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Tonidecali
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Episcopal priest •Editor at Earth & Altar• #faithfullyLGBTQ •he/him/his •Associate of the Order of Julian of Norwich
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I often quote older works that use generic male pronouns, that should not be taken as an endorsement of the practice today. I do not speak or write in that way, but I also do not feel free to revise or alter other authors in that regard. My intent is not to offend.
Yes! Saint James Cathedral in Fresno stream their Spanish service via facebook. www.stjamesfresno.org
St. James Episcopal Cathedral
www.stjamesfresno.org
June 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Turns out reading Frederick Buechner while making corn chowder is a good combination.
"You can sincerely believe there is no God and live as though there is. You can sincerely believe there is a God and live as though there isn't." ❤️
Inspired to add some dried mustard.
May 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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God chose to be our mother in all things
April 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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The Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande received a letter from Trump’s DHS today accusing them of human trafficking because they run a shelter for migrants—a shelter paid for, in part, *by* DHS. It is an attack on the freedom of religion, and on the trustworthiness of the govt. youtu.be/7Wl4f0bA4MI
Bishop Michael Hunn Responds to Department of Homeland Security: Defending Our Border Ministry
YouTube video by Michael Hunn
youtu.be
March 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
My cat Biscuit can't read a clock. And he cares not one bit about a time change. 🤷🏽‍♂️
March 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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They are who we think they are
February 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Why does this week feel like 1000 years? 🫠
February 7, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Just a truly gutting piece from @christianitytoday.com about when ICE agents came to a church to arrest an immigrant last week.

The whole thing is worth reading, but this section asks the big question: why was it necessary to arrest him there? www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/shou...
February 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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I don't WANT to preach this morning -- JD Vance is not a serious person, he lacks the intellectual chops to do this kind of work, so rewarding his thirst with response is undignified -- but the Spirit demands at least a brief bit of sermonizing
January 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

This is right after he says, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

To be a living temple of God's Spirit of Perfection is to be a vessel of mercy.

To be devoid of mercy is to be devoid of the Holy Spirit.
January 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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in 1.5 hrs: Due to the number of executive orders, immigration raids, and other policy changes, EMM is scheduling an additional immigration call. EMM will share updates and resources and will be joined by the OGM & the Chief Legal Officer. zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Episcopal Church Immigration Updates. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Due to the number of executive orders, immigration raids, and other policy changes, Episcopal Migration Ministries is scheduling an additional immigration call for Tuesday, January 28 from 1 - 2 pm ES...
zoom.us
January 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials.
Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps | CNN
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citiz...
www.cnn.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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In response to this, Rep Mike Collins of GA tweeted that she should be deported.

So let's talk about disgust again, because we are seeing disgust driven fascism in real time.
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Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"
January 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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I will note that pulpit from which the Bishop gave her sermon is not only the one from which Martin Luther King Jr gave his last sermon on the Sunday before he was killed, it also contains a panel of a man being martyred, paired with an exhortation for God to open the eyes of a tyrannical leader.
January 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Il a fait les cieux et la terre,
la mer, avec tout ce qui s’y trouve.
Il est l’éternel gardien de la vérité.
Il rend justice aux opprimés, Il donne du pain aux affamés.
Le Seigneur libère ceux qui sont enchaînés. »
January 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Dès qu’ils rendent leur dernier souffle,
dès qu’ils retournent à la terre,
leurs projets périssent avec eux.
Heureux celui qui a pour secours le Dieu de Jacob,
et qui met son espoir dans le Seigneur son Dieu.
January 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
« Je veux l’acclamer toute ma vie,
célébrer mon Dieu par mes chants tant que j’existerai.
Ne comptez pas sur les gens influents :
ce ne sont que des êtres humains, ils sont impuissants à sauver.
January 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Feliz quien busca ayuda en el Señor *
y tiene al Dios de Jacob por esperanza.
Creador de cielo, tierra, mar y cuanto existe, *
Dios se mantiene fiel por siempre;
Da justicia al pueblo oprimido *
y pan a la gente hambrienta.” Salmo 146:2-6
January 23, 2025 at 5:15 AM