Almost finished. Re-understanding of forgiveness in a Good News way. Not an easy read, though.

You all saw this, right? www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

Having sprouts on your breakfast sandwich doesn't add a taste. Just makes it more fun.

Went to a tea party and saw an elderly friend and former fellow parishioner who barely remembered me after 20 years. We caught up. This is a good thing.

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My Lenten reading projects will end by Hoy Week. So...I might read Seamus Heaney all week. Just clear my head for the mystery before me. 🕯

Please join us tomorrow, March 22, at 10am ET as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday in Lent. The livestream link is here: youtube.com/live/7Y6qdCb... The link will take you to the video feed afterwards, so you are most welcome to join us however you are able. (1/2)

Tomorrow's gospel reading is hard. Jesus is sure of what he needs to do, but also regretful. Waiting 2 extra days. Facing the grief of his friends. And "using" Lazarus. Those last words, "Unbind him and let him go" say a lot. 🕯

Sometimes I’ll see a New Age clip that’s like, “Unlike Christianity, I believe God is in nature.” And listen, fair enough! But also as a Christian I believe water can remove sins, salt can drive away demons, oil can heal and bread and wine can become God. Not exactly rejecting physicality here!

In the bcp, it's always for ever, not forever. 🕯

One of the really fascinating things about the story of the raising of Lazarus is that it shows Jesus simultaneously at his most vulnerable and relatable (weeping at a friend’s grave), and also at his most enigmatic, puzzling, and hard to understand. ✝️⚓️

Went for a walk. 63°F. Saw more people walking than any cars!

🚨 For friends who were wondering about the timing for Abp. Sarah's installation, the C of E's YouTube channel announced it will stream there; the announcement video (linked here) says it will be 3 pm (local) and the video says it will go live at 10:30 am EDT. 🚨 ⚓ www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjLK...

Reading Ezrra and Nehemiah to get the full exile and return story. 🕯

I would be so happy for a month of weather in the 50's.

For Baskets 🧺 God, who uses baskets to rescue babies sent down rivers and apostles lowered from windows, weave our faith to believe you can work miracles through the work of our hands. Amen #Exodus2 #dailyoffice #collect

Job sending flakes from his loathsome sores onto the heads of his counselors below.

Starting this today. Christian Wiman and Miroslav Volf talked about it a lot in Glimmerings. Should get me through the rest of Lent.

Any clergy folks wondering what hymn might pick up the John 11 vibe this Sunday? May I suggest "O Mary Don't You Weep."🎵 🤣😇 Ulta-biblical.

Grocery store check-out guy: No candy today? Me: It is Lent, isn't it? Him: chuckles and nods. Me: Am I meant to be losing my religion? 🤣🕯 Waited so many years to be able to use that line in conversation.

Happy Feast of St Joseph, and huge thanks to whoever posted this image last year. ❤️🕯

I am absolutely appalled at the scant selection of poetry in our county library system. Statewide, the options are plentiful. tbtg.

Never forget that the good people of Minnesota won against this vile man by means of group chats, 3D-printed whistles, mutual aid networks, pissed off priests/rabbis/imams, and an extraordinary amount of neighborly love. We won't rest until every tyrant—big or small—is also defeated.

"In the midst of chaos, moral disarray, and increased violence, the celebration of Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection is just what I need to put everything — literally everything — into perspective." Scott Gunn reflects on Holy Week forwardmovement.org/2026/03/forw...

Please join us tonight, Wednesday evening, as we continue our Lenten Vespers series on the Seven Last Words, the last statements Jesus made from the cross. Tonight we consider "I am thirsty." (John 19:28) The livestream link is: youtube.com/live/37ErKPB... (1/2)

My church has never had a member portal to track attendance and participation in ministries or to have a digital member directory What does platform does your church use and how do you feel about it? I’ve been in two churches that use Realm, one that loved it and one that hated it. Idk any others ⚓️

Brownies are easy, but mine are usually flawed. Not this time.

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🎵 Naked, come to the for dress, Helpless, look to thee for grace, Foul, I to the fountain fly, Wash me, Savior, or I die. 🎵 more like Lent. 🕯

Your mercies are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness

🎵 At the river here I stand, Precious Lord, hold my hand.🎵 My Lenten playlists aren't as penitential as they probably should be. 🕯

🎵 Christ be with me Christ within me Christ behind me Christ before me Christ beside me Christ to win me Christ to comfort and restore me.🎵 🕯Happy feast of St Patrick.

a whole book of the Bible is literally just a great man moaning about his feelings

A random idea I had as I begin to try to knock out Holy Week bulletins: I would love it if a Christian artist sold a pack of art for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, & Easter. Then priests like me could purchase it digitally & feature that artist's work on all our Holy Week bulletins! ⚓

Kind neighbor insisted on snow blowing out our sidewalk because the snow was so packed down. Bless Steve. Seriously I'm asking you to say a tiny prayer for this guy. ❤️🕯😊

I am sick and tired of winter.

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The way language, especially in the prophets, moves from second person to third person feels very meaningful to me. Addressing God directly and then referring to him indirectly is something you can do only with God. Only God is big enough for that. 🕯

Last year at this time.

Tendency to overdo the chocolate candy on Sundays in Lent.

Spiritual Communion today. Blizzard canceled church. Heard two wonderful sermons from friends thanks to the Internet. 🕯❤️🙏

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I remember how much I loved this song when I was little, and I still love it!! 💓✨💓

Out of an abundance of caution for everyone’s safety during the extreme weather, we have made the difficult decision to cancel in person services today at Messiah, St. Paul. We look forward to gathering again next week. With every blessing, Rev. Dave+

Got this 2nd hand years ago. Just started it (on Revelation) and I'm quite pleased. Commentary well done, respectful, and thorough. 🕯

Blizzard warning until 7 am tomorrow!

The heart of rock and roll is still beating.

Please join us tomorrow, March 15, at 10am ET as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The livestream link is here: youtube.com/live/0VD6iXV... The link will take you to the video feed afterwards, so you are most welcome to join us however you are able. (1/2)

My next poetry reading is going to be some Blake.

Sweet holy mother of God!! ❤️❤️