Dignity/Milwaukee

09/06/2026

September 6, 2026: Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Ezekiel 33:7–9
Psalm 95:1–2, 6–9
Romans 13:8–10
Matthew 18:15–20

Breath of the Spirit enriches readers through weekly reflections that nurture the integration of faith, sexuality, and gender identity—fostering connections between lived experiences and the richness of Catholic spirituality.

No one is alone. Today, we are more interconnected than ever before. What does this mean for our efforts to spread Christlike love in the world?

09/04/2026

DignityUSA "DATELINE" Newsletter: 09/04/26

As Labor Day approaches, DignityUSA lifts up the efforts of LGBTQIA+ workers of all kinds who contribute or have contributed so much to the lives of their community. We know that many have had to hide parts of our lives in workplaces, and we recognize the extra burden that can place on Q***r workers...

09/02/2026

August 30, 2026: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Jeremiah 20:7–9
Psalm 63:2–6, 8–9
Romans 12:1–2
Matthew 16:21–27

Breath of the Spirit enriches readers through weekly reflections that nurture the integration of faith, sexuality, and gender identity—fostering connections between lived experiences and the richness of Catholic spirituality.

Some Catholics focus their energy on defending the beliefs of the Church and the reputation of individuals, but we don’t need to defend Jesus. Instead, we can make visible the hands and feet of the one who loved us first

08/23/2026

August 23, 2026: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Isaiah 22:1–23
Psalm 138:1–3, 6, 8
Romans 11:33–36
Matthew 16:13–20

Breath of the Spirit enriches readers through weekly reflections that nurture the integration of faith, sexuality, and gender identity—fostering connections between lived experiences and the richness of Catholic spirituality.

Who do you say that Jesus is? Today’s reflection encourages us to embrace mystery, and reminds us that our search for knowledge is made meaningful by the relationship we form with God.

08/23/2026

DignityUSA "DATELINE" Newsletter: 08/21/26

Dignity San Antonio celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a Mass, festive dinner, and celebratory program on August 8, 2026. San Antonio mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, a le***an Catholic, honored the community as San Antonio’s oldest LGBTQ+ organization, thanked them for their many contributions to the ci...

08/18/2026

Congratulations 🎉🥳🎉

Dignity San Antonio will be honored by the San Antonio City Council on Thursday, August 20 during their 9:00 AM Central Time session. Anyone interested can tune in live or watch a recording via the City of San Antonio TVSA portal (find that here: https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/CE/TVSA), the city's official page (https://www.facebook.com/cosagov), or local government cable channels (Spectrum 21, Grande 20, and AT&T 99).

08/17/2026

August 16, 2026: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Isaiah 56:1, 6–7
Psalm 67:2–3, 5–6, 8
Romans 11:13–15, 29–32
Matthew 15:21–28

Breath of the Spirit enriches readers through weekly reflections that nurture the integration of faith, sexuality, and gender identity—fostering connections between lived experiences and the richness of Catholic spirituality.

The answer to our prayers is not always “yes.” Today’s reflection considers the story of the Canaanite woman and explores what faith looks like in the face of rejection.

08/15/2026

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

"Almighty and Eternal God, who hast taken up into the glory of Heaven, with Body and Soul, the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Thy Son: grant us, we pray, that we may always strive after heavenly things and thus merit to share in Her glory. Amen." - C.P.

08/11/2026

August 9, 2026: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

1 Kings 19:9a, 11–13a
Psalm 85:9–14
Romans 9:1–5
Matthew 14:22–33

Breath of the Spirit enriches readers through weekly reflections that nurture the integration of faith, sexuality, and gender identity—fostering connections between lived experiences and the richness of Catholic spirituality.

Thank you for being a reader of Breath of the Spirit. In our recent organization-wide survey, more people said they connect with DignityUSA through Breath of the Spirit than through any other resource we offer. We are grateful for your support and for the contributors who share thoughtful scripture....

08/11/2026

DignityUSA "DATELINE" Newsletter: 08/07/26

In early October, the Vatican has invited the presidents of all national bishops' conferences and leaders of Eastern churches to a synodal meeting to mark the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia. These church leaders are being asked “to proceed, in mutual listening, to a synodal discernment on the...