Deepening Your Spiritual Journey
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O America, America
As Congress passes sweeping legislation that favors the wealthy and abandons the poor, I find myself echoing Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem. This is a spiritual crisis as much as a political one. And even…
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Public Charlatans and Private Faith: A Reflection on the Death of Jimmy Swaggart
The death of Jimmy Swaggart reignited memories of a public faith marred by scandal and hypocrisy. But for some of us, faith was never found in the spotlight—it was formed in quiet sanctuaries, among…
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Come, Lord Jesus
In a world aching for justice and peace, the promise of Revelation 22:2—that the leaves of the tree of life are for the healing of the nations—gives me hope. As I pray for my…
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Resisting Tyranny: Insights from Micah on H.R.1
Micah’s prophetic voice still speaks to us today. In the face of legislation like H.R.1, which targets the poor and vulnerable under the guise of reform, we must ask what God requires of us.…
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Perfecting the Craft: A Warning from the Margins
As a white gay man married to a brown immigrant, I see the rising tide of fear and repression in the U.S. with painful clarity. We are not imagining the danger. It is already…
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The Legacy of Saints Peter and Paul: Embracing Transformation
Peter and Paul were unlikely partners in the Gospel, yet their transformed lives offer hope for a Church rooted in justice, grace, and welcome. This reflection explores how their stories call us to deeper…
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Faith Amidst the Storm: Trusting in God’s Presence
By Craig D. Goodwin-Ortiz de León The Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8)Lectionary Readings – June 29, 2025 God’s Presence in the Storm When God appears in Scripture, the moment is often disruptive. The…
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A Voice in the Wilderness: Church, Change, and the Prophetic Imagination
By Craig D. Goodwin-Ortiz de León I recently came across a comment on Facebook that struck me. A man wrote that the Episcopal Church is dying because of its progressive views. He claimed it…
Under the Fig Tree 