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LGBTQ Spirituality: A Journey of Love, Acceptance, and Self-Discovery

by admin October 27, 2023Comments are Disabled

Introduction LGBTQ+ spirituality is a broad term that encompasses the diverse spiritual beliefs and practices of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. It is a journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and love, as LGBTQ+ people seek to connect with their own spirituality in a way that is authentic and meaningful to them. There is no …

What Does a Queer-Centric, Esoteric Catholic Deconstructionist Spirituality Look Like?

by admin June 17, 2023October 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

The Contemplative Order of Compassion was originally known as the Franciscan Companions of the Immaculata — a community of Queer Franciscans, who felt called to address the fear and discrimination being faced by people living with and dying from HIV/AIDS in the early 1980s. Many of these people were denied contact with the outside world, …

Deconstructing Religion: A Journey of Questioning and Discovery

by admin May 21, 2023June 17, 2023Comments are Disabled

Deconstruction is the process of critically examining one’s beliefs and values. It can be a challenging and even painful process, but it can also be a liberating and empowering one. In the context of religion, deconstruction often involves questioning the teachings of one’s faith tradition. It may also involve exploring other religious traditions or exploring …

Religious Trauma for LGBTQ Persons

by admin March 11, 2023June 17, 2023Comments are Disabled

Religious trauma is a form of complex trauma that can occur when an individual experiences negative, harmful, or invalidating messages about their sexual orientation or gender identity from a religious context. This can include messages from religious leaders, family members, or peers. Religious trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s mental health, physical …

Press Release: Alabama attempts to use Roe ruling to ban gender-affirming surgery

by admin July 5, 2022Comments are Disabled

For Immediate Release Harrisburg, PA Gender-affirming care, reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, marriage equality, mental health care and addiction care are all enshrined by the Contemplative Order of Compassion as religious, sacramental rituals. As such they are protected under the First Amendment (Free Exercise clause). In 1962, a New York state judge ruled that a 69-year-old …

Press Release – Overturn of Roe v. Wade

by admin June 27, 2022Comments are Disabled

For Immediate ReleaseHarrisburg, PA With the historic decision the Supreme Court of the United States, which is now clearly under the control of a sociopathic Christian fundamentalist religious cult, thirty-six million women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) have been stripped of their constitutional freedoms that protect bodily autonomy, privacy and personal choice in …

Current Projects & Goals

by admin January 14, 2022June 26, 2022Comments are Disabled

As the world grapples with creating a “new normal” amidst a global health and financial crisis, the Order recognises that these difficult times will bring with them unique opportunities for us to serve our communities with compassion and care. During our first General Assembly, the following goals and objectives were adopted, as initial steps needed …

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The Case for Spirituality as Mental Health Self-Care for Queer Folks

by admin March 17, 2021June 19, 2023Comments are Disabled

While the institution of the church has shut so many LGBTQ+ people out, spirituality and tradition still offer much solace for those who feel alone. written by BEX MUI – The Advocate As a professional queer and social justice advocate, I never thought I’d want to champion the side of faith and spirituality. I was …