Perspectives
Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.
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Second Wednesday of Advent
In Matthias’s reflection, we hear that we find rest and true freedom when we work toward the kin-dom of God.
Second Tuesday of Advent: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
I don’t think you need to be perfect to be chosen by God.
Second Tuesday of Advent
Let us recognize the God-with-us present in those most marginalized among us, enfleshed in the sacred queer and trans bodies among us.
Second Monday of Advent
Haley and Majo offer a powerful image and poem that call us to loving action.
Second Sunday of Advent
In this reflection, Bernie shares his experience of occupying a liminal space as both insider and outsider, which enables him to see the diversity of God’s creation.
First Saturday of Advent
By embracing my own exile, I can learn a lot about the human need for God. In my yearning, I began to understand Emmanuel.
First Friday of Advent
In Michael’s reflection we are reminded to intentionally use our senses to encounter God everywhere, including in the brokenness of the world.
People’s History: ‘A Community of Communities’ (Fr. Richard Renshaw)
Whether it’s progressive or it’s reactionary, top-down doesn’t work in the Church. It’s a community.
First Thursday of Advent: Memorial of St. Francis Xavier
If Isaiah's prophecy comes to life - lofty inhabitants and cities brought low - then on that day will LGBT+ people be embraced, BIPOC can walk with heads held high, and people will no longer be caught up with the “-isms” of an infrastructure that breaks people down instead of building people up.
First Thursday of Advent: Memorial of St. Francis Xavier
In Justin’s reflection we are inspired by St. Francis Xavier who embodied the heart of a missionary: to open the doors of our hearts and homes to encounter the foreigners, migrants, and poor around us.