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In this moving and inspiring book, Martin offers a powerful, loving, \u003cbr\u003eand much-needed voice in a time marked by anger, prejudice, and divisiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the day after the Orlando\u003cbr\u003enightclub shooting, James Martin S.J. posted a video on Facebook in which\u003cbr\u003ehe called for solidarity with our LGBT brothers and sisters. \"The largest\u003cbr\u003emass shooting in US history took place at a gay club and the LGBT community has\u003cbr\u003ebeen profoundly affected,\" he began. He then implored his fellow Catholics--and\u003cbr\u003epeople everywhere--to \"stand not only with the people of Orlando but also\u003cbr\u003ewith their LGBT brothers and sisters.\" Father Martin's post went viral and\u003cbr\u003ewas viewed more than 1.6 million times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdapted from an address he\u003cbr\u003egave to New Ways Ministry, a group that ministers to and advocates for LGBT\u003cbr\u003eCatholics, \u003cem\u003eBuilding a Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e provides a roadmap for\u003cbr\u003erepairing and strengthening the bonds that unite all of us as God's children.\u003cbr\u003eMartin uses the image of a two-way bridge to enable LGBT Catholics\u003cbr\u003eand the Church to come together in a call to end the \"us\" versus\u003cbr\u003e\"them\" mentality. Turning to the Catechism, he draws on the three\u003cbr\u003ecriteria at the heart of the Christian ministry--\"respect, compassion, and\u003cbr\u003esensitivity\"--as a model for how the Catholic Church should relate to the LGBT\u003cbr\u003ecommunity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER OF THE LIVING NOW\u003cbr\u003eBOOK AWARD IN SOCIAL ACTIVISM\/CHARITY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJesuit priest and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author James Martin issues an impassioned plea for Catholic leaders to relate to their LGBT flock in a new way, one characterized by compassion and openness. In this inspiring book, Father Martin turns to three virtues from the \u003cem\u003eCatechism of the Catholic Church\u003c\/em\u003e--\"respect, compassion, and sensitivity\"--as a model for how both the Catholic leadership and LGBT Catholics can move together on a \"two-way bridge\" toward reconciliation and love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking new book also includes spiritual and biblical resources for LGBT people and their families, friends, and allies. Father Martin offers biblical passages, accompanied by meditations and questions for reflection, to help LGBT people find their place in the church and enter into a deeper relationship with God. \u003cem\u003eBuilding a Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e is a compassionate book desperately needed in today's climate of divisiveness. \u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eSister Jeannine Gramick, SL, co-founder of New Ways Ministry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJesuit priest and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author James Martin issues an impassioned plea for Catholic leaders to relate to their LGBT flock in a new way, one characterized by compassion and openness. In this inspiring book, Father Martin turns to three virtues from the \u003cem\u003eCatechism of the Catholic Church\u003c\/em\u003e--\"respect, compassion, and sensitivity\"--as a model for how both the Catholic leadership and LGBT Catholics can move together on a \"two-way bridge\" toward reconciliation and love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking new book also includes spiritual and biblical resources for LGBT people and their families, friends, and allies. Father Martin offers biblical passages, accompanied by meditations and questions for reflection, to help LGBT people find their place in the church and enter into a deeper relationship with God. \u003cem\u003eBuilding a Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e is a compassionate book desperately needed in today's climate of divisiveness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064178602118,"sku":"9780062837530","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3446\/5926\/files\/pMK2Sf2Sm49780062837530.webp?v=1781317593","url":"https:\/\/profixdiy.com\/products\/building-a-bridge-how-the-catholic-church-and-the-lgbt-community-can-enter-into-a-relationship-of-respect-compassion-and-sensitivity-paperback","provider":"ProFix Home Repair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}