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Queer Spirituality

Could Pope Francis Be The Gay Community's Greatest Hope?

Joseph Amodeo | Posted 05.14.2013 | Religion
Read More: Gay Rights, Queer Spirituality, Catholic Church, Pope Francis, Marriage Equality, LGBT Catholics, Gay Catholics, Religion and Sexuality, New Pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Roman Catholic Church, Religion News
Joseph Amodeo

As Cardinal Bergoglio made his way to the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square, I felt a sense of uneasiness. However, as he readied himself for his first apostolic blessing, it was his simple acts of humility that made me to pause and reflect on how he may be the gay community's greatest hope.

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Will Your Catholic Parish Stand Up Against Bullying?

Joseph Amodeo | Posted 12.04.2012 | Religion
Read More: Queer Spirituality, Gay Catholics, Glaad, Bullying, Spirit Day, LGBT Catholics, Catholic Church, Religion and Sexuality, Religion News
Joseph Amodeo

This request is not political; rather, this is a request for displayed compassion that will allow LGBT youth to know they are loved and created in the image of God.

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Gay In The Pew: LGBT Catholics And Church Teaching

Joseph Amodeo | Posted 09.08.2011 | Religion
Read More: Catholic Church, Gay Christian, Queer Spirituality, Catholic Catechism, Gay Catholics, LGBT Christian, Homosexuality and the Church, LGBT Catholic, Teachings of Jesus, Christian Inclusiveness, Christian Love, Religion and Sexuality, Religion News
Joseph Amodeo

We should choose to stay in the Church while embracing Christ's guidance -- ask questions, seek answers and never stop knocking -- because one day the door will be opened.

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