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How Jesus’ thirst quenches our own
Outreach Originals Gio Benitez / June 5, 2026As the church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ’s Body and Blood, Gio Benitez reminds us that God always seeks to quench our deepest thirsts.
Archbishop Erio Castellucci to LGBTQ Catholics: Today we are here to ask for forgiveness
Outreach Originals Italian Archbishop Erio Castellucci / June 4, 2026Full text of Archbishop Erio Castellucci’s reflection at the prayer Vigil for the Overcoming of Homotransphobia held at the Parish of Jesus the Redeemer in Modena on May 21st, 2026.
Brad Gooch on children’s classics and fatherhood
Outreach Originals Brad Gooch / June 3, 2026Author Brad Gooch reflects on parenting, LGBTQ family life and beloved children’s classics like Goodnight Moon in this excerpt from his new memoir.
Archbishop John C. Wester on Eli, Samuel and LGBTQ people in the church
Outreach Originals Archbishop John C. Wester / June 2, 2026Archbishop John C. Wester reflects on what the story of Eli and Samuel can teach the church about listening to LGBTQ Catholics.
Elizabeth A. Johnson on Study Group 9: God gave them the same gift
Outreach Originals Elizabeth A. Johnson, C.S.J. / May 29, 2026In this installment of “Theologians and other scholars on the Synod’s call to listen to LGBTQ people,” Elizabeth A. Johnson, C.S.J. reflects on the Acts of the Apostles and the Church’s call to recognize LGBTQ Catholics as equal members of the body of Christ.
Antonio Autiero on Study Group 9: Allowing ourselves to be challenged
Outreach Originals Antonio Autiero / May 29, 2026In this addition of our series “Theologians and other scholars on the Synod’s call to listen to LGBTQ people”, Antonio Auterio argues that the Church must move beyond rigid moral frameworks toward a more pastoral, listening-centered approach.
Lucas Sharma, SJ, on Study Group 9: Listening and the church
Outreach Originals Lucas S. Sharma, S.J. / May 29, 2026In this installment of “Theologians and other scholars on the Synod’s call to listen to LGBTQ people,” Lucas S Sharma, SJ, reflects on parrhesia, synodality and the importance of listening to the lived experiences of LGBTQ Catholics






