James Martins Building a Bridge: “Brave, Prophetic and Inspiring”

Brave, prophetic and inspiring are among the plaudits handed out to a book that will be released soon, Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity, written by Fr James Martin, SJ, a regular contributor to the magazine America. Fr James is…… Continue reading James Martins Building a Bridge: “Brave, Prophetic and Inspiring”

Quest Partners With Stonewall to Counter Bullying in Catholic Schools

Catholic teaching is clear, on the importance of opposition to homophobia, in any form: It is deplorable that homosexual persons have been and are the object of violent malice in speech or in action. Such treatment deserves condemnation from the Church’s pastors wherever it occurs.  (CDF) It is deeply regrettable though, that even this sentiment…… Continue reading Quest Partners With Stonewall to Counter Bullying in Catholic Schools

My Prayer for Pentecost by Sister Joan Chittister, OSB

The Holy Spirit embodies the life force of the universe, the power of God, the animating energy present in all things and captured by none. On this great feast of Pentecost, the coming of the Spirit of God, I invite you to pray with me: May the Gifts of the Holy Spirit bring fire to…… Continue reading My Prayer for Pentecost by Sister Joan Chittister, OSB

Pentecost: the earthquake that shakes the human heart

On 22nd May 2015, people in Kent were woken at 2.52am to a sound like that of a bomb exploding, beds shaking, windows rattling and doors opening, the result of a 4.2 magnitude earthquake originating 13km off the coast, close to the town of Sandwich. The following day my sister, who lives in the county, told…… Continue reading Pentecost: the earthquake that shakes the human heart

MENTAL HEALTH IN LGBTQ COMMUNITIES: Building Resilience

Four members of Quest East Midlands attended this event that was convened by Professor Julie Fish, Reader in Social Work & Health Inequalities and Director of the Centre for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Research at De Montfort University (DMU). The event was part of De Montfort Uni’s “Pride” month that happens each February (to…… Continue reading MENTAL HEALTH IN LGBTQ COMMUNITIES: Building Resilience

Faith, religion and LGBT mental health problems

In 2012, a Gallup poll conducted in the United States revealed that faith, across all the major faith traditions, is associated with greater positive mental well-being. Religion and spirituality can be a source of great strength in people’s lives, instilling a sense of belonging and community and fostering a desire to improve oneself. Unfortunately, for…… Continue reading Faith, religion and LGBT mental health problems