Preacher John
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Episcopalian / upcoming Postulant / Cat Dad / Chicago Blackhawks fan
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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.
November 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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'
September 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"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'
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We praise thee, O God; we acknowledge thee to be the Lord.
August 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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
August 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
"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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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.
It’s jarring. It’s unsettling. And it’s really, really hard.
February 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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.
It’s jarring. It’s unsettling. And it’s really, really hard.
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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
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#BlackHistoryMonth 🕯️
February 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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 🕯️
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#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*
February 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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*
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having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension;
January 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension;
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!
January 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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!
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give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous;
January 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous;
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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/
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January 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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/
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So far I'm neither shocked now awed. I am, however, very sad.
January 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
So far I'm neither shocked now awed. I am, however, very sad.
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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.
January 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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.
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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.
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.
January 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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.
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.
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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.
January 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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.
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For the record, Bishop Budde is a rock star.
We are going to need more like her in the days and years to come.
www.npr.org/2025/01/21/n...
We are going to need more like her in the days and years to come.
www.npr.org/2025/01/21/n...
Bishop confronts Trump during sermon at inaugural prayer service
At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ+ children.
www.npr.org
January 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
For the record, Bishop Budde is a rock star.
We are going to need more like her in the days and years to come.
www.npr.org/2025/01/21/n...
We are going to need more like her in the days and years to come.
www.npr.org/2025/01/21/n...
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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.
January 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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.
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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.
January 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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.
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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'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?
In the space of half a day, the new administration has trashed the Constitution, subverted the independence of the DOJ, granted a broad amnesty to traitors, abandoned the global community on climate and public health, and launched a wide-ranging attack on minority rights.
January 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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'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?
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Hadn’t thought of it that way before…
January 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Hadn’t thought of it that way before…