Perspectives
Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.
To contribute to Perspectives, email Jason at: Jason@cta-usa.org
St. Brigid of Kildare: Patroness of Reproductive Justice?
Do you know that St. Brigid’s hagiographies include abortion miracles? Learn how this medieval Irish reemerged as a powerful female icon of both compassion and self-determination in the Catholic imagination.
Extensive Power, Bully Pulpit: Members Comment on Pope Benedict XVI
The death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI reopened many deep wounds for Call To Action members and our partner organizations. These submissions from members reveal more about Benedict’s tarnished legacy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CTA Constituencies Speak Out in the Synod on Synodality
A compilation of synod reports from around the country.