Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity

"Short Yet Perfect" according to J. Marts. The worst thing about this book is that it's too short.Ever since I heard first about this book, I have wanted to read it, and talk to Father James Martin as well. This was especially true after I learned that he had a lot of family members of LGBT persons come to him after reading it.In his introduction, he mentions that animosity and contempt in general has skyrocketed with social media. That is something I agree with.He repeats himself at times, but like a teacher does. "Again, what I mean by this is" It's a way to reiterate and cycl. "A great guide to dialogue between any group!" according to J. Carpenter. WOW! An amazing read from one of my favorite Jesuits. I recommend this book beyond the LGBT community and beyond the Catholic community, but to anyone that is tired or people being under minding, rude or indignant to each other! A great lesson on mutual respect, compassion, and sensitivity. It is a welcome breath of fresh air as our nation/world continues to have trouble with civil dialogue. I also like that he includes the text for all scripture references, this makes the book a great stand alone prayer/reflection aid.AMDG️‍ �. a fan of Father Martin since I read his wonderful book, “My Life with the Saints” many years Finding Common Ground through ScriptureI have been a fan of Father Martin since I read his wonderful book, “My Life with the Saints” many years ago and I have been a fan of the Jesuits for decades. My father, the son of illiterate immigrants, was the first person in his family to ever attend college due to the charitable actions of Jesuit priests. My father was pulled out of a life of ignorance and darkness by the Jesuits. St. Ignatius believed that reform within the Catholic Church began with reform of the individual and I

"The largest mass shooting in US history took place at a gay club, and the LGBT community has been profoundly affected," he began. Martin uses the image of a two-way bridge to enable LGBT Catholics and the church to come together in a call to end the "us" versus "them" mentality. Adapted from an address he gave to New Ways Ministry, a group that ministers to and advocates for LGBT Catholics, Building a Bridge provides a road map for repairing and strengthening the bonds that unite all of us as God's children. Now Martin expands on his reflections in this moving and inspiring book, offering a powerful, loving, and much-needed voice in a time marked by anger, prejudice, and divisiveness. Turning to the catechism, he draws on the three criteria at the heart of the Christian ministry - "respect, compassion, and sensitivity" - as a model for how the Catholic Church should relate to the LGBT community.. On the day after the Orlando nightclub shooting, James Martin SJ posted a video on Facebook in which he cal