In the Gospel for the third Sunday of Easter, we read once again the familiar story of the Journey to Emmaus. What is less familiar, but of major importance for LGBT Christians, is the sequel - the journey FROM Emmaus,…
Monthly Archives: May 2014
May: A Month for Marriage?
May looks set to be a fascinating month, for those interested in the inexorable spread of marriage equality across the United States - including the deep red ones.
“Phall if you but will, rise you must”
In this Easter season especially, we need to recall constantly the words of Pope Saint John Paul II, “We are the Easter people”. This is particularly important for me personally this year, after the disappointment I wrote about yesterday (“Despised, Rejected”).…
IDAHO 2014: “Living in Prophetic Hope”
May 17th will be marked around the world as the International Day Against Homophobia - “IDAHO”. In London this year, Christians will be marking the day at St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, with a workshop titled “Living in Prophetic…
“Despised and Rejected”: A Personal Anecdote
Holy Week has come and gone, and for many will by now be almost forgotten. But we remain in the liturgical season of Easter, and so it remains appropriate to reflect further on this great feast. The Easter Triduum in…
Queer Saints and Martyrs: Calendar for May
Queer Saints and Martyrs: Calendar for May Queer saints, martyrs and other notable dates for October feature lesbian lovers, a renowned female mystic, a notable secular saint, and two dates of importance for combating homophobia.
