61. What We Loved Most From Our Catholic Upbringing (Even Though We Left)

<p>We unpack the parts of Catholicism we still love and live by: the dignity of every person, preferential option for the poor, workers’ rights, solidarity, and care for creation. We get honest about where politics eclipsed the Gospel, why those same values led us out, and how community, ritual, silence, and values-based living still shape our daily lives—queer-affirming, neighbor-minded, and deeply human.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Small Group: Rose and Thorn</p><p>02:02 Positive Influences from Catholic Upbringing</p><p>04:12 The Value of Human Dignity</p><p>07:02 Reflections on Relationships and Complementarity</p><p>11:01 Building Community and Self-Sacrifice</p><p>13:07 Catholic Social Teaching: Core Values</p><p>19:04 Solidarity and Care for God's Creation</p><p>25:12 Community, Rituals, and Traditions</p><p>27:39 Navigating Spirituality Beyond Catholicism</p><p>36:37 The Importance of Silence and No Phone Time</p><p>43:24 Values-Based Living and Personal Growth</p>