Perspectives

Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.

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

Longing for the Light: Merry Christmas!

Tess Thompson wraps up the 2022 Advent season with a message of Christmas hope and call for us to continue to combat the marginalization of Indigenous peoples.

Call To Action 12/20/22 Call To Action 12/20/22

On Agency, Patience, and Women’s Ordination

Theologian Andrew Stone Porter challenges our church to confront the “gender ideology” stripping women of their choice and agency to lead.

Call To Action 12/19/22 Call To Action 12/19/22

The Right to Build A Family

Not satisfied with the reversal of Roe v. Wade, some people have their eyes set on more restrictions. Read to find out how you can help preserve freedom of choice.

Call To Action 12/11/22 Call To Action 12/11/22

Third Sunday of Advent: Are We to be the Light?

For the Third Sunday of Advent, 2022, Anti-Racism Team and Indigenous Solidarity Collective member Mary Ann Reed reflects on healthcare inequity.

Call To Action 12/4/22 Call To Action 12/4/22

Second Sunday of Advent: How Do We Anticipate With Joy?

For the Second Sunday of Advent, 2022, CTA’s new Executive Director Donna Tarney reflects on the complexity of brokenness and joy.

Call To Action 11/27/22 Call To Action 11/27/22

First Sunday of Advent: Stay Awake!

For the First Sunday of Advent, 2022, Interim Executive Director Lauren Barbato reflects on what it means to “stay awake” as North American Catholics grappling with our ugly personal and collective pasts.

Call To Action 11/7/22 Call To Action 11/7/22

Sacred Necessity

Interim Executive Director Lauren Barbato reflects on the 2022 midterm elections, violence, and abortion. She writes that it’s time for Catholics to take sacred, necessary action.