News and Views
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.
Chris Lawton, CSP / March 25, 2026
A reflection on Fr. James Martin’s “Work in Progress”, illustrating how our early holy messes reveal God’s presence over time.
New survey reveals most Americans back LGBTQ rights, amid divides within religions
Link National Catholic Reporter / March 23, 2026Come Out!
Outreach Originals James Martin, S.J. / March 20, 2026The story of Lazarus asks us, “What do you need to “let die” in the tomb?” Like Lazarus, Jesus calls us into the light and into new life.
Listening to Longing: A Lenten Journey
Outreach Originals David Hlebain / March 18, 2026A gay Catholic’s journey through rejection, spiritual longing and rediscovered belonging during the Lenten season.
