Sermon by The Reverend James Alison

James Alison is considered one of the world’s preeminent theologians. Educated at Oxford University|his work focuses on themes of God's unconditional love|listening to voices on the margins|and the importance of embodying the values of grace|forgiveness|and mercy in the Christian community.



In 2009|Alison was dismissed from Catholic clerical status for being gay|forbidding him from teaching|preaching|or presiding. Upon learning this news|Pope Francis called Alison and told him|"I want you to walk with deep interior freedom|following the Spirit of Jesus. And I give you the power of the keys." James resumed his work teaching|writing books|and serving as retreat leader. He is the author of Knowing Jesus|Raising Abel|The Joy of Being Wrong|Faith Beyond Resentment|On Being Liked|Undergoing God|Broken Hearts|and New Creations. James' books have been translated into Spanish|Italian|Dutch|French|Russian|and Portuguese.