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: ⚓

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. ⚓

Dale todo a Cristo. Give it all to Christ. ⚓

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.

Preaching about the Sabbath. Not Black Sabbath, but the holy practice of Sabbath. youtu.be/B1K_ReaqUvw?...

Prayers ascending for federal employees. All my love, gratitude, and soothing vibes for them and their families. ⚓️

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. ⚓️

So excited. @Superman Early Access Screening. 💛💙♥️ #superman

"Am I not here, I who am your mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not the fountain of your joy? Are you not in the folds of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Do you need anything more? Let nothing else worry you or disturb you." — Our Lady of Guadalupe

I’m sad. I’m disappointed. I’m disgusted. Today, I grieve. Tomorrow, we continue the struggle for justice. ⚓️

Best books / materials on evangelism. Thank you. ⚓️

The Chosen - season 5. ⚓️

“Love will be loved here - in my soul.” Grateful for the gift of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. ⚓️

Everything that is is held in being right now by the love of God. We just need the eyes to see it. ⚓️

What’s your favorite song from your favorite musical?

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. ⚓

Best resources you know of for teaching leadership skills? For both lay and ordained leaders. Gracias. ⚓

God of endless mercy, grant us peace. ⚓️

A Prayer on World Refugee Day. ⚓️

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. ⚓

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! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ⚓️

Heading to the World Pride Parade 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ in DC. Praying for all participants. Prayers for joy and safety. ⚓️

Clergy peers: Things they didn’t teach you in seminary that you’ve needed for ministry. Go. ⚓️

What books / articles would you include in an affirming LGBTQ+ Christian theology (Queer Theology) reading list? ⚓

On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives, we pray for permanent peace, and we commit ourselves to justice. ⚓

Love is more than a feeling; love is the person and work of Jesus Christ incarnate, crucified, risen, ascended, and reigning. C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves ⚓

Best book or articles you’ve read on Mrs. Holy Spirit. Go. (I woke this morning - my 43rd birthday - and God put a thought in my heart: consecrate this year to the Holy Spirit. Boom). ⚓️

As a child, what was your favorite way to celebrate your birthday?

In today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we hear the story of Tabitha (also known as Dorcas), a faithful disciple of Jesus in Joppa who died - and was brought back to life by Peter. What moves me most in this story isn’t the miracle itself, but Tabitha’s quiet, steadfast service. ⚓

+Michael Hunn of the Diocese of the Rio Grande which encompasses 40% of the US/Mexico border has received a second letter from DHS. It is cancelling their grant illegally, without cause. Bishop Hunn has announced he and the diocese are appealing this decision because they’ve done nothing wrong. ⚓️

Felipe y Santiago, con mirada de reojo, rueguen por nosotros. Saints Phillip and James, patron saints of suspicious minds, pray for us. ⚓

What ritual or practice do you turn to when everything feels overwhelming and you need peace of mind and heart? ⚓

Today, I give thanks for a friend, a mentor, a compañero on the journey: Padre Anthony Guillen. Happy retirement! Gracias, de corazón, for building bridges with grace, for dreaming big, and for loving boldly. ¡Feliz retiro, querido amigo!You carry our love and admiration with you always. ⚓

Celebrated the Eucharist en français with a parishioner today - quelle joie, et voilà! Love celebrating a home Eucharist. Grateful for moments like these. J’aime ma vocation. ⚓️

I'm curious to learn more about how attachment theory applies to pastoral care or preaching. Is anyone else exploring this area? ⚓️

Keeping a sacred tradition: Lighting a cigar in honor of a Jesuit mentor or peer. Tonight , I light this Padrón for this Jesuit giant, a mentor from afar - el Papa Francisco. I remember and give thanks for his courage, humility, and fierce love for the people on the margins. ⚓️

Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Francis. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. ⚓

Alleluia, Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen indeed, Alleluia! Happy Easter, friends. May you experience the joyful peace of the Risen Lord. ⚓️

Stay with need, Remain here with me; Watch and pray. Prayer vigil before the Altar of Repose. ⚓️

Transformation happens when… ⚓️

Crowdsourcing: I am looking for movies or TV shows from the past 10 years that depict physical journeys which ultimately lead to personal transformation. ⚓

You are all I want You're all I need I'll find peace beneath the shadow of your wings. Some great new songs in the new Mumford & Sons' album, Rushmere. ⚓ youtu.be/_ZIhQ8ZHqwE?...

A powerful lesson the Church today can learn from Dietrich Bonhoeffer is the inseparability of faith and action. True discipleship demands costly grace and courageous resistance to injustice. Following Christ means showing up, speaking out, and often paying a price. That’s the cost of real grace. ⚓

Photos from this evening's Sensitive Locations Interfaith Prayer Vigil. A prayer vigil in support of the historic lawsuit against the rescission of the sensitive locations policy. Praying for justice, compassion, and the protection of immigrant communities. ⚓

Join us next Tuesday evening at Falls Church Episcopal’s Theology on Tap for a conversation on "Love Your Enemy." Let’s explore what this radical call means in our lives today - over good drinks and even better company! Northside Social, 205 Park Ave, Falls Church at 6:30 p.m. ⚓

Empire has never been our friend. We have to be careful where we put our faith. ⚓

I love the Collect for his feast day: ⚓

Crowdsourcing for a presentation: When we pray for healing - for ourselves or others - what are we asking God to do? ⚓