Archbishop Sample's statement regarding the recent statement from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on gay marriage: 

"I would like to express gratitude to the Holy Father for the recent statement from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF).  All persons are created in the image and likeness of God, have an inherent human dignity, and are worthy of our love and pastoral care. At the same time there are certain actions and relationships (in this case same-sex unions) that cannot be blessed by the Church. This recent statement from the CDF is simply a reaffirmation of the Church’s constant teaching. This is not a matter of discrimination but of honoring the truth of the human person and the dignity of marriage itself. I realize this is an unpopular truth as evidenced by the response by many to this statement, which was approved by Pope Francis. But such a clarification is important today when there is so much confusion about what is for our authentic good and how to draw closer to Christ.  I am grateful for the Church's clear teaching on this matter and I pray that this will be a unique moment of grace for the life of the Church. As we approach Holy Week and Easter, I pray that all of us, brothers and sisters in Christ, will be renewed by a life-giving and transformative encounter with the crucified and risen Savior."