The Wild Reed

Thoughts & interests of a queer seeker of the Divine Presence;
of a “soul dancer,” seeking to embody with grace and verve
the mystico-prophetic spiritual tradition

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

The Christmas Truce of 1914

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Here’s a timely recollection of a special Christmas event and “a beautiful moment in history” that’s seldom remembered: the soldiers’ truce ...
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Monday, December 24, 2007

Clarity and Hope

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He has visited and redeemed his people . . . that we might serve him without fear . . . to give light to those who sit in darkness . . . to ...
Sunday, December 23, 2007

Roman Catholicism’s “Popularity” in Britain

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While surfing the internet earlier this evening, the following headline caught my eye: “Catholicism Now Britain’s ‘Most Popular’ Faith” . ...
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The Real Fascist Threat in Europe

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And, no, it’s not Islamo fascism Ever noticed how a lot of so-called traditionalist Roman Catholic weblogs readily foment fear and hysteria ...
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Saturday, December 22, 2007

Hans Küng: Still Speaking from the Heart of the Church

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Now here’s some exciting news: the second volume of Hans Küng ’s autobiography has recently been published – though, from what I can gather...
Friday, December 21, 2007

Mmm, That Sweet Surrender

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Friday nights are often “music night” here at The Wild Reed , and tonight for your listening (and viewing) pleasure I present, courtesy of Y...

The Centered Life as an Advent Life

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Recently, I was at my friends Ken and Carol’s house where I came across an Advent reflection in a magazine dedicated to the spiritual life....

Celibacy and the Roman Catholic Priesthood

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Along with other members of the editorial team of The Progressive Catholic Voice , I’ve recently been conducting research and interviewing ...
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Thursday, December 20, 2007

Thomas Merton on "the Advent Mystery"

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The following quote by Thomas Merton appears in Dignity Twin Cities ’ December 2007 newsletter. It’s excerpted from Merton’s 1950 book, ...
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Friday, December 14, 2007

My Advent Prayer for the Church

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The November-December 2007 issue of The Gay and Lesbian Review features an insightful interview with Ian McKellen , one of the greatest ...
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Thursday, December 13, 2007

Local Media Coverage of December 2 Vigil Falls Short

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In my last post I shared the National Catholic Reporter ’s coverage of the December 2 Vigil for Solidarity with LGBT Catholics that I and...
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NCR's Coverage of December 2 “Vigil for Solidarity”

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The December 14 issue of the National Catholic Reporter includes coverage of the Vigil for Solidarity with LGBT Catholics that I, and ot...

What Scientists in the UK Are Saying About Homosexuality

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In the United Kingdom, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (whose motto is: “Let wisdom guide”) has released a report on the origins of sex...
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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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