We (Christian Left) predicted this might happen. The signs have manifested for at least 5 years now, even longer.  The Religious Right finally calls the teachings of Jesus “Woke,” “Liberal,” and “Weak.” Let me again clarify who the Religious Right is.   The Religious Right is not most Christians.  It’s a percentage of mostly white American Christians, under 15%, in all branches of Christendom (Evangelical, Catholic/Orthodox, Protestant) who are weaponing the Christian faith for purposes of political power.  The other 85% of... Read more

When someone I don’t particularly like gets disciplined, I try not to gloat and laugh with joy. Now I confess, I have cheered when Donald Trump gets into trouble, but I believe he is a clear-and-present danger to our country, so that’s a different matter. But what if this individual is one of my Catholic brethren. Well, I certainly need to take a different approach than I do with Donald Trump. First, I cannot jump to conclusions or publish false... Read more

At 52 years-of-age, I have finally formed my own political ideas, the way I understand God, a moral conscience, the way I see life, and the way I see others. I do not expect anyone else to take my journey. Prior to that, my conscience was deeply coerced and even abused, not by my sweet husband but primarily by conservative clergy and laity in Anglo religious and extended familial circles, particularly men who I will not name. I’m not playing... Read more

This past week, November 2nd, was both El Dia De Los Muertos and All Souls Day. It was a day to remember deceased relatives and pray for the faithfully departed.  I’ve lived in San Antonio for over 20 years now, but I didn’t understand how connected these two holidays were until this week. I also didn’t understand how bigoted some people truly were until some reacted to El Dia De Los Muertos.  From the Anglo Religious Catholic Right, I heard... Read more

Seven years ago, I became Catholic out of traditionalist Anglican circles and into traditionalist Catholic circles through the Ordinariate. At that time, I had very conservative views on sexuality, but I still believe today in finding a life-spouse, whether that person is heterosexual or homosexual.  I know this is something I cannot force on another person, but I do encourage life-long monogamy unless that person is capable and wishes to go into consecrated religious life.  Thank God we were forced... Read more

A few days ago, I saw a post advocating for the vote of Donald and Melania Trump from a certain demographic. I will now advocate for Joe and Jill Biden and paste a link to my publication from Faith-On-View here about the life issues the Democratic party actually supports. Op-ed: Catholic Republican to Catholic Democrat, which is more pro-life? – Faith on View For this article specifically, I will focus on the character of Joe Biden verses Donald Trump. Joe... Read more

I’ve been a Christian all my life. I’ve always loved Church, the Scriptures, hymns, a faith family, and my identity in Christian ministry. It’s why I eventually converted to Catholicism and came into full communion with Rome as a former Anglican seven years ago. I started out in traditionalist circles and realized that my family cannot spiritually survive there although the music and liturgy are beautiful in Anglo-Catholic settings like the Ordinariate. Believe it or not, after everything that has... Read more

In the featured picture to the left, this is my friend Laura Campbell  at a Florida pride event.  In the featured picture to the right is me in my Free Mom Hugs shirt at a Texas Pride Parade a year ago. I was there to prevent suicide by offering hugs of affirmation and words of acceptance.  Laura’s style of advocacy is different than mine, and that’s a good thing. We need different advocacy styles. Laura lives in Florida while I... Read more

From the start of COVID in 2020 through the current bans on books, I have seen a good number of misinformed statements about what is true and what is actually taking place or “Lived Reality.”  When the publications and research match these lived experiences, this is where the truth resides. Between my husband and I, we both know of 12 people who died of COVID, most of who weren’t elderly but Black and Hispanic.  Most of these 12 people were... Read more

Good Morning, Morning Coffee always seems to ignite my writing. Today is no exception. After seven years of becoming Catholic out of conservative Anglicanism, I realize what my primary purpose is in the Catholic Church.  This is to save as many Catholic Neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ lives and families as I possibly can. To be honest, there are times I want to bolt out the door. My family will not allow it; my friends will not allow it; and believe the... Read more