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Breath of the Spirit: Genuine Seekers and the Wideness of Gods Light
January 4, 2023
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DignityUSA
During this most Christian time of year wherein our faith has leaked so profusely into popular culture it can be tempting to rest in the comfort of our confessional family However todays reflection reminds us that the story of the Epiphany contains w

LGBTQ+ Catholics Recall Pope Benedict XVIs Reign as a Painful Time That Caused Tremendous Damage to the LGBTQ+ Community
December 31, 2022
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Marianne Duddy-Burke (she/her)
Pope Benedict XVI marks what is hopefully the end of a long painful era for LGBTQIA+ Catholics our families and the entire church said Marie DuddyBurke Executive Director of is the worlds oldest organization of Catholics working for justice equality

Breath of the Spirit: Not Presents but Presence: The Give of Jesus and Ourselves this Christmas
December 21, 2022
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DignityUSA
It is the path of least resistance to be caught up in the details of Christmas preparation but in doing so we risk missing the forest of divine Love for all the trees of our todo lists Todays reflection encourages us to refocus on unity and community

Breath of the Spirit: Just How Did the Word Become Flesh?
December 14, 2022
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DignityUSA
Despite the gospel accounts and to some extent because of them the historical circumstances of Jesus birth are shrouded in mystery To some Christians belief in the historical nature of Scripture is a matter of faith But what precisely does it mean to

Respect for Marriage Act Passage an Important Step But Not Equity Says LGBTQIA+/Ally Catholic Group
December 9, 2022
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Marianne Duddy-Burke (she/her)
the nations foremost organization of Catholics working for justice equality and full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in our church and society is pleased that both houses of Congress have now passed the Respect for Marriage Act and that President Biden

Breath of the Spirit: John in Prison: Trusting Gods Message When We Struggle to Hear Gods Voice
December 7, 2022
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DignityUSA
But what if you are in a place where rejoicing is impossible? How do we trust Gods message when we cant hear Gods voice? This weeks reflection examines the story of John the Baptist in prison to draw forth a possible answer to these questions It enco

Toward a Christlike Church: Synodal Report of the People of God of DignityUSA
December 1, 2022
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DignityUSA
We are pleased to present you with this synthesis of the synodal listening process undertaken by the members of This report was submitted to the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops in

Breath of the Spirit: Gods timeline: We are prophets of a hope we may not experience
November 30, 2022
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DignityUSA
Waiting can be the worst! When one is young waiting for Christmas can feel like an eternity As people working and waiting for Gods Reign the delay can give way to despair But Advent and todays reflection challenge us to hold out hope not only for a

Breath of the Spirit: Reckoning with Love's Interventions
November 23, 2022
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DignityUSA
The new liturgical year often seems to come amid a crush of things to do Thanksgiving preparations Christmas plans endofyear parties and so much more The readings of the first week of Advent this year invite us to listen for Loves voice in the midst