News and Views
Quiet signs of resurrection love
Outreach Originals John Consolie / April 5, 2026Even when we can’t see Jesus, the resurrection makes true his promise to be with us always through tangible signs of love.
Walking with LGBTQ people entering the Catholic Church through O.C.I.A.
Outreach Originals The Rev. Michael Trail / April 4, 2026Walking with an LGBTQ person discerning the Catholic Church is walking with Christ, who calls all to become fully who we were created to be.
A Good Friday meditation: my mom, the Cross and compassion
Outreach Originals James Martin, S.J. / April 3, 2026Fr. James recounts the final days of his mother’s life and the quiet lessons he learned about compassion while sitting at her bedside.
A transgender man on the church’s language and witness on gender
Outreach Originals Maxwell Kuzma / March 31, 2026Why the church’s words about gender matter—and how they affect transgender Catholics seeking accompaniment.
Saintly companions for LGBTQ Catholics this Lent
Outreach Originals Mickey McGrath, OSFS / March 30, 2026Brother Mickey McGrath reflects on the saintly companions LGBTQ Catholics can pray to for guidance on our Lenten journey.
From “Hosanna” to “Crucify him”: Entering the mystery of Holy Week and our salvation
Outreach Originals Valentina Marquez / March 27, 2026Palm Sunday offers an invitation, no matter where we find ourselves in our faith, to walk with Jesus the journey of love this Holy Week.
A reflection on Fr. James Martin’s “Work in Progress”, illustrating how our early holy messes reveal God’s presence over time.