Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez:

"The preferential option for the poor is ultimately a question of friendship. Without friendship, an option for the poor can easily become commitment to an abstraction....When we become friends with the poor, their presence leaves an indelible imprint on our lives..."

Sarah's book is excellent. We are reading it in our book club!

Tony Campolo Throws a Party for a Prostitute In his book The Kingdom of God Is a Party, Tony Campolo relates an experience he had late one night in Hawaii.Up a side street I found a little place that was still open. I went in, took a seat on one...

The world would be a lot better place if Christians threw a lot more parties for prostitutes.

Thanks, Tony Campolo. You are missed, but your vision for the kingdom lives on. RIP, good and faithful servant.

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Creating a sanctuary in times of fear “Can’t we just agree to disagree?” This has been a common thread lately on social media and among conversations with people I know. Certainly, we can. I like vanilla, and you prefer chocolate ice crea...

I wrote this piece after sitting with 45 LGBTQ friends and allies and trying to find a way forward. I hope it helps you take a step in caring for yourself and others.

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