Bowie Snodgrass
@bowiesnodgrass.bsky.social
Episcopal priest | poetry at bowiesnodgrass.substack.com | parent with @pgeorgemathew.bsky.social | she/her
On First Trip Abroad, Pope Leo Echoed Francis’s Message, Not His Style
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December 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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God of hope,
when Christ your Son appears
may he not find us asleep or idle,
but active in his service and ready.
Amen.
- A New Zealand Prayer Book
#advent
when Christ your Son appears
may he not find us asleep or idle,
but active in his service and ready.
Amen.
- A New Zealand Prayer Book
#advent
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
God of hope,
when Christ your Son appears
may he not find us asleep or idle,
but active in his service and ready.
Amen.
- A New Zealand Prayer Book
#advent
when Christ your Son appears
may he not find us asleep or idle,
but active in his service and ready.
Amen.
- A New Zealand Prayer Book
#advent
“This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.
Be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
#2Peter1 #dailyoffice
Be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
#2Peter1 #dailyoffice
December 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
“This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.
Be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
#2Peter1 #dailyoffice
Be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
#2Peter1 #dailyoffice
Reposted by Bowie Snodgrass
It is the eve of Advent. A poem for this evening.
November 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
It is the eve of Advent. A poem for this evening.
Poem about the free gifts of God on Black Friday
Free Truth
Short poem inspired by John 8
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November 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Poem about the free gifts of God on Black Friday
What's your favorite commentary for preaching and teaching the Prophet Isaiah?
November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
What's your favorite commentary for preaching and teaching the Prophet Isaiah?
“Faith communities develop our imagination for what can be, both for ourselves and our lives, but also for our society and what kind of society we want to live in. We start with the people sitting next to us at church & work outwards to reweave the fabric of our communities.” Dean Winnie Varghese 🕯️
A Manhattan Cathedral Appoints its First Female Dean
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November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
“Faith communities develop our imagination for what can be, both for ourselves and our lives, but also for our society and what kind of society we want to live in. We start with the people sitting next to us at church & work outwards to reweave the fabric of our communities.” Dean Winnie Varghese 🕯️
Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." When the young man heard this word, he went away grieving, for he had many possessions.
#Matthew19 #dailyoffice
#Matthew19 #dailyoffice
November 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." When the young man heard this word, he went away grieving, for he had many possessions.
#Matthew19 #dailyoffice
#Matthew19 #dailyoffice
“There are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.” -Jesus
#Matthew19 #dailyoffice
#Matthew19 #dailyoffice
November 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
“There are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.” -Jesus
#Matthew19 #dailyoffice
#Matthew19 #dailyoffice
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Rightwing MAGA Christianity has about as much relation to the gospels as MAGA politics does to the Constitution.
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They’re doing to America what they did to Christianity | Bill McKibben
Trump’s wrecking-ball approach to America has a precedent: the evangelical perversion of Jesus’s message of radical love to one of hate and aggression
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November 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Rightwing MAGA Christianity has about as much relation to the gospels as MAGA politics does to the Constitution.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times”
#Matthew18 #dailyoffice
#Matthew18 #dailyoffice
November 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times”
#Matthew18 #dailyoffice
#Matthew18 #dailyoffice
November 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Yesterday I skipped going to the Sbux near my daughter’s dance class #NoContractNoCoffee
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Yesterday I skipped going to the Sbux near my daughter’s dance class #NoContractNoCoffee
The disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a child, whom he put among them, and said, "Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
#Matthew18 #dailyoffice
#Matthew18 #dailyoffice
November 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a child, whom he put among them, and said, "Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
#Matthew18 #dailyoffice
#Matthew18 #dailyoffice
“From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tribute?”
Jesus said to Peter, "So that we do not give offense to them, go to the sea & cast a hook; take the first fish that comes up & when you open its mouth, you will find a coin; take that & give it to them for you & me."
#Matthew17 #dailyoffice
Jesus said to Peter, "So that we do not give offense to them, go to the sea & cast a hook; take the first fish that comes up & when you open its mouth, you will find a coin; take that & give it to them for you & me."
#Matthew17 #dailyoffice
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November 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
“From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tribute?”
Jesus said to Peter, "So that we do not give offense to them, go to the sea & cast a hook; take the first fish that comes up & when you open its mouth, you will find a coin; take that & give it to them for you & me."
#Matthew17 #dailyoffice
Jesus said to Peter, "So that we do not give offense to them, go to the sea & cast a hook; take the first fish that comes up & when you open its mouth, you will find a coin; take that & give it to them for you & me."
#Matthew17 #dailyoffice
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Muster joy each morning
to come to God singing.
Know deep in your bones
God created all.
Let your prayer begin:
Thank you. Then listen
for God’s mercy
echoing through eternity.
#Psalm100 #dailyoffice #poem #jubilate
to come to God singing.
