The Bishop’s Blog
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Of love and laughter
I met Kathy in 1980, the day after Labor Day, at 26 Federal Plaza in lower Manhattan. I was arriving to go to work as a lowly researcher for former...
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Daily prayer: Pure affection
O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be...
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Daily prayer: Eva Lee Matthews
O God, whose blessed Son became poor that we through his poverty might be rich: Deliver us from an inordinate love of this world, that, inspired by...
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Anniversary art
On our 22nd anniversary, Kathy, sporting her The CFLC / Prism Restorative Justice colors, and I were among Frannie’s subjects for a portrait.
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Daily prayer: The perfect kingdom
Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily...