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What keeps you from following Jesus?
Article James Martin, S.J.Many things can get in the way of following our salvation, who is Jesus. Wealth is among the most prominent.
LGBTQ Catholics share their stories at the Synod
Article Michael J. O’LoughlinThe Synod on Synodality may feel more calm than the 2014 version, but attendees still see momentum.
Outreach hosts LGBTQ Catholic dialogue for Synod delegates in Rome
Article Michael J. O’LoughlinA group of LGBTQ Catholics from around the world told delegates to the Synod on Synodality that they love their faith—and simply want to feel welcome.
Approaching the reign of God like a child
Article James Martin, S.J.The key is to keep searching: for good parishes, good preachers, good writers and good people.
Synod retreat leader: What the church can learn from LGBTQ Catholics
Article Timothy Radcliffe, O.P.The Body of Christ needs all of our gifts. We are bearers of the Gospel to each other, writes Timothy Radcliffe, O.P.
Does Jesus really want us to cut off our hands?
Article James Martin, S.J.Jesus uses strong language and vivid imagery to make an important point: nothing should get in the way of our relationship with God.
How meeting Pope Francis gave hope to four Catholic transgender women
Article Christine Zuba“God Bless You. Pray for me, pray for me.” These words of Pope Francis, spoken as he met a group of four transgender women from the United States, including myself, following his general audience earlier this month, have stuck with me. This miraculous encounter, which took place on Sept. 18, had its genesis at Outreach […]
Even the disciples were jealous and envious
Article James Martin, S.J.Even with the benefit of Jesus among them, the disciples were still human, and still subject to feelings of envy and jealousy.
I listened to Synod delegates opposed to LGBTQ issues. Here are my responses.
Article James Martin, S.J.Some church leaders have expressed opposition to a range of LGBTQ issues. In a spirit of synodality, Father James Martin offers his responses.
Why do the disciples not understand suffering?
Article James Martin, S.J.Suffering, as Easter reveals, is never the last word.