It’s because of crap like this (which also comes in a Catholic version through the programs called the Courage Apostolate) …

… that I feel so strongly the mission of DignityUSA and its chapters around the country should focus on the “gay issue” — and nothing else. Just look at this young man.  Clearly seeking something, wouldn’t it be wonderful if someone truthfully and faithfully and convincingly helped him to see himself as God sees him?

Young gay Roman Catholics need a place where they can learn that God created them as they are, that it’s not only OK but good and right for them to live their lives as the people God created them to be.  They need a place where they can be fully themselves — fully gay and fully Catholic. I pray that Dignity and its chapters continue to be such places — fully Gay and fully Catholic.