Confessions of a Gay Married Priest, A Spiritual Journey
Testimonials
“I’m not a Christian, but if someone has figured out how to be gay, married and a priest, that shows hope to me for a more just and life-giving world where our diversity is our strength. This book speaks to young, trans people like me… and to so many others.”
— Lukas Berredo, Political Coordinator, Movement for Sexual Diversity – MUMS, Chile
“This is a book that will touch your soul. Whether or not you are gay, married, or Catholic, you will find Monette’s story very human, courageous, and inspiring.” — Diana Whitney, Ph.D., President of Corporation for Positive Change, Taos, NM, USA
“I am deeply moved by the life of this Catholic priest from the US. He credits the excluded peoples of Latin America, their liberation theology, and in particular Paulo Freire for sharpening his critical understanding of social systems and the Catholic Church. He is convinced that individual and social salvation is within human reach, and that in my view is his prime contribution to the struggle against discrimination and homophobia.” — Mariela Castro Espin, Director, National Center for the Study of Sexuality, Havana, Cuba
“Through little cameos in prose and poetry, Monette’s faith journey shows the triumph of the human spirit over religious messages to suppress sexuality. This is a story of self-discovery and self-acceptance that brings about freedom for a more authentic God-relationship.”
— Sister Jeannine Gramick, SL, Lesbian/Gay Advocate, USA
”What the LGBT community seeks is the freedom to live authentic lives, free from discrimination. Monette is now living an authentic and rich spiritual life; he makes clear that religion and religious freedom don’t have to be obstacles to equality for our families.”
— Kate Kendell, Executive Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, USA
“This book is appropriate for any one who wants to understand him/herself better before committing to another person, whatever one’s sexual orientation might be. It covers topics such as family, identity, self-awareness, values, religion, faith, as well as individual transformation and how it strengthens marital bonds.”
— Roberto Corral Russo, Vice President, Cuban Psychology Association, Cuba
“It’s the one book, readable in an afternoon, that I would recommend for Pope Francis. The lessons Monette shares are lessons for the future church where all women, men and children are appreciated and welcomed in their diversity. The church needs to remove the blinders so that gay and lesbian Catholics can openly share their gifts with the church, something many are already doing while living in the shadow of fear.”
— Dan Grippo, Former Marketing Director, National Catholic Reporter, Mexico
“Confessions is a page-turner. I don’t recall having read a work that touched me so deeply emotionally and intellectually, creatively and literarily.”
— Richard J. Beauchesne, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, Emmanuel College, Boston, USA
“Maurice Monette tells his own unique story but at the same time gives voice to the stories of many other gay married priests. His honesty, humility, intelligence, and wit will lead even non-gay, non-married, and non-ordained readers to reexamine their own journeys with the Spirit.”
— James B. Nickoloff, Editor, Gustavo Gutierrez: Essential Writings, USA
“Simple, brief and at the same time very profound, Maurice’s story offers strength and peace of mind to those who wish to make transformative changes in their lives.”
— Patricia Arenas, Coordinator of the Human Change Learning Community, Cuba
“Confessions of a Gay Married Priest: A Spiritual Journey opens hearts and minds. This book is as big as the Americas. The book is inspiring LGBT people and their families and friends to tell their own life stories and to heal, hope and live healthy and full lives. As a fundraiser, the book is bringing desperately needed funds to our non-profit to support young moms with HIV/AIDS. ”
— Paco Arjona, Director, Puerto Vallarta LGBT Community Center – SETAC, Mexico
“This story illustrates one of the most counter intuitive messages of world religions, how our failings, heartbreaks and disappointments can be stepping stones to the spiritual joys of the second half of life.”
— Richard Rohr, Author of “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life”
