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Almighty God, who created us in your own image: Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil & to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our communities & among the nations, to the glory of your holy Name

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Tomorrow is the feast day of one of my favorite people- Frances Perkins. A true hero and trailblazer. Grateful for her work and witness.

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As my friend @daviddark.bsky.social says, there are so many ways to love God.

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the New Pope says he's from Chicago but he's actually from Naperville

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Ain’t nobody going to be able to tell Chicagoans nothing…🙋‍♀️

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26 going in 60

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I really wish that while in a leadership position I did not have to take responsibility for well…anything

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The proposed Trump budget is brutal, unless you’re the military or Homeland Security. Here’s what gets cut: - State Department: -84% - National Science Foundation: -56% - EPA: -54% - HUD (housing): -44% - Labor: -35% - Interior: -30% - Health & Human Services: -26% - NASA: -24% - Education: -15%

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Kind of crazy (and exciting) that when shopping for my clothes my first question is now “Will this work with a clergy collar?”

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My kid’s HS is starting a weapons detection protocol for school entry tomorrow. I can’t believe that we as a country have decided that we are just okay with this. So very, very sad.

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Welcome existential dread, my old friend. It has been roughly (checks watch) 6 hours since I have seen you last….

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I am wanting to read more about liberation theology. Any recommendations on where to start?

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A beautiful Triduum, God willing it will be our last as lay people.

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"Today’s builders of Babel tell us that there is no room for losers, and that those who fall along the way are losers. Theirs is the construction site of hell." [Pope Francis, 18 April 2025]

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h/t @indivisiblebangor.bsky.social Resistance takes MANY forms, not all of which are listed here, and we don't each have to do it all ourselves. We can pick one, two, or as many as we have spoons for, or bounce around. The important thing is that we keep moving forward together. 💚🌲

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I know I keep asking this, but we’re really going to let one guy put the globe into a recession?

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So…there’s nothing to be done about this? We just run headlong into financial ruin???

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This barometric pressure has me feeling like my head is about to explode from the inside out (wait, is that how things usually explode?).

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Checking the labels of all the things I use and doing the math in how much these tariffs will cost our family. I am grateful that we are already minimalists….

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So impressed with @booker.senate.gov - this was what I needed to be reminded that we can fight back in many ways. Also, how is he still standing???

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I was going to be so productive this morning, but my dog needed me to sit by her on the couch.

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“Not everything has to be about profit.” That is perhaps the worst part about late stage capitalism, something for the common good doesn’t mean much, only it may mean more than all the other stuff…

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“I insist on being shocked. I am never going to become immune. I think that’s a kind of failure to see so much of it that you die inside. I want to be surprised and shocked every time.” ― Toni Morrison

Almighty God, who created us in your own image: Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil & to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our communities & among the nations, to the glory of your holy Name

Tomorrow is the feast day of one of my favorite people- Frances Perkins. A true hero and trailblazer. Grateful for her work and witness.

As my friend @daviddark.bsky.social says, there are so many ways to love God.

the New Pope says he's from Chicago but he's actually from Naperville

Ain’t nobody going to be able to tell Chicagoans nothing…🙋‍♀️

26 going in 60

I really wish that while in a leadership position I did not have to take responsibility for well…anything

The proposed Trump budget is brutal, unless you’re the military or Homeland Security. Here’s what gets cut: - State Department: -84% - National Science Foundation: -56% - EPA: -54% - HUD (housing): -44% - Labor: -35% - Interior: -30% - Health & Human Services: -26% - NASA: -24% - Education: -15%

Kind of crazy (and exciting) that when shopping for my clothes my first question is now “Will this work with a clergy collar?”

My kid’s HS is starting a weapons detection protocol for school entry tomorrow. I can’t believe that we as a country have decided that we are just okay with this. So very, very sad.

Welcome existential dread, my old friend. It has been roughly (checks watch) 6 hours since I have seen you last….

I am wanting to read more about liberation theology. Any recommendations on where to start?

A beautiful Triduum, God willing it will be our last as lay people.

"Today’s builders of Babel tell us that there is no room for losers, and that those who fall along the way are losers. Theirs is the construction site of hell." [Pope Francis, 18 April 2025]

h/t @indivisiblebangor.bsky.social Resistance takes MANY forms, not all of which are listed here, and we don't each have to do it all ourselves. We can pick one, two, or as many as we have spoons for, or bounce around. The important thing is that we keep moving forward together. 💚🌲

🍿

I know I keep asking this, but we’re really going to let one guy put the globe into a recession?

So…there’s nothing to be done about this? We just run headlong into financial ruin???

This barometric pressure has me feeling like my head is about to explode from the inside out (wait, is that how things usually explode?).

Checking the labels of all the things I use and doing the math in how much these tariffs will cost our family. I am grateful that we are already minimalists….

So impressed with @booker.senate.gov - this was what I needed to be reminded that we can fight back in many ways. Also, how is he still standing???

I was going to be so productive this morning, but my dog needed me to sit by her on the couch.

“Not everything has to be about profit.” That is perhaps the worst part about late stage capitalism, something for the common good doesn’t mean much, only it may mean more than all the other stuff…

“I insist on being shocked. I am never going to become immune. I think that’s a kind of failure to see so much of it that you die inside. I want to be surprised and shocked every time.” ― Toni Morrison

#vanitas #memes

Yes, the country is on fire, but so are the memes. So…win,win?