When it comes to gays and lesbians, the Gospel values of love, mercy and compassion are the building blocks of all church teaching.

This is the holiest week of the Christian calendar.

Lent is drawing to a close.

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

What can we learn from these stories? What does God want to teach us?

how many of us actively do things to prepare for Easter?