Padre Santiago Rodriguez
@thepilgrimpadre.bsky.social
Episcopal Priest. Ignatian Spirituality. Husband. Dad. Futbol Aficionado. Runner. Slytherin. he/él 🇨🇴🇨🇦🇪🇸🇺🇸🕯️⚓️
One of the moments I treasure most as a priest is vesting for the Eucharist: the quiet ritual of prayer and preparation before stepping into mystery. Each short prayer as I vest draws me deeper into the grace of what we’re about to celebrate: the Sacrament of Love.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
One of the moments I treasure most as a priest is vesting for the Eucharist: the quiet ritual of prayer and preparation before stepping into mystery. Each short prayer as I vest draws me deeper into the grace of what we’re about to celebrate: the Sacrament of Love.
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Blessed All Hallow's Eve. Today we remember that all is sacred. We are all called to holiness - to friendship with God.
Even the parts of ourselves that feel like monsters and ghouls, the pieces we hide behind masks, the things we want to disguise afraid they’ll make us unlovable.
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Even the parts of ourselves that feel like monsters and ghouls, the pieces we hide behind masks, the things we want to disguise afraid they’ll make us unlovable.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Blessed All Hallow's Eve. Today we remember that all is sacred. We are all called to holiness - to friendship with God.
Even the parts of ourselves that feel like monsters and ghouls, the pieces we hide behind masks, the things we want to disguise afraid they’ll make us unlovable.
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Even the parts of ourselves that feel like monsters and ghouls, the pieces we hide behind masks, the things we want to disguise afraid they’ll make us unlovable.
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Friends, I have accepted the call to serve as the new Rector of Grace in The Plains (Virginia). I’m excited about this new chapter in my priestly ministry. My first day will be December 1st.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Friends, I have accepted the call to serve as the new Rector of Grace in The Plains (Virginia). I’m excited about this new chapter in my priestly ministry. My first day will be December 1st.
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I am grateful for the work of ICE Out of Alexandria, and thankful for being part of the press conference this morning outside the Sheriff's office.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I am grateful for the work of ICE Out of Alexandria, and thankful for being part of the press conference this morning outside the Sheriff's office.
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Love Teilhard and love Wikwemikong (Ontario).
As a Jesuit, I had the honor of living six months in Wiky, serving at this parish (Holy Cross) with the incredible Father Doug (Mac) McCarthy.
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As a Jesuit, I had the honor of living six months in Wiky, serving at this parish (Holy Cross) with the incredible Father Doug (Mac) McCarthy.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Love Teilhard and love Wikwemikong (Ontario).
As a Jesuit, I had the honor of living six months in Wiky, serving at this parish (Holy Cross) with the incredible Father Doug (Mac) McCarthy.
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As a Jesuit, I had the honor of living six months in Wiky, serving at this parish (Holy Cross) with the incredible Father Doug (Mac) McCarthy.
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A little bit. I was thinking of Michelangelo's La Pieta.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A little bit. I was thinking of Michelangelo's La Pieta.
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“Does God really forget our sins?”
That’s the question Anthony Grasso (Fabien Frankel) wrestles with in the latest episode of Task (HBO). He wants to know how God will deal with all his past sins.
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That’s the question Anthony Grasso (Fabien Frankel) wrestles with in the latest episode of Task (HBO). He wants to know how God will deal with all his past sins.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“Does God really forget our sins?”
That’s the question Anthony Grasso (Fabien Frankel) wrestles with in the latest episode of Task (HBO). He wants to know how God will deal with all his past sins.
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That’s the question Anthony Grasso (Fabien Frankel) wrestles with in the latest episode of Task (HBO). He wants to know how God will deal with all his past sins.
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Calling all Christian ghouls, saints, and scripture sleuths!
I am planning a Spooky Evening Prayer. Think of it as a candlelit service filled with mystery, beauty, and a touch of the spine-tingling!
Help me build the perfect atmosphere:
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I am planning a Spooky Evening Prayer. Think of it as a candlelit service filled with mystery, beauty, and a touch of the spine-tingling!
Help me build the perfect atmosphere:
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October 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Calling all Christian ghouls, saints, and scripture sleuths!
I am planning a Spooky Evening Prayer. Think of it as a candlelit service filled with mystery, beauty, and a touch of the spine-tingling!
Help me build the perfect atmosphere:
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I am planning a Spooky Evening Prayer. Think of it as a candlelit service filled with mystery, beauty, and a touch of the spine-tingling!
