Monday, December 19, 2011

The Wild Reed's Year in Review

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Part 2: April – June 2011

Following is a further selection of 2011 Wild Reed posts, the putting together of which I found particularly meaningful. Many of these posts have also generated the most comments from readers.

If you’ve yet to read these posts then I hope you'll take the time to do so. I also hope that the experiences and insights they convey will, in some way, resonate with you and encourage and inspire you on your journey.


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April 2011

When Expulsion is the Cost of Discipleship

Responding to Bishop Tobin's Remarks on Gay Marriage

Governor Mark Dayton to LGBT Advocates: "I Stand With You"

Dreaming of Spring

Who Is This Man? (Part 1 of The Wild Reed's 2011 Holy Week series)

A Uniquely Liberated Man (Part 2 of The Wild Reed's 2011 Holy Week series)

Joseph Palacios: "The Church is Not the Victim"

Remembering Elisabeth Sladen

An Expression of Human Solidarity (Part 3 of The Wild Reed's 2011 Holy Week series)

Happy Birthday, Dad

No Other Way (Part 4 of The Wild Reed's 2011 Holy Week series)

Two Betrayals (Part 5 of The Wild Reed's 2011 Holy Week series)

"The Wonder You Bring . . ."

And What of Resurrection? (Part 6 of The Wild Reed's 2011 Holy Week series)

Jesus: The Breakthrough in the History of Humanity (Part 7 of The Wild Reed's 2011 Holy Week series)

To Believe in Jesus (Part 8 of The Wild Reed's 2011 Holy Week series)

Mourning Lis, Farewelling Sarah Jane

What a Man! – Ben Cohen



May 2011

Catholic Attitudes on Gay and Lesbian Issues: An Overview

Tips on Speaking as a Catholic in Support of Marriage Equality and Against the Proposed "Marriage Amendment"

What a Man! – Sean Avery

What a Man! – Hudson Taylor

At the Minnesota Capitol, Signs of the Times

Bill Donohue's Homophobic Claims Refuted by Bishops' Study

What a Man! – John Kriesel

An Eventful Day at the Capitol

At the MN Capitol, Protests Against the Proposed Marriage Amendment Continue

Day One of the Campaign to Defeat the Anti-Family Marriage Ban

The Soul of a Dancer

"Fervently Catholic, Proudly Gay and Happily Married"

The Political Intrigue (and Money) Behind the MN Marriage Amendment

In the Struggle for Marriage Equality, MN Catholics are Making a Difference by Changing Hearts and Minds

A "Truly Queer Theory" on Sex

Marriage Equality: Simple Answers to NOM's Complicated Lies

Out and About – May 2011



June 2011

Gay Pride: A Celebration of True Humility (Part 1 of The Wild Reed's special “Gay Pride 2011” series)

Joseph O'Leary Responds to Carson Holloway's Arguments Against Gay Marriage

Hans Küng: "The Gospel of Jesus Christ is Stronger Than the Hierarchy"

Dusty Springfield: Queer Icon (Part 2 of The Wild Reed's special “Gay Pride/Queer Appreciation 2011” series)

Gay Pioneer Malcolm Boyd on Survival – and Victory – with Grace (Part 3 of The Wild Reed's special “Gay Pride/Queer Appreciation 2011” series)

Catholic Author Richard Rodriguez on Why Churches Fear Gay Marriage

Senator Scott Dibble's Message of Hope and Optimism (Part 4 of The Wild Reed's special “Gay Pride/Queer Appreciation 2011” series)

In New York, a "Breakthrough Victory" for Marriage Equality

Worldwide Gay Pride – 2011

Parvez Sharma on Islam and Homosexuality (Part 5 of The Wild Reed's special “Gay Pride/Queer Appreciation 2011” series)

A Catholic Presence at Gay Pride

Out and About – June 2011



NEXT: Part 3: July - September 2011


See also the previous post:
The Wild Reed's Year in Review: January – March 2011


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