I wish I could answer this one burning question. Why have Americans become completely immune to gun violence? Most people seem to intellectually understand the facts: But people haven’t allowed…
Last night I attended an event at St. Sabina’s Catholic Church, billed as the Mother’s of the Movement. The keynote speakers, the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, and Breonna…
During lent and Easter I’ve pondered my decision to leave the institutional church. Not because I question my decision, but because the reasons became so apparent. I’ve written about my…
Last night at an impromptu pizza party, a friend implored me to “keep on raging”. I wasn’t sure how to respond. Was it kismet that this morning I happened upon…
I recently got into a Facebook discussion with someone about my decision to leave the Catholic Church. As I navigate this choice and spiritual journey I’ve come to realize the…
The journey to leaving the church didn’t happen overnight. My love for my community held me. But it came at a cost. I compromised. I truly appreciated the love and…
I was raised Catholic. As I reflect back on my church life, I realize my parents checked all the boxes, baptism, mass on Sunday (most of the time) and grace…