Help me build the perfect atmosphere:
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From wagging tails to gentle purrs, I am always thrilled to celebrate God’s creation at our Blessing of the Animals at Grace Episcopal Church Alexandria.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
From wagging tails to gentle purrs, I am always thrilled to celebrate God’s creation at our Blessing of the Animals at Grace Episcopal Church Alexandria.
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Dale todo a Cristo.
Give it all to Christ.
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Give it all to Christ.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Dale todo a Cristo.
Give it all to Christ.
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Give it all to Christ.
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We are grateful for all who came out on Tuesday night in support of our immigrant siblings in Alexandria. We gathered in solidarity with them and with one another.
September 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We are grateful for all who came out on Tuesday night in support of our immigrant siblings in Alexandria. We gathered in solidarity with them and with one another.
Happy Feast Day of St. Benedict of Nursia (480-550).
I’m grateful for the Rule of St. Benedict, for all Benedictines, and for monasticism.
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I’m grateful for the Rule of St. Benedict, for all Benedictines, and for monasticism.
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July 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Happy Feast Day of St. Benedict of Nursia (480-550).
I’m grateful for the Rule of St. Benedict, for all Benedictines, and for monasticism.
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I’m grateful for the Rule of St. Benedict, for all Benedictines, and for monasticism.
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July 8, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I’m sad. I’m disappointed. I’m disgusted.
Today, I grieve.
Tomorrow, we continue the struggle for justice.
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Today, I grieve.
Tomorrow, we continue the struggle for justice.
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July 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I’m sad. I’m disappointed. I’m disgusted.
Today, I grieve.
Tomorrow, we continue the struggle for justice.
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Today, I grieve.
Tomorrow, we continue the struggle for justice.
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The Chosen - season 5.
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June 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The Chosen - season 5.
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“Love will be loved here - in my soul.”
Grateful for the gift of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Grateful for the gift of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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June 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
“Love will be loved here - in my soul.”
Grateful for the gift of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Grateful for the gift of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Joyeuse fête de la St-Jean Baptiste! Bonne fête nationale du Québec.
Praying for our J2A pilgrims (especially T) and their sponsors as they continue their pilgrimage in Montréal and Québec this week.
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Praying for our J2A pilgrims (especially T) and their sponsors as they continue their pilgrimage in Montréal and Québec this week.
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June 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Joyeuse fête de la St-Jean Baptiste! Bonne fête nationale du Québec.
Praying for our J2A pilgrims (especially T) and their sponsors as they continue their pilgrimage in Montréal and Québec this week.
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Praying for our J2A pilgrims (especially T) and their sponsors as they continue their pilgrimage in Montréal and Québec this week.
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God of endless mercy, grant us peace.
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June 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
God of endless mercy, grant us peace.
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A Prayer on World Refugee Day.
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June 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A Prayer on World Refugee Day.
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“Our work is to rethink and reimagine who we are and who will be. We have a future that is informed but not burden by our past. Let’s go do it.”
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June 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
“Our work is to rethink and reimagine who we are and who will be. We have a future that is informed but not burden by our past. Let’s go do it.”
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“We have to fully break away with being a real estate business with very nice people, who hold shareholders meetings once a week… We need to move away from being a property trust to embrace being a network of communities of faith that fully trust in the future God has for us.
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June 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
“We have to fully break away with being a real estate business with very nice people, who hold shareholders meetings once a week… We need to move away from being a property trust to embrace being a network of communities of faith that fully trust in the future God has for us.
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Yesterday, I stopped by the Tri-History Conference on the History of Latino Ministry in the Episcopal Church. It was great to see many good friends. I was especially grateful to hear (journalist and historian) Ray Suarez’s presentation on Demography and Geography.
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June 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Yesterday, I stopped by the Tri-History Conference on the History of Latino Ministry in the Episcopal Church. It was great to see many good friends. I was especially grateful to hear (journalist and historian) Ray Suarez’s presentation on Demography and Geography.
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Let the Superman rewatch commence - 11 live-action movies before July 11th.
June 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Let the Superman rewatch commence - 11 live-action movies before July 11th.
Happy Pride! Pride is a celebration of our LGBTQ+ siblings, of inclusion, visibility, and community. Had a blast marching in today’s World Pride Parade with Episcopalians from the Diocese of Washington DC and The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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June 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Happy Pride! Pride is a celebration of our LGBTQ+ siblings, of inclusion, visibility, and community. Had a blast marching in today’s World Pride Parade with Episcopalians from the Diocese of Washington DC and The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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