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Fr. James Martin’s weak and wobbly bridge

July 13, 2017 Janet E. Smith 56

The need for better “rapport” between the Catholic Church and those who experience same-sex attraction, their friends and family, and the public at large is undeniable. Fr. James Martin, S.J. in his book Building A […]

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