Br. Christian Matson
@theatremonk.bsky.social
Diocesan Hermit, Catholic Diocese of Lexington. President, Earendel Theatricals. Vice-President & Chair of Transgender Ministry, Fortunate Families. AMDG + PAX.
Notes on five types of prayer.
November 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Notes on five types of prayer.
Reposted by Br. Christian Matson
This! Fear and cruelty are the point here. Not catching criminals.
Note for Democratic politicians: you don't have to start your condemnations of ICE raids with "We all want to catch violent criminals, but..." Just say "These raids have nothing to do with catching criminals and everything to do with terrorizing innocent minority groups."
November 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This! Fear and cruelty are the point here. Not catching criminals.
Trying to raise funds to cover a dose of Ozempic for the founder of the #LGBT safe house in Uganda I've been mentoring. He's on his 2nd hospitalization in a month, & his docs insist he take it, but he can't afford $500/dose. Can anyone help cover it? www.gofundme.com/f/purchase-h...
Donate to Protect Evicted LGBT Community in Uganda, organized by Cole Matson
Across Uganda, LGBTQ+ individuals face growing insecurity--ranging from arrests, … Cole Matson needs your support for Protect Evicted LGBT Community in Uganda
www.gofundme.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Trying to raise funds to cover a dose of Ozempic for the founder of the #LGBT safe house in Uganda I've been mentoring. He's on his 2nd hospitalization in a month, & his docs insist he take it, but he can't afford $500/dose. Can anyone help cover it? www.gofundme.com/f/purchase-h...
The last member of my friend's LGBT safe house in Uganda was released from police custody & has rejoined the community! They've found a temporary rental they can move into next Wednesday, but need $150/night until then for food/lodging for 15 people. Can you help? www.gofundme.com/f/purchase-h...
Donate to Purchase House of Grace as a Center for LGBT People in Jinja, organized by Cole Matson
In Jinja and across Uganda, LGBTQ+ individuals face growing i… Cole Matson needs your support for Purchase House of Grace as a Center for LGBT People in Jinja
www.gofundme.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The last member of my friend's LGBT safe house in Uganda was released from police custody & has rejoined the community! They've found a temporary rental they can move into next Wednesday, but need $150/night until then for food/lodging for 15 people. Can you help? www.gofundme.com/f/purchase-h...
Thanks to everyone who helped today. The ED was able to get almost all the community members released from police custody. Thanks to your assistance, we were able to hire a van to take them to another city and pay for three nights in rented rooms. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.
We’re about halfway through the amount we need to raise to cover the evicted LGBT community members’ temporary lodging for the next 5 days. $320 left to raise. Thanks for your help and for continuing to spread the word!
I’m in touch with this group I’ve been mentoring, and was sent footage this morning of today’s raid. They’re not being allowed back to the house they purchased last month. $650 will cover all 12 people for 5 days in the temporary rooms they’ve found. I’m sending GoFundMe donations directly to them.
October 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Thanks to everyone who helped today. The ED was able to get almost all the community members released from police custody. Thanks to your assistance, we were able to hire a van to take them to another city and pay for three nights in rented rooms. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.
We’re about halfway through the amount we need to raise to cover the evicted LGBT community members’ temporary lodging for the next 5 days. $320 left to raise. Thanks for your help and for continuing to spread the word!
I’m in touch with this group I’ve been mentoring, and was sent footage this morning of today’s raid. They’re not being allowed back to the house they purchased last month. $650 will cover all 12 people for 5 days in the temporary rooms they’ve found. I’m sending GoFundMe donations directly to them.
🚨🚨🚨This Ugandan LGBT group have been raided and urgently need to relocate. You can help by donating to their GoFundMe - it's for a recently completed project, but includes an update about the situation. DM @theatremonk.bsky.social for further verification. www.gofundme.com/f/purchase-h...
October 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
We’re about halfway through the amount we need to raise to cover the evicted LGBT community members’ temporary lodging for the next 5 days. $320 left to raise. Thanks for your help and for continuing to spread the word!
I’m in touch with this group I’ve been mentoring, and was sent footage this morning of today’s raid. They’re not being allowed back to the house they purchased last month. $650 will cover all 12 people for 5 days in the temporary rooms they’ve found. I’m sending GoFundMe donations directly to them.
🚨🚨🚨This Ugandan LGBT group have been raided and urgently need to relocate. You can help by donating to their GoFundMe - it's for a recently completed project, but includes an update about the situation. DM @theatremonk.bsky.social for further verification. www.gofundme.com/f/purchase-h...
Donate to Purchase House of Grace as a Center for LGBT People in Jinja, organized by Cole Matson
In Jinja and across Uganda, LGBTQ+ individuals face growing i… Cole Matson needs your support for Purchase House of Grace as a Center for LGBT People in Jinja
www.gofundme.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I’m in touch with this group I’ve been mentoring, and was sent footage this morning of today’s raid. They’re not being allowed back to the house they purchased last month. $650 will cover all 12 people for 5 days in the temporary rooms they’ve found. I’m sending GoFundMe donations directly to them.
October 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Reposted by Br. Christian Matson
If you like yelling about misuse of the passive voice, THIS IS IT.
Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken. https://cnn.it/4pPCXIt
37 people arrested and American kids separated from parents after ICE raid at Chicago apartments | CNN
Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken.
www.cnn.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If you like yelling about misuse of the passive voice, THIS IS IT.
Reposted by Br. Christian Matson
Judge IMMERGUT, a Trump appointee to the bench, ruled that Trump's call-up was based on false claims about unrest in Portland and that Trump's own statements were "simply untethered to the facts." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
October 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Judge IMMERGUT, a Trump appointee to the bench, ruled that Trump's call-up was based on false claims about unrest in Portland and that Trump's own statements were "simply untethered to the facts." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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history teacher in 50 years: So in September, that’s when the president signed an executive order criminalizing anti-fascism and saying all resistance would be crushed
student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism
teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.
student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism
teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.
October 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
history teacher in 50 years: So in September, that’s when the president signed an executive order criminalizing anti-fascism and saying all resistance would be crushed
student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism
teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.
student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism
teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.
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I've signed. Will you?
‼️‼️‼️OK so I know it’s late but today brought some really disturbing news that I gotta share with y’all so buckle up, this is a two-parter, and it’s gonna get lengthy. So let’s jump into part one.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I've signed. Will you?
Prepping for monthly game night with my priest and some local theatre buddies #hermitlife
September 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Prepping for monthly game night with my priest and some local theatre buddies #hermitlife
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The FTC is seeking public comment about gender affirming care in order to go after providers and restrict access. Share your stories instead of how this care has helped you and how it is life saving.
We need to counteract their false narratives. Please share!
www.regulations.gov/docket/FTC-2...
We need to counteract their false narratives. Please share!
www.regulations.gov/docket/FTC-2...
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
July 29, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The FTC is seeking public comment about gender affirming care in order to go after providers and restrict access. Share your stories instead of how this care has helped you and how it is life saving.
We need to counteract their false narratives. Please share!
www.regulations.gov/docket/FTC-2...
We need to counteract their false narratives. Please share!
www.regulations.gov/docket/FTC-2...
Reposted by Br. Christian Matson
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
July 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
Reposted by Br. Christian Matson
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
July 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
Reposted by Br. Christian Matson
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July 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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We live in a nation where I am now sending out alerts about what the U.S. attorney general is doing in our name.
It’s a lot to sit with.
It’s going to get a lot darker before it starts getting lighter, but I will keep doing what I do. And, it will get lighter again.
It’s a lot to sit with.
It’s going to get a lot darker before it starts getting lighter, but I will keep doing what I do. And, it will get lighter again.
ALERT: Attorney General Pam Bondi is apparently threatening some of those providing medical care to their minor transgender patients.
If you receive one of these subpoenas, please reach out, have your lawyer do so, or send me a copy. My email is in bio, as is my Signal.
If you receive one of these subpoenas, please reach out, have your lawyer do so, or send me a copy. My email is in bio, as is my Signal.
July 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
We live in a nation where I am now sending out alerts about what the U.S. attorney general is doing in our name.
It’s a lot to sit with.
It’s going to get a lot darker before it starts getting lighter, but I will keep doing what I do. And, it will get lighter again.
It’s a lot to sit with.
It’s going to get a lot darker before it starts getting lighter, but I will keep doing what I do. And, it will get lighter again.
Reposted by Br. Christian Matson
We need to tax the rich! Repost if you agree.
July 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We need to tax the rich! Repost if you agree.
Reposted by Br. Christian Matson
Happy 4th of July, Batman.
July 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Happy 4th of July, Batman.
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Don’t despair. It’s rough going right now. But focus on these words of inspiration from Mahatma Ghandi. Evil never wins. This is temporary if we keep fighting #ThursdayMood
July 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Don’t despair. It’s rough going right now. But focus on these words of inspiration from Mahatma Ghandi. Evil never wins. This is temporary if we keep fighting #ThursdayMood
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Keep fighting. Keep believing in the good of humanity. We are the millions in opposition. We WILL win #Voices4Victory
July 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Keep fighting. Keep believing in the good of humanity. We are the millions in opposition. We WILL win #Voices4Victory
Unpacking show props for the everybrilliantthingupike.eventbrite.com performances this week. Monastery dog Br. Odie is lying down on the job. #theatrelife #monklife #adogslife
June 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Unpacking show props for the everybrilliantthingupike.eventbrite.com performances this week. Monastery dog Br. Odie is lying down on the job. #theatrelife #monklife #adogslife
Celebrate #pride by learning about trans history! Fortunate Families is hosting a free webinar on transgender history in the U.S. next Tuesday, June 24th from 7:00-8:30 PM ET. Register here!
transcatholic101.eventbrite.com
transcatholic101.eventbrite.com
Trans & Catholic 101 - A Fortunate Families Webinar Series
Sign up for this free weekly webinar series taking a deep dive into the issues facing transgender and non-binary people in today's world.
transcatholic101.eventbrite.com
June 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Celebrate #pride by learning about trans history! Fortunate Families is hosting a free webinar on transgender history in the U.S. next Tuesday, June 24th from 7:00-8:30 PM ET. Register here!
transcatholic101.eventbrite.com
transcatholic101.eventbrite.com