Perspectives
Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.
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Anti-racism or non-racism?
On this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, perhaps we can all take one step, moving from a 'non' to an 'anti.' The world is waiting for us.
"A Bruised Reed He Shall not Break"
I don't know what happens next, but it won't be easy. I've learned not to ask why; I still need to learn how to deal with the feeling of powerlessness.
Learning from Mary, Mary, and the other Mary
Jesus then, and Christ today, stands up for women – like Mary of Bethany – who dare to be beloved. Satoko Yamaguchi puts Jesus’ response into perspective, “‘Let her be’ is the strongest liberating support a woman could wish to receive in such a milieu.”
My journey with Islam as a Catholic woman
My heart and soul – not just my mind – had been touched through my years of engagement with Islam. Something in my internal landscape had changed.
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.