A report coming out of Australia is indicating that the Newtown Catholic Church has become one of the world’s first churches to apologise to LGBTI people for the hurt caused by the action and inaction of Catholic and Christian people and churches. In June, Pope Francis called for an apology to gay and lesbian people and St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Newtown become one of the first to respond holding a Liturgy of Apology organised by the Rainbow Catholic Interagency for Ministry on Friday.
“It was difficult to choose which personal stories to share during the liturgy; each individual’s story is so powerful, unique and precious,” Francis Voon, a Catholic organiser said. “As organisers we wanted to make sure the event was ethical, respectful and safe for all. There are so many heartbreaking stories of our LGBTIQ siblings. CONTINUE
Not apologizing for my faith, what I believe in or Gods word. I can guarantee the apology of one person does not represent every person in that church.
Not sure what they are apologizing for. If it is because of the alienation of fellow sinners who need Christ just as desperately as we all do, then I wholeheartedly agree. On the other hand, if they are apologizing and implying homosexuality is acceptable to God, then no. They are the deceived. Homosexuality is adultery and a sin. All aldultery is sin and unacceptable to God. God didn’t make you that way any more than he made alcoholics, pedophiles, or the rest of us with sinful tendencies. We should welcome all seekers with love, but don’t lie to them.
Newtown-most unhappy, disgruntled people I have ever come across. Full of homos. I do a door to door census job.