present this year's Christmas reflection - Angels, Shepherds, and Children - by Sr. Sallie Latkovich, CSJ.
Winter Solstice poem
With the flick of a match/a single flame of hope,/distinct in the darkness,/transforms into treasure.
Advent Week 4: Bringing Christ to Birth
As a multi-cultural married couple we bring Christ to birth by allowing love to have the final word.
Advent Week 3: Bringing Christ to Birth
As a feminist Catholic and advocate for women’s ordination, I bring Christ to birth in bearing witness to and helping to build the movements that are transforming our Church.
Embracing La Guadalupana
Through this story and image, I came to know un DIOS with many names, faces, and bodies—a G-d of and in la lucha … un DIOS who is different and unico…who is spicy, colorful, quirky, and transcends gender norms…
We are the Immaculate Conception
The story of Mary … A woman who transgressed borders. A woman called to be a mother, prophet, apostle, revolutionary…She has been exulted and divinized, yet her humanity has often been forgotten and ignored …It is her story that we will look at today to wrestle and grapple with the church's teaching on the immaculate conception.
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.