You belong in the Church. There is a place for you. You are not alone.
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Male Witness
Manny Gonzalez shares his journey to sanctity and what that looks like for him. He also Shares Resources that helped him along the way. You are not Alone.
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Born This Way?
Fr. Mike explains why it's a bad idea to attribute homosexual behavior to being "born that way." We discuss how identity politics damages public discourse and how true helpful conversation can only ever occur if we treat others, not as members of a group, but as unique individual human souls.
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Female Witness
Avera Maria Santo shares a powerful witness about same-sex attraction, being Catholic, and finding her identity in Christ.
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Find a Group
Courage and EnCourage International is an apostolate in Pittsburgh which offers support for those who experience same-sex attractions and their loved ones.
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The Third Way
A 40-minute documentary film which presents the truth of the Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexuality with love.
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Same-Sex Blessings?
In this video, Jason Evert addresses the confusion over the blessing of same-sex couples in the Church’s recent declaration.
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Person and Identity
The Person and Identity Project offers formation, workshops, and pastoral guidance on transgender issues and the human person.
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Dr. Andrew Sodergren
Dr. Andrew works with Ruah Woods and has good informative YouTube videos addressing a variety of topics from his experience as a psychologist. He is an active member of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association and a frequent speaker for professional and lay audiences on topics involving the integration of psychology and the Catholic faith
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The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender
A good resource for anyone if questions come up.
Helpful Videos
Same-Sex Attraction & The Fear of Loneliness | Fr. Mike Schmitz
Homosexuality, Gay Marriage, and Holiness
Should you “pray the gay away?”
Advice for Discerning While Struggling with Same-Sex Attraction w/ Sr. Natalia
Healing After a Homosexual Lifestyle In Seminary w/ Marco Casanova
Gay Marriage & the Infertility Argument
Catholic & Same-Sex Attracted (Interview with Avera Maria Santo)
Beyond No: What the Catholic Church Has to Say About Same-Sex Attraction | Fr. Mike Schmitz | SLS20
Loving Our LGBTQ+ Brothers & Sisters (feat. Manny Gonzalez)
Why Doesn't the Catholic Church Support Gay Marriage? W/ Trent Horn
Homosexuality and being a “real” man
Can Someone be "Born Gay?" W/ Fr. Mike Schmitz
How To: Loving Those With Same-Sex Attraction | Kim Zember
Responding to Fr. James Martin on Homosexuality w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz
How to Talk About Homosexuality in the Church w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Scott Hahn
Identity in Christ: More Than Just Gay | Fr. Mike Schmitz
Book Recommendations
For Those Struggling:
When Harry Became Sally - Ryan Anderson
Irreversible Damage – Abigail Shrier
Made for Love: Same-Sex Attraction and the Catholic Church- Father Michael Schmitz
Male, Female, Other?-Jason Evert
The Genesis of Gender:
Parents talking to their Kids about Sexuality:
For Parents and Children:
