{"product_id":"b079rbfyqw","title":"Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity","description":"\u003cp\u003eA landmark, Church-endorsed call for Catholics and the LGBTQIA+ community to build a relationship rooted in respect, compassion, and sensitivity—from renowned Jesuit priest and  New York Times  bestselling author James Martin, SJ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in the wake of the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting,  Building a Bridge  is essential reading for LGBTQIA+ Catholics and their families, friends, and allies, as well as for priests, bishops, and pastoral ministers seeking to welcome LGBTQIA+ people more fully into the life of the Church. Father Martin draws directly on the Catechism's mandate that LGBTQIA+ people be treated with respect, compassion, and sensitivity, offering a two-way path toward genuine dialogue. This revised and expanded edition carries the official Imprimi Potest and has been praised by cardinals and bishops across the Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTopics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat respect, compassion, and sensitivity look like in practice—for both Church leaders and LGBTQIA+ Catholics Concrete steps parishes and dioceses can take toward LGBTQIA+ outreach and ministry How language, naming, and pastoral care shape belonging in the Catholic Church Biblical passages for reflection and meditation on identity, dignity, and faith A prayer for LGBTQIA+ people who feel rejected by their church Discussion questions ideal for book groups, parish ministries, and personal reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompassionate, courageous, and grounded firmly in Scripture and Catholic teaching, this book speaks to anyone navigating the intersection of Catholic faith and LGBTQIA+ identity—whether you're a gay or lesbian Catholic, a parent of an LGBTQIA+ child, or a church leader looking for guidance. Readers who found hope and clarity in Andrew Marin's  Love Is an Orientation  or Justin Lee's  Torn  will find in  Building a Bridge  a distinctly Catholic, pastorally minded companion—one written from inside the institution it asks to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a Bridge  isn't a debate about doctrine; it's an invitation to conversation, prayer, and ministry rooted in the Gospel call to welcome those on the margins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":67975675707428,"sku":"YSL64107","price":4.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/2614\/7620\/files\/81b4MIJMviL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793607833","url":"https:\/\/booktavero.com\/products\/b079rbfyqw","provider":"BookTavero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}