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The Need for a More Pastoral Approach toward Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Catholics

As Philadelphia prepares for the Pope’s visit and the World Meeting of Families, one would expect to see a program aimed at addressing the Church’s plan to be more pastoral toward gay, lesbian, and transgender people. In a recent Philadelphia Inquirer article, the only mention of such efforts to be expected during the World Meeting… Read More The Need for a More Pastoral Approach toward Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Catholics

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Lenten Reflection Series: Bringing Joy and Love into the World

Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. “A clean heart create for me, O God,… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Bringing Joy and Love into the World

Lent 2015

Lenten Reflection Series: The Lord’s Prayer

Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. Today’s gospel gives us the Lord’s Prayer.  A… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: The Lord’s Prayer

Lent 2015

Lenten Reflection Series: Back to Basics

Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. “We need to get back to basics.”  It’s… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Back to Basics

Lent 2015

Lenten Reflection Series: Believe, God Will Renew All Creation

“See, I am now establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you and with every living creature that was with you.” (Genesis 9:8) Today’s scriptures remind that we need renewal these 40 days. Our world is filled with many beautiful things, yet too many people suffer from poverty and violence.  Facing this suffering can be overwhelming and cause us… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Believe, God Will Renew All Creation

Lent 2015

Lenten Reflection Series: To Serve Others

Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. Sometimes the question comes up of why we… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: To Serve Others

Lent 2015

Lenten Reflection Series: Give and Receive Real Love

Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. When I read today’s first reading, I was… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Give and Receive Real Love

Lent 2015