Catherine Cavazos Renken
@catherinerenken.bsky.social
Mom of 2 kids + 1 dog, PCUSA pastor, advocate for reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights, fan of dill pickles, edgy memes, Peloton, + naps
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A preacher gets up, quotes scripture, and reminds the congregation that God loves the outcast — those in fear for their lives — the poor, prisoners, the disabled, and the oppressed.
In response, an outraged mob tries to kill the preacher.
Is this the New Testament or The Washington Post?
In response, an outraged mob tries to kill the preacher.
Is this the New Testament or The Washington Post?
Sunday Musings
What about those who don't go along with the mob?
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January 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
A preacher gets up, quotes scripture, and reminds the congregation that God loves the outcast — those in fear for their lives — the poor, prisoners, the disabled, and the oppressed.
In response, an outraged mob tries to kill the preacher.
Is this the New Testament or The Washington Post?
In response, an outraged mob tries to kill the preacher.
Is this the New Testament or The Washington Post?
Reposted by Catherine Cavazos Renken
Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
January 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
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♀️ All FETUSES are anatomically FEMALE until sexual differentiation begins, approx 7 weeks after conception
Since the NEW Exec Order defines sex according to what ANATOMY existed at CONCEPTION, 100% of Americans are now LEGALLY FEMALE.
See y’all in court
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Since the NEW Exec Order defines sex according to what ANATOMY existed at CONCEPTION, 100% of Americans are now LEGALLY FEMALE.
See y’all in court
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
By Federal Order, All Men Are Now Women
All fetuses are anatomically female until sexual differentiation begins, approximately seven weeks after conception. Since the new executive order defines sex according to what anatomy existed at conc...
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January 22, 2025 at 6:15 AM
♀️ All FETUSES are anatomically FEMALE until sexual differentiation begins, approx 7 weeks after conception
Since the NEW Exec Order defines sex according to what ANATOMY existed at CONCEPTION, 100% of Americans are now LEGALLY FEMALE.
See y’all in court
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Since the NEW Exec Order defines sex according to what ANATOMY existed at CONCEPTION, 100% of Americans are now LEGALLY FEMALE.
See y’all in court
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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If you’re upset by a woman prophetically speaking truth to power, allow me to introduce you to Jesus’ mom:
“God has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. God has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.” -Luke 1:52-53
“God has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. God has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.” -Luke 1:52-53
January 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
If you’re upset by a woman prophetically speaking truth to power, allow me to introduce you to Jesus’ mom:
“God has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. God has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.” -Luke 1:52-53
“God has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. God has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.” -Luke 1:52-53
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I woke up praying for #BishopBudde and all who stand to preach a message of hope, grace, mercy, and love in an environment where those things are demonized. Bishop, I don't know if you'll ever see this, but you encouraged so many people this week. God is well pleased with you.
January 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I woke up praying for #BishopBudde and all who stand to preach a message of hope, grace, mercy, and love in an environment where those things are demonized. Bishop, I don't know if you'll ever see this, but you encouraged so many people this week. God is well pleased with you.
Morning chuckle at tip jar in the local coffee shop.
January 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Morning chuckle at tip jar in the local coffee shop.
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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 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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"
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No one is OK right now.
At least, no one with working empathy and a knowledge of History who’s paying attention.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/its-ok-if-...
It's OK if You're Not Ok. No One Who's Paying Attention Right Now, is.
“How are you?” I asked my dear friend Julie, as she fell down into her chair across from me with a loud exhale.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
January 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
No one is OK right now.
At least, no one with working empathy and a knowledge of History who’s paying attention.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/its-ok-if-...
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Remember:
It can be sad. It can be tragic. It can be disgusting and depressing and discouraging.
But it doesn’t have to mean this is who we are now. It’s what our country is doing right now and that’s not the same as who we are.
Who we are isn’t up to him.
It can be sad. It can be tragic. It can be disgusting and depressing and discouraging.
But it doesn’t have to mean this is who we are now. It’s what our country is doing right now and that’s not the same as who we are.
Who we are isn’t up to him.
January 21, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Remember:
It can be sad. It can be tragic. It can be disgusting and depressing and discouraging.
But it doesn’t have to mean this is who we are now. It’s what our country is doing right now and that’s not the same as who we are.
Who we are isn’t up to him.
It can be sad. It can be tragic. It can be disgusting and depressing and discouraging.
But it doesn’t have to mean this is who we are now. It’s what our country is doing right now and that’s not the same as who we are.
Who we are isn’t up to him.
Breathe in hope.
Breathe out despair.
Breathe in love.
Breathe out hate.
Breathe in grace.
Breathe out vengeance.
Today, I breathe in the Holy Spirit. I better understand the hope the Hebrew people had for an earthly Messiah, and I remind myself that our Savior is alive + reigns above.
Breathe out despair.
Breathe in love.
Breathe out hate.
Breathe in grace.
Breathe out vengeance.
Today, I breathe in the Holy Spirit. I better understand the hope the Hebrew people had for an earthly Messiah, and I remind myself that our Savior is alive + reigns above.
January 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Breathe in hope.
Breathe out despair.
Breathe in love.
Breathe out hate.
Breathe in grace.
Breathe out vengeance.
Today, I breathe in the Holy Spirit. I better understand the hope the Hebrew people had for an earthly Messiah, and I remind myself that our Savior is alive + reigns above.
Breathe out despair.
Breathe in love.
Breathe out hate.
Breathe in grace.
Breathe out vengeance.
Today, I breathe in the Holy Spirit. I better understand the hope the Hebrew people had for an earthly Messiah, and I remind myself that our Savior is alive + reigns above.
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January 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.’ — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On #MLKDay, we honor his legacy by choosing love over hate, justice over injustice, and hope over fear.
On #MLKDay, we honor his legacy by choosing love over hate, justice over injustice, and hope over fear.
January 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.’ — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On #MLKDay, we honor his legacy by choosing love over hate, justice over injustice, and hope over fear.
On #MLKDay, we honor his legacy by choosing love over hate, justice over injustice, and hope over fear.
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MLK Day Post…Who are our heroes? Richardson tells us: open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
January 19, 2025
You hear sometimes, now that we know the sordid details of the lives of some of our leading figures, that America has no heroes left.
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January 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
MLK Day Post…Who are our heroes? Richardson tells us: open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good…
~Romans 12:9
#dailyverses
#ordinarytime
#GodIsLove❤️
~Romans 12:9
#dailyverses
#ordinarytime
#GodIsLove❤️
January 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good…
~Romans 12:9
#dailyverses
#ordinarytime
#GodIsLove❤️
~Romans 12:9
#dailyverses
#ordinarytime
#GodIsLove❤️
Looking for indoor ways to celebrate MLK Jr Day with my 8 and 10yo kids. Outdoor activities have all been canceled. Ideas? #bittercold #MLKJrDay #trying
January 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Looking for indoor ways to celebrate MLK Jr Day with my 8 and 10yo kids. Outdoor activities have all been canceled. Ideas? #bittercold #MLKJrDay #trying