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About Me
- Michael J. Bayly
- Born and raised in Australia, I now reside in the U.S. where from 2003-2015 I served as the executive coordinator of the Catholic Pastoral Committee on Sexual Minorities (CPCSM). During this time I also helped found both The Progressive Catholic Voice and the Catholic Coalition for Church Reform.
I established The Wild Reed in 2006 as a sign of solidarity with all who are dedicated to living lives of integrity – though, in particular, with gay people seeking to be true to both the gift of their sexuality and their Catholic faith. The Wild Reed's original by-line read, “Thoughts and reflections from a progressive, gay, Catholic perspective.” As you can see, it reads differently now. This is because my journey has, in many ways, taken me beyond, or perhaps better still, deeper into the realities that the words “progressive,” “gay,” and “Catholic” seek to describe.
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Even though reeds can symbolize frailty, they may also represent the strength found in flexibility. Popular wisdom says that the green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm. Tall green reeds are associated with water, fertility, abundance, wealth, and rebirth. The sound of a reed pipe is often considered the voice of a soul pining for God or a lost love.
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Past Wild Reed Posts
of Special Interest
of Special Interest
Catholicism
Conscience
Sexuality and Spirituality
Catholic and Gay
The Vatican and Homosexuality
The Courage Apostolate and NARTH
Vatican II
Women and the Church
Perspectives on Natural Law
The Rainbow Spirit Interviews
Catholic Scholars, Theologians, and Commentators
In the Garden of Spirituality
In the Footsteps of Spring
The Journal of James Curtis
Film
Creating Safe Environments for LGBT Students: A Catholic Schools Perspective by Michael J. Bayly (Haworth Press, 2007).
(For reviews, click here, here, and here.)
On September 24, 2012, Michael Bayly of Catholics for Marriage Equality MN was interviewed by Suzanne Linton of Our World Today about same-sex relationships and why Catholics can vote 'no' on the proposed Minnesota anti-marriage equality amendment.
To watch this interview, click here.
Updates
Proposed Anti-Marriage Equality Amendment Defeated (11/7/12)
Marriage Equality Comes to Minnesota (5/13/13)
Honoring the Catholic Role in Achieving Marriage Equality in Minnesota (7/24/13)
On the First Anniversary of Marriage Equality in Minnesota, a Celebratory Look Back at the Important Role Played by Catholics (5/14/14)
To watch this interview, click here.
Updates
Proposed Anti-Marriage Equality Amendment Defeated (11/7/12)
Marriage Equality Comes to Minnesota (5/13/13)
Honoring the Catholic Role in Achieving Marriage Equality in Minnesota (7/24/13)
On the First Anniversary of Marriage Equality in Minnesota, a Celebratory Look Back at the Important Role Played by Catholics (5/14/14)
© Michael J. Bayly
2006-2021
2 comments:
Such amazing altars to represent the various aspects of the aspects of Advent. As a Christopagan, recently "out" with my fully Roman Catholic family, I find your site a place a refuge.
For me, the altars display an open yearning, an experience of light,almost a fasting of space.
Of course Advent is all about fasting, waiting, making space, finding our light.
Advent is not about waiting for "little baby Jesus". Jesus came over 2000 years ago. We are celebrating the incarnation of the Universal Christ- The Archetype of Creation. The
light of all. Our light within and without. For this we celebrate.
Happy Holidays. Blessed Yule Blessed Be!
Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Anonymous. I'm happy and honored that you find The Wild Reed to be a place of refuge.
Peace,
Michael
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