Perspectives

Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.

To contribute to Perspectives, email Jason at: Jason@cta-usa.org

Good Friday Reflection

Let this day disturb you. Let yourself be troubled.

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Gone is the Light

Gone is the Light/From which to guide us./The earth sits still/Breathing, waiting.

Call To Action 3/20/16 Call To Action 3/20/16

"We like it here"

Those who have left the church or who are proud of their own faith tradition will see the "cold and miserable weather" that we've gone through as Catholics (the sexual abuse scandal, bishops and Cardinals getting in the news for being unwilling to welcome LGBTQ Catholics, etc.) and ask us, "why stay Catholic?" And the best answer I can give them is that "we like it here."

Call To Action 3/6/16 Call To Action 3/6/16

Honored Guests

This is as good a moment as any to be simple.

Call To Action 2/29/16 Call To Action 2/29/16

REC - Divine Mercy and the Womb of God

Mercy designates a tender womb-like love; the deep love that a mother has for her children, or the Creator has for creation. This steadfast love lasts during good and bad times. It is with this kind of deep devotion that God treats us.

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REC - The Names of God

By knowing the actions of God, we can understand who God is. And “The names of God tell us what we are supposed to do.”

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REC - A Church of the 21st Century: Continuing Reform & Renewal | Thomas Groome

All charisms of the baptized must be engaged. Everyone is responsible for giving voice to the mission and ministry of the Catholic Church. Collegiality and synodality are crucial.