Quote of the Day

I do not wish to lend our voice to notions which might suggest that same-sex couples are a threat incapable of sharing relationships marked by love and holiness and, thus, incapable of contributing to the edification of both the church and the wider society.

– Bishop Robert Lynch
Quoted in Bob Shine's article
"Florida Bishop Says Church Should Respond
to Marriage Equality with 'Patience and Humility'"
Bondings 2.0
January 8, 2015

Related Off-site Links:
Church Needs Patience, Humility in Light of Same-sex Marriage – Bishop Robert N. Lynch (Tampa Bay Times, January 6, 2015).
Belgian Bishop Advocates Church Recognition of Gay Relationships – John A. Dick (National Catholic Reporter, December 30, 2014).
Dublin Priest Receives Standing Ovation After Saying He is Gay During Mass and Calling for Marriage Equality – The Belfast Telegraph (January 9, 2015).
A New Welcome for Gay Catholics in the Church – Francis DeBernardo (CNN, October 13, 2014).
It's Time for Our Bishops to Think Outside the Box About Effective Pastoral Leadership – Christine Schenk (National Catholic Reporter, January 8, 2015).
Pope Francis Wins a Battle to Welcome Gays in the Church – Barbie Latza Nadeau (The Daily Beast, October 20, 2014).
Homosexual Relationships: Another Look – Bill Hunt (The Progressive Catholic Voice, September 8, 2012).

See also the previous Wild Reed posts:
• Marriage: "Part of What is Best in Human Nature"
• Quote of the Day – December 30, 2014
• Something to Think About – November 4, 2014
• Pope Francis' Understanding of Catholicism: An Orchestra in Which All Can Play!
• Why I Take Hope in Pope Francis' Statement on Gay Priests
• Quote of the Day – May 31, 2014
• Astounded
• Jonathan Capehart: "Catholics Lead the Way on Same-Sex Marriage"
• Catholic Church Can Overcome Fear of LGBT People