The point where religion and LGBT identities meet is one of the biggest flashpoints of our time (and of multiple points in history). This film talks about the work of one Jesuit priest who looks to both sides of that divide with compassion, understanding, and hope.
To Catholics who feel rejected by the church or elements within it, Fr. Martin says, "You are in a church that is still learning how to love you"--don't leave it yet, it needs you to live up to its full potential.
To the church, in fact Pope Francis himself, Fr. Martin serves as a reminder to the institution's true and ideal essence of serving those on the margins, not getting caught up in the bad faith political positions and squabbles of the day. Fr. Martin's goodness and humanity, and the humanity of those he ministers to, is clear as day.
People will look back on this movement and see how vital it was to our times.
To Catholics who feel rejected by the church or elements within it, Fr. Martin says, "You are in a church that is still learning how to love you"--don't leave it yet, it needs you to live up to its full potential.
To the church, in fact Pope Francis himself, Fr. Martin serves as a reminder to the institution's true and ideal essence of serving those on the margins, not getting caught up in the bad faith political positions and squabbles of the day. Fr. Martin's goodness and humanity, and the humanity of those he ministers to, is clear as day.
People will look back on this movement and see how vital it was to our times.