When a body is so broken that it is entirely dependent on the care of others or a mind is basically gone, we are called to give dignity to what remains, for it still houses one created in the image of God.
"What next?" Is a prayer, whether we realize it or not. "What next?" is an invitation for the Spirit, who stands at every crossroads to offer a word of wisdom, if only we will listen. - Steven Charleston 'Ladder to the Light'
We praise thee, O God; we acknowledge thee to be the Lord.
"The way to God is always through love of neighbor, whether the neighbor is a spouse or family member, a dear friend, a stranger or even an enemy." Paul J. Wadell
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I lost my mother 1 month ago tomorrow, I couldn't stop crying during the church service this morning and this afternoon has been just as bad.
One byproduct of everything that’s happening in this country right now is the realization that the people you could once go to for a modicum of comfort are no longer the people you can go to for a modicum of comfort.
It’s jarring. It’s unsettling. And it’s really, really hard.
A standing woman smiles warmly at the camera, dressed in beautiful orange and white bishop garb. She holds a silver crozier (a bishop’s staff) in front of her. She has glasses and either short hair or her hair pulled back. She’s wearing a miter (pointy orange hat), an embroidered cope (cape thing), a cassock-alb (white robe), and a matching orange stole.
Ketlen Adrien Solak is the most-recently-consecrated Black bishop in the Episcopal Church as of November 13, 2021. Originally from Haiti and a lover of music, the Bishop of Pittsburgh is known for integrating lyrics and music into her preaching.
#BlackEpiscopalHistory
#BlackHistoryMonth 🕯️
Day 14 at the hospital with my mother. She is having a very hard time shaking of the anesthesia from yesterday's procedure. I pray that she gets better soon. As for me, well let's just say that I want to hibernate for about 6 months after she gets out. *sigh*
having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension;
Amen!
Holy cow! 40 degrees outside. I'm ready to put on shorts and mow my lawn! After I might lay out to get some sun on my ghost looking legs!
give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous;
Episcopal Migration Ministries helps refugees all over the world. If you felt inspired by Bishop Budde’s sermon this week, consider making a gift in her honor: episcopalmigrationministries.org/donate-now/
So far I'm neither shocked now awed. I am, however, very sad.
If your Christianity causes you to be offended by someone asking the most powerful person in the country to be merciful towards the powerless, then you have profoundly misunderstood the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Bible verses condemning trans folks: 0
Bible verses about welcoming migrants: 33
Bible verses about advocating for peace: 429
Bible verses about loving God and others: 714
Bible verses about taking care of the poor: 2000+
There are absolutely no "biblical" grounds for being anti-trans.
He-who-we-wont-name-because-even-typing-the-five-letters-tastes-like-dog-shit - feeling the weight today. Thank God for a solid lectionary and brave bishops.
For the record, Bishop Budde is a rock star.
We are going to need more like her in the days and years to come.
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Fyi they are not "pastors" they are Priests.
Hooray!
A heart shaped Transgender Pride flag on a white background centered below the words "Your validity is not dictated by an executive order."
To my friends and family in the trans/nonbinary community: who you are is valid, worthy of love and respect, and you deserve to live as your authentic selves. No executive order changes any of that.
i know everything is bad but i still think it's cool that we're getting a black Captain America and a jewish Superman this year.
A note to people who do political messaging:
I'm a straight white guy who lives in the suburbs and nothing in Trump's numerous EOs does anything to help me or my family. Not one thing.
It's all self-interest and cruelty. How does that lower the price of eggs?
I've had it 3 times and each time has been worse than the time before.
Image of stacked document boxes in a chandelier-lit room with a caption joking that Tulsi Gabbard, if confirmed, would gain access to information previously available only to Mar-a-Lago bathroom visitors.
Hadn’t thought of it that way before…
