For many people, coming out can be frightening, especially if they feel that their church, or God, is somehow against them.

If you are struggling with being an LGBT person in the Catholic church, here are five things to remember, from Fr. James Martin, SJ.

Buy the revised and expanded version of Building a Bridge: https://www.harperone.com/jamesmartin/

Background Artwork: © Tina Bits, Shutterstock, courtesy of Harper One
Music: Sappheiros   / sappheirosmusic  

America Media is the leading provider of editorial content for thinking Catholics and those who want to know what Catholics are thinking.

******
Signup for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/2Ka4SOi
Subscribe to America Magazine: http://bit.ly/2KeFiHI

******
Follow us on Social Media:
• America Media on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2Kal3Ll
• America Media on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2viJosZ
• America Media on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Ka5q6O

******
Support more videos like this: http://bit.ly/2vgqm6A