Jessica Gerhardt

"Wicked (Part 1)" provides an immersive sensory experience and a story of just how much the marginalized have to teach us, hailing solidarity as our greatest hope for overcoming oppressive powers. 

The critical response to Cecilia Gentili's funeral reflects a poverty of imagination for how the church might integrate queer culture within a Catholic liturgy in a way that respects both tradition and LGBTQIA+ dignity. 

In 'The Modern Saints: Portraits and Reflections on the Saints,' artist Gracie Morbitzer shares images of "these role models who have come before us, who have shown us that there's not only one way to be a Christian." 

Book review: Through reflections, poetry and meditations, Arielle Estoria's The Unfolding identifies five phases of spiritual evolution that echo the words of beloved Catholic mystics.

Flamy Grant recently became the first drag queen to top the Christian music charts. Catholic musician Jessica Gerhardt spoke with Grant for NCR about the album, queerness and faith.

The enneagram is now a popular tool for categorizing and understanding personality. I've found it to be a tool for deepening my relationship with God that is easily integrated into a Christian understanding and practice.

Perspective: As a music minister, I ultimately agree with banning worship music when it has been composed by people who have been accused of committing grave sexual and spiritual abuses.

Commentary: Can we lean into the mystery of the resurrected Christ whose appearance was changed? Can we be open to listening to what our transgender and nonbinary siblings say to us and find Christ there?

As a Catholic singer-songwriter in Los Angeles, I have found fulfillment building community among and promoting other artists. I wanted to highlight a few incredibly gifted artists, who just happen to be Catholic too.

Album review: In Halsey's latest album, the alternative electro-pop artist reflects on becoming a new parent and grapples with experiences that go along with pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood. For Catholics especially, much of the album will feel familiar.