Fr. Bryan Massingale is a Black, openly gay priest, but not, in his own words, “a hybrid car,” that can be segmented into identity categories. Instead, he’s compound reality, a mystery made by God’s grace. Bryan joins host James Martin, S.J., on “The Spiritual Life” podcast to talk about the values of authenticity and integrity in his life and ministry. 

Timecodes:

0:00 Bringing God’s love forth

2:38 Why Bryan’s race and sexuality are significant

5:36 Challenges of being a Black and gay Catholic priest

11:35 How Bryan came out as gay

17:40 Authenticity frees us and others

25:55 Bryan’s advice to someone struggling with the church

29:38 The church’s tragic track record on racism

34:53 Why Bryan remains in the church despite racism

39:34 The spiritual practice of journaling & music

44:45 Audience Question: What can parents of L.G.B.T.Q. children do when their kids refuse to come to Mass?

Read Fr. James Martin's article reflecting on this conversation

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