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Breath of the Spirit Reflection: Disappointment Demolition and Discernment
October 4, 2023
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DignityUSA
Jeff Vomund It is tempting to read todays Scriptures as a call for vengeance and a justification of ones righteous anger However todays reflection points us in a different direction and instead asks if our disappointments might lead us to discern as
Popes encouraging statement on blessing of same-sex unions an unexpected and welcome sign of openness says LGBTQIA+ Catholic group
October 3, 2023
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DignityUSA
Pope Franciss statement to five Cardinals that there might be ways for church officials to bless samesex unions is a welcome sign of openness on LGBTQIA+ issues says The group is the worlds oldest Catholic organization working for justice equality an
Breath of the Spirit Reflection: Humble With a Dash of Uppity
September 28, 2023
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DignityUSA
John P Falcone It is tempting to hear the Christian call to humility or meekness as an excuse to excuse injustice But todays reflection reminds us that in the Christian worldview humble and assertive coexist In fact if we are to take Jesus as our mod
Breath of the Spirit: Change OUR Hearts
September 21, 2023
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DignityUSA
Marie Szpakowska Often we think of repentance as a precursor to being forgiven We repent of our sins and God forgives us However todays reflection broadens this scope instead suggesting that we must also repent if we hope to forgive others
Breath of the Spirit: The Radical Equality of God's Kin-dom
September 21, 2023
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DignityUSA
Richard Young It can be difficult and frustrating to understand what Jesus parables mean for us How can a given story apply to my life right now? Todays reflection invites us to hear Jesuss parable of the generous employer as sign of the generosity a
Diocese of Clevelands Gender/Sexuality Policies Betray Essence of Catholicism May Be Dangerous
September 12, 2023
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DignityUSA
New policies on sexuality and gender identity impacting all parishes and schools in the Diocese of Cleveland are of great concern to leaders of Dignity Northeast Ohio and The organizations minister to LGBTQ+ Catholics their families and allies
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Breath of the Spirit: Loving Ourselves
September 6, 2023
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DignityUSA
Weve heard the directive To love our neighbors as ourselves so often it can feel like a clicha Todays reflection asks what we are to do with such a sentiment when Church and society have advocated so strongly that we not love who we are
DignityUSA Releases Anti-Conversion Therapy Booklet
September 5, 2023
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DignityUSA
Unlike legitimate professional therapy conversion therapy is not evidencebased and most formal conversion therapy programs in the US have shut down in recent years Scientific evidence has found conversion therapy to be both ineffective and psychologi
Breath of the Spirit Reflection: Finding Our Souls Finding Ourselves
August 30, 2023
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DignityUSA
The Psalmist reminds us that our God is a light unto our path (Psalm ) But where is that path leading? Todays reflection reminds us that we have nowhere else to find Love and no one we must meet to guide us Instead wherever and with whomever we go we
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