Know deep in your bones
God created all.
Let your prayer begin:
Thank you. Then listen
for God’s mercy
echoing through eternity.
#Psalm100 #dailyoffice #poem #jubilate
Ps 95 & Ps 100
Morning Prayer poems inspired by the Psalms
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June 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Muster joy each morning
to come to God singing.
Know deep in your bones
God created all.
Let your prayer begin:
Thank you. Then listen
for God’s mercy
echoing through eternity.
#Psalm100 #dailyoffice #poem #jubilate
to come to God singing.
Know deep in your bones
God created all.
Let your prayer begin:
Thank you. Then listen
for God’s mercy
echoing through eternity.
#Psalm100 #dailyoffice #poem #jubilate
Generous Giver, you pour forth your extravagant bounty without measure upon your whole creation: Teach us such generosity, that the fruits of our spirits and the works of our hands may build your commonwealth of blessing. Amen.
#DailyPrayerforAllSeasons #TEC #RCLprayers
#DailyPrayerforAllSeasons #TEC #RCLprayers
November 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Generous Giver, you pour forth your extravagant bounty without measure upon your whole creation: Teach us such generosity, that the fruits of our spirits and the works of our hands may build your commonwealth of blessing. Amen.
#DailyPrayerforAllSeasons #TEC #RCLprayers
#DailyPrayerforAllSeasons #TEC #RCLprayers
“you will be brought before kings & governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words & wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict.”
#Luke21 #lectionary
#Luke21 #lectionary
November 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM
“you will be brought before kings & governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words & wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict.”
#Luke21 #lectionary
#Luke21 #lectionary
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U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a new direct-to-camera video of prelates reading from their new statement decrying various aspects of the Trump administration's mass deportation policy.
Interesting to see a more organized, sophisticated push here: www.instagram.com/reels/DQ_uiq...
Interesting to see a more organized, sophisticated push here: www.instagram.com/reels/DQ_uiq...
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Instagram: "“We as Catholic bishops love our country and pray for its peace and prosperity. For this very reason, we feel compelled now in this environment to ra...
In a special message, US Catholic bishops address concerns surrounding immigrants and advocate for human dignity, highlighting the need for compassion and support in the face of evolving immigration p...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a new direct-to-camera video of prelates reading from their new statement decrying various aspects of the Trump administration's mass deportation policy.
Interesting to see a more organized, sophisticated push here: www.instagram.com/reels/DQ_uiq...
Interesting to see a more organized, sophisticated push here: www.instagram.com/reels/DQ_uiq...
Signs of the Times
Red sky and morning news—
my stomach churns witnessing
the dismantling of democracy.
Take warning.
Take a breath.
Discern. Pray.
Then rise to meet this day.
#Matthew16 #dailyoffice #poem
Red sky and morning news—
my stomach churns witnessing
the dismantling of democracy.
Take warning.
Take a breath.
Discern. Pray.
Then rise to meet this day.
#Matthew16 #dailyoffice #poem
Signs of the Times
Poem for a red sky morning in 2025
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November 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Signs of the Times
Red sky and morning news—
my stomach churns witnessing
the dismantling of democracy.
Take warning.
Take a breath.
Discern. Pray.
Then rise to meet this day.
#Matthew16 #dailyoffice #poem
Red sky and morning news—
my stomach churns witnessing
the dismantling of democracy.
Take warning.
Take a breath.
Discern. Pray.
Then rise to meet this day.
#Matthew16 #dailyoffice #poem
Jesus said, "I have compassion for the crowd & do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way." The disciples said to him, "Where are we to get enough bread in the desert to feed so great a crowd?" Jesus asked them, "How many loaves have you?"
#Matthew15 #dailyoffice
#Matthew15 #dailyoffice
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Jesus said, "I have compassion for the crowd & do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way." The disciples said to him, "Where are we to get enough bread in the desert to feed so great a crowd?" Jesus asked them, "How many loaves have you?"
#Matthew15 #dailyoffice
#Matthew15 #dailyoffice
Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him
#Matthew14 #dailyoffice
#Matthew14 #dailyoffice
November 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him
#Matthew14 #dailyoffice
#Matthew14 #dailyoffice
“Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd & had compassion for them”
Jesus took time alone to recharge, then with compassion healed & fed 5000!
#Matthew14 #dailyoffice
Jesus took time alone to recharge, then with compassion healed & fed 5000!
#Matthew14 #dailyoffice
Daily Prayer: A Resource of Forward Movement
Inspiring readers since 1935, the Forward Day by Day meditation is a significant resource for daily prayer and Bible study to more than a half million readers worldwide.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
“Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd & had compassion for them”
Jesus took time alone to recharge, then with compassion healed & fed 5000!
#Matthew14 #dailyoffice
Jesus took time alone to recharge, then with compassion healed & fed 5000!
#Matthew14 #dailyoffice