Perspectives
Articles, essays, and reflections from progressive Catholic voices.
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Liturgy of Affirmation: The Substance of Our Lives Nourishes Our Communities
In this testimony for our Liturgy of Affirmation, Tess Thompson of Call To Action Metro New York discusses how the “substance of a lifetime” can be used to bridge generational gaps and create wisdom and understanding within a community.
When I walk into the clinic, I see God.
In this Advent reflection, Call To Action Vision Council member Emily Harrison connects her experience as an abortion doula to the journey of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus and illustrates how her fellow abortion doulas create community and room for spiritual comfort.
Promises in the Dark
For the Fourth Sunday of Advent, L.F. Ranner reflects on the stillness of winter and the power found in this darkness as we wait for Christ to emerge. This reflection is a collaboration with DignityUSA’s Breath of the Spirit series.
From Acorn to Oak
For the Third Sunday of Advent, Cait Gardiner reflects on their journey of coming out as a non-binary Catholic and how fellow non-binary and Queer Catholics provided them with the strength and righteousness of the “oak.” This reflection is a collaboration with DignityUSA’s Breath of the Spirit series.
Giving Away // Giving Back
During the Advent season, we contemplate the actions we can take to bring a little more light and justice into this world. In the following piece, Craig Simpson of Massachusetts Catholics for Indigenous Rights shares how he placed land justice principles into action.
Vocal Training
For the Second Sunday of Advent, Richard Young reflects on how the wilderness provides us with “vocal training”—the skills needed to be the voice for change and inclusion. How do we fine-tune this training in the wilderness? This reflection is a collaboration with DignityUSA’s Breath of the Spirit series.