New poem about #AI and embodiment for #Advent

Be earnest, therefore, and repent. Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me. #Revelation3 #dailyoffice #Advent

Prayers for an end to gun violence. Prayers for an end to school shootings. Prayers for an end to antisemitism. Prayers for the victims and traumatized. Prayers for change in hearts and laws. Prayers for peace 🙏🏼

Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.” #Matthew11 #lectionary #Advent

“the city that kills the prophets! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.'" #Matthew23 #dailyoffice

Hear this, you that trample on the needy, and bring to ruin the poor of the land… The Lord has sworn: Surely I will never forget any of their deeds. Shall not the land tremble on this account, and everyone mourn who lives in it #Amos8 #dailyoffice

God of hope, you call us from the exile of our sin with the good news of restoration; you build a highway through the wilderness; you come to us to bring us home. Comfort us with the expectation of your saving power, made known in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. #DailyPrayerforAllSeasons #Advent

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. #Revelation1 #dailyoffice Window of the Presentation at @christchurch-sh.bsky.social

Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. #Amos5 #dailyoffice

We wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home. Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation. #2Peter3 #dailyoffice #advent 🕯️

“be artisans of peace, heralds of peace, witnesses of peace.” #PopeLeo

God of hope, when Christ your Son appears may he not find us asleep or idle, but active in his service and ready. Amen. - A New Zealand Prayer Book #advent

“This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. Be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. #2Peter1 #dailyoffice

It is the eve of Advent. A poem for this evening.

Poem about the free gifts of God on Black Friday

What's your favorite commentary for preaching and teaching the Prophet Isaiah?

“Faith communities develop our imagination for what can be, both for ourselves and our lives, but also for our society and what kind of society we want to live in. We start with the people sitting next to us at church & work outwards to reweave the fabric of our communities.” Dean Winnie Varghese 🕯️

Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." When the young man heard this word, he went away grieving, for he had many possessions. #Matthew19 #dailyoffice

“There are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.” -Jesus #Matthew19 #dailyoffice

Rightwing MAGA Christianity has about as much relation to the gospels as MAGA politics does to the Constitution. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times” #Matthew18 #dailyoffice

“Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” #Matthew18 #dailyoffice

Yesterday I skipped going to the Sbux near my daughter’s dance class #NoContractNoCoffee

The disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a child, whom he put among them, and said, "Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” #Matthew18 #dailyoffice

“From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tribute?” Jesus said to Peter, "So that we do not give offense to them, go to the sea & cast a hook; take the first fish that comes up & when you open its mouth, you will find a coin; take that & give it to them for you & me." #Matthew17 #dailyoffice

Muster joy each morning to come to God singing. Know deep in your bones God created all. Let your prayer begin: Thank you. Then listen for God’s mercy echoing through eternity. #Psalm100 #dailyoffice #poem #jubilate

Generous Giver, you pour forth your extravagant bounty without measure upon your whole creation: Teach us such generosity, that the fruits of our spirits and the works of our hands may build your commonwealth of blessing. Amen. #DailyPrayerforAllSeasons #TEC #RCLprayers

“you will be brought before kings & governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words & wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict.” #Luke21 #lectionary

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a new direct-to-camera video of prelates reading from their new statement decrying various aspects of the Trump administration's mass deportation policy. Interesting to see a more organized, sophisticated push here: www.instagram.com/reels/DQ_uiq...

Signs of the Times Red sky and morning news— my stomach churns witnessing the dismantling of democracy. Take warning. Take a breath. Discern. Pray. Then rise to meet this day. #Matthew16 #dailyoffice #poem

Jesus said, "I have compassion for the crowd & do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way." The disciples said to him, "Where are we to get enough bread in the desert to feed so great a crowd?" Jesus asked them, "How many loaves have you?" #Matthew15 #dailyoffice

Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him #Matthew14 #dailyoffice

I much prefer the chance to chant a psalm When I need a quick, relatively foolproof, salve Or have managed to entangle myself yet again In a muddle only God would ever forgive. - Jacqueline Osherow #poet #psalm

“Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd & had compassion for them” Jesus took time alone to recharge, then with compassion healed & fed 5000! #Matthew14 #dailyoffice

Next chapter for the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church “Aging N.Y.C. Seminary’s Prayers Are Answered With a Lease by Vanderbilt” 🕯️

“every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old." #Matthew13 #dailyoffice

Lord, have mercy. “Meanwhile, over 40% of the US population, including nearly 50% of children, are considered low-income, with family earnings that are less than 200% of the national poverty line.”

My soul waits for the Lord, more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning. #Psalm130 #AllSoulsDay

Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you Give to everyone who begs from you Do to others as you would have them do to you. #Luke6 #AllSaints (observed) #lectionary

Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith #Hebrews12 #AllSaintsDay #morningprayer

The king said to me, "Why is your face sad, since you are not sick? This can only be sadness of the heart." Then I was very much afraid. I said, "Why should my face not be sad, when the city, the place of my ancestors' graves, lies waste, and its gates have been destroyed?" #Nehemiah2 #dailyoffice

Thistle of rain. We seek temple from tempest, litany in lightning, a mottled crowd huddled, backs to the wall, gasping for refuge. Then, in an instant, the heavens smile from “Storm in Brooklyn Subway” by Menna Elfyn, Poem of the Week @theguardian.com

Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a beloved brother—both in the flesh and in the Lord. So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. #Philemon #dailyoffice

From my new poem inspired by the 7th chapter of the Gospel according to John. The people were curious. The authorities, cautious. Nicodemus spoke out: "The law requires a hearing for an arrest and detention."

Oh wow — this appears to be footage of the incident from yesterday, in which Rev. Jorge Bautista, a United Church of Christ minister, was shot in the face with a pepper ball — which may have exploded before impact? Or is a slightly different munition? — by an apparent DHS agent while protesting ICE.

Many priests and heads of families, old people who had seen the first house on its foundations, wept with a loud voice when they saw this house, though many shouted aloud for joy, so that the people could not distinguish the sound of the joyful shout from the people’s weeping #Ezra3 #dailyoffice

Generous Giver, you pour forth your extravagant bounty without measure upon your whole creation: Teach us such generosity, that the fruits of our spirits and the works of our hands may build your commonwealth of blessing. Amen. #dailyprayerforallseasons #creation #discernment 🕯️

On the Feast of St. James of Jerusalem: God of revelation and reform, we thank you for James and his change from unbelief to knowing Jesus, his brother, as Savior, and dying for his faith. Grant that when we are wrong we may trust you enough to change. Amen. - A New Zealand Prayer Book