{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ff6f1700f627c2e31d991d4/652472e316a477001180f108?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Reaction To The Recent Announcement From The Vatican Regarding Blessing Same Sex Unions","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ff6f1700f627c2e31d991d4/1696939488437-1fcff10345112789e534db55c4544a7c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This episode is slightly different as it is Conor on his own, sharing his thoughts about the recent headlines from the Vatican regarding the blessing of same sex unions.</p><p><br></p><p>The language the Vatican uses when talking about LGBTQI+ people can often be so upsetting and hurtful, and this episode discusses a way forward for people of faith who are made feel 'less than' by the Church. Hopefully the main takeaway from this episode for anyone who has a faith and who feels excluded from the Church, is that they know there is a wonderful community of Celebrants across Ireland and further afield who want to celebrate them while also including their faith and beliefs. </p><p><br></p><p>If you want to get involved in the conversation you can get in touch via <a href=\"www.instagram.com/celebrationsessionspodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Celebration Sessions on Instagram</a></p>","author_name":"Conor Clear"}