Well, I may think Call to Action is too liberal for the majority of Catholics, but I'd love to be able to go to their annual convention. Their convention has the best slate of Catholic speakers you'll find anywhere. I think I'm too liberal for the majority of Catholics, so I try to tone things down and express my ideas in a way that reaches a broader spectrum. I don't think this is dishonest, since I don't say anything that compromises what I believe.

On Fridays, I work at a women's center that's run by four wonderful nuns. When I'm there, I can relax and not be careful how I say things - the nuns are kindred spirits. We had Edwina Gateley speak last weekend - Edwina's a well-known figure in Call to Action, and a fascinating woman.

I don't think I've ever considered leaving the Catholic Church. I figure it's just as much my church as it is the Pope's, and I'm not about to let those right-wingers take over my church.

I do like National Catholic Reporter but I prefer America the weekly magazine published by the Jesuits. Lots of thoughtful writing there.

-Joe Offer-