A reader has just asked, by way of a comment to an earlier post, “Have just seen this film about Catholicism and homosexuality-what do you think? http://vimeo.com/m/93079367 “ I had come across the same video earlier today, by way of a…
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A New British Bishop with the “Smell of the Sheep”
Pope Francis made major headlines when he chose not to live in the Vatican palace, but in smaller rooms at……, to carry his own luggage, and to drive a battered used car. This is fully in keeping with the Gospels…
Pope Francis, on Diversity and Harmony in the Catholic Orchestra.
Pope Francis describes the meaning of “Catholic” as including diversity, and specifically does not equate with uniformity. If the Catholic right has already been surprised by our new pope, following remarks during his in - flight press conference in July,…
Measuring the Bishops’ Disconnect on Same - Sex Relationships.
We are by now familiar with the yawning gulf between some Catholic bishops’ fulminations against equal marriage and the strong support by ordinary Catholics (including many politicians, lawyers and activists who have instrumental in bringing about the gains achieved thus…
“From Wasteland to Promised Land: the Journey Continues” (Quest Conference 2013)
One of the earliest forms of ministry for lesbian and gay Catholics was the development of self - ministry ( Metropolitan Community Church) and support groups (Dignity USA and Quest UK for Catholics, Integrity for Anglicans). Quest this year celebrates…
Lest We Forget: Remember the Ashes of Our Martyrs
For Ash Wednesday, I reminded readers here that the season of Lent is also a “joyful” season, an aspect that should not be ignored. We should never forget though, that it is also a solemn time, above all a time…
The English Call to Action/Dialogue: The Process Continues
Slowly but steadily, the “Call to Action” process that was begun last May by a handful of English priests continues to expand. The initial call was articulated in a letter to the Tablet with just seven signatories, was followed by…
Catholics Breaking for Obama.
To anyone following the US presidential election, it should be obvious that Obama is starting to move ahead in the polls. It’s also clear that US Catholic bishops have none too subtly been signalling their support for the Republicans -…
Gay Marriage and the Gospels: Irony of Ironies!
Nancy Pelosi is one of several Catholic politicians who have stated that it is their Catholicism which drives them to adopt progressive policies - for instance, on gay marriage. Not surprisingly, this angers the religious right. Both Lifesite News and…
Young Gay Catholic Affirms: “And yet, I am still Catholic”.
At the end of 2011, Cardinal George’s intemperate remarks on “some gay activists” led to a lot of anger and hot air: anger by some queer activists and LGBT Catholics at his words, anger by some Catholics at the the…
