News and Views
What happens when we don’t get what we pray for?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / October 18, 2025The key is to continue to be in relationship with a God whom we sometimes don’t understand.
Storytelling is at the heart of belonging for Gen-Z LGBTQ Christians
Outreach Originals Grace Davis / October 17, 2025For Santa Clara student Grace Davis, sharing LGBTQ Christian stories is about living a life “led with love.”
Outreach to host Advent prayer service in Los Angeles on Dec. 11
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / October 10, 2025The event will take place at St. Monica’s Parish and explore what makes parishes welcoming to LGBTQ people.
How a Coming Out Day prayer service strengthened a Notre Dame student’s faith
Outreach Originals Ryan Wachter / October 10, 2025For one gay Catholic at Notre Dame, coming out in the context of shared prayer on National Coming Out Day strengthened his faith in God.
The person you hate is someone to help, learn from and even find salvation from
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / October 10, 2025Jesus is giving his disciples and us a way out of demonization and polarization.
Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy
Link National Catholic Reporter / October 8, 2025What one gay Catholic learned by creating a church tour series on Instagram
Outreach Originals Adam Llorens / October 7, 2025Exploring Catholic churches across the country, the author writes that he experienced in them what it means to live out the ethos, “all are welcome.”
Are we “unworthy servants”?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / October 4, 2025Jesus loves us and, with that love, calls us to a “high bar” of love, mercy and compassion.
An LGBTQ Catholic reflects on the complexities of going to confession
Outreach Originals Flora x. Tang / October 3, 2025An LGBTQ theologian shares insights into her own delicate relationship with the sacrament of reconciliation and what it means for her faith.
