Jesuit Father James Martin felt called to advocate for LGBTQ Catholics after the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. In today's episode Jeannie and Mike talk to Father Jim about the marginalization of LGBTQ Catholics and how Pope Francis and scripture inspire a ministry of accompaniment and inclusion.

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LINKS:

Books:

Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity By James Martin, S.J. https://www.harpercollins.com/products/building-a-bridge-james-martin?variant=32117748236322

Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone By James Martin, S.J. https://www.harpercollins.com/products/learning-to-pray-james-martin?variant=39344420847650

Mentioned in the podcast:

"Trans and Catholic: A parent's perspective" By Deacon Ray Dever https://uscatholic.org/articles/201805/transgender-and-catholic-a-parents-perspective/

Articles about LGBTQ ministry:

"5 common questions about LGBT Catholic ministry" (Video), By James Martin, S.J. https://youtu.be/nCqIKKrvzvQ

"Can you really hate the sin and love the sinner?" By James Martin, S.J. https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/03/14/hate-sin-love-sinner-verse-242567

"Catholics must support all workers, regardless of identity" By Deacon Ray Dever https://uscatholic.org/articles/201907/the-church-should-support-all-workers-regardless-of-sexual-or-gender-identity/

"Pope Francis understands Fr. Martin—Do we?" By Rachel Amiri https://wherepeteris.com/pope-francis-understands-fr-martin-do-we/

"Pope Francis is making space for LGBT people in the church—with limits. And it's a huge step forward." By James Martin, S.J. https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2021/09/23/james-martin-pope-francis-lgbt-241483

On the CNA controversy:

"Father Martin vs the Anonymous Bishops" By Mike Lewis https://wherepeteris.com/father-martin-vs-the-anonymous-bishops/

"On the CNA/Martin Affair" By Nathan Turowsky https://wherepeteris.com/on-the-cna-martin-affair/