Bowie Snodgrass
@bowiesnodgrass.bsky.social
Episcopal priest | poetry at bowiesnodgrass.substack.com | parent with @pgeorgemathew.bsky.social | she/her
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
Reposted by Bowie Snodgrass
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
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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
Next chapter for the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church “Aging N.Y.C. Seminary’s Prayers Are Answered With a Lease by Vanderbilt” 🕯️
Aging N.Y.C. Seminary’s Prayers Are Answered With a Lease by Vanderbilt
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Next chapter for the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church “Aging N.Y.C. Seminary’s Prayers Are Answered With a Lease by Vanderbilt” 🕯️
“every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old."
#Matthew13 #dailyoffice
#Matthew13 #dailyoffice
November 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
“every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old."
#Matthew13 #dailyoffice
#Matthew13 #dailyoffice
Lord, have mercy.
“Meanwhile, over 40% of the US population, including nearly 50% of children, are considered low-income, with family earnings that are less than 200% of the national poverty line.”
“Meanwhile, over 40% of the US population, including nearly 50% of children, are considered low-income, with family earnings that are less than 200% of the national poverty line.”
Top 10 US billionaires’ collective wealth grew by $698bn in past year – report
Oxfam warns Trump policies risk driving inequality to new heights – but Democrats have also exacerbated wealth gap
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Lord, have mercy.
“Meanwhile, over 40% of the US population, including nearly 50% of children, are considered low-income, with family earnings that are less than 200% of the national poverty line.”
“Meanwhile, over 40% of the US population, including nearly 50% of children, are considered low-income, with family earnings that are less than 200% of the national poverty line.”
My soul waits for the Lord,
more than watchmen for the morning,
more than watchmen for the morning.
#Psalm130 #AllSoulsDay
more than watchmen for the morning,
more than watchmen for the morning.
#Psalm130 #AllSoulsDay
November 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
My soul waits for the Lord,
more than watchmen for the morning,
more than watchmen for the morning.
#Psalm130 #AllSoulsDay
more than watchmen for the morning,
more than watchmen for the morning.
#Psalm130 #AllSoulsDay
Love your enemies,
do good to those who hate you,
bless those who curse you,
pray for those who abuse you
Give to everyone who begs from you
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
#Luke6 #AllSaints (observed) #lectionary
do good to those who hate you,
bless those who curse you,
pray for those who abuse you
Give to everyone who begs from you
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
#Luke6 #AllSaints (observed) #lectionary
November 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Love your enemies,
do good to those who hate you,
bless those who curse you,
pray for those who abuse you
Give to everyone who begs from you
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
#Luke6 #AllSaints (observed) #lectionary
do good to those who hate you,
bless those who curse you,
pray for those who abuse you
Give to everyone who begs from you
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
#Luke6 #AllSaints (observed) #lectionary
Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith
#Hebrews12 #AllSaintsDay #morningprayer
#Hebrews12 #AllSaintsDay #morningprayer
November 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith
#Hebrews12 #AllSaintsDay #morningprayer
#Hebrews12 #AllSaintsDay #morningprayer
The king said to me, "Why is your face sad, since you are not sick? This can only be sadness of the heart." Then I was very much afraid. I said, "Why should my face not be sad, when the city, the place of my ancestors' graves, lies waste, and its gates have been destroyed?"
#Nehemiah2 #dailyoffice
#Nehemiah2 #dailyoffice
October 31, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The king said to me, "Why is your face sad, since you are not sick? This can only be sadness of the heart." Then I was very much afraid. I said, "Why should my face not be sad, when the city, the place of my ancestors' graves, lies waste, and its gates have been destroyed?"
#Nehemiah2 #dailyoffice
#Nehemiah2 #dailyoffice
Thistle of rain.
We seek temple from tempest,
litany in lightning,
a mottled crowd huddled,
backs to the wall,
gasping for refuge.
Then, in an instant, the heavens smile
from “Storm in Brooklyn Subway” by Menna Elfyn, Poem of the Week @theguardian.com
We seek temple from tempest,
litany in lightning,
a mottled crowd huddled,
backs to the wall,
gasping for refuge.
Then, in an instant, the heavens smile
from “Storm in Brooklyn Subway” by Menna Elfyn, Poem of the Week @theguardian.com
Poem of the week: Storm in Brooklyn Subway by Menna Elfyn
A collective dash for shelter in the city takes on a spiritual, near-religious power
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Thistle of rain.
We seek temple from tempest,
litany in lightning,
a mottled crowd huddled,
backs to the wall,
gasping for refuge.
Then, in an instant, the heavens smile
from “Storm in Brooklyn Subway” by Menna Elfyn, Poem of the Week @theguardian.com
We seek temple from tempest,
litany in lightning,
a mottled crowd huddled,
backs to the wall,
gasping for refuge.
Then, in an instant, the heavens smile
from “Storm in Brooklyn Subway” by Menna Elfyn, Poem of the Week @theguardian.com
Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a beloved brother—both in the flesh and in the Lord. So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.
#Philemon #dailyoffice
#Philemon #dailyoffice
October 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a beloved brother—both in the flesh and in the Lord. So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.
#Philemon #dailyoffice
#Philemon #dailyoffice
From my new poem inspired by the 7th chapter of the Gospel according to John.
The people were curious.
The authorities, cautious.
Nicodemus spoke out:
"The law requires a hearing
for an arrest and detention."
The people were curious.
The authorities, cautious.
Nicodemus spoke out:
"The law requires a hearing
for an arrest and detention."
What Was Coming
Poem inspired by John 7
bowiesnodgrass.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
From my new poem inspired by the 7th chapter of the Gospel according to John.
The people were curious.
The authorities, cautious.
Nicodemus spoke out:
"The law requires a hearing
for an arrest and detention."
The people were curious.
The authorities, cautious.
Nicodemus spoke out:
"The law requires a hearing
for an arrest and detention."
Reposted by Bowie Snodgrass
Oh wow — this appears to be footage of the incident from yesterday, in which Rev. Jorge Bautista, a United Church of Christ minister, was shot in the face with a pepper ball — which may have exploded before impact? Or is a slightly different munition? — by an apparent DHS agent while protesting ICE.
From the people that pretend to be Christian, they hit a clergyman directly while protesting.
They’ve gone from attacking marginalized communities to attacking the community in general. Now they are openly attacking religious institutions.
They’ve gone from attacking marginalized communities to attacking the community in general. Now they are openly attacking religious institutions.
October 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Oh wow — this appears to be footage of the incident from yesterday, in which Rev. Jorge Bautista, a United Church of Christ minister, was shot in the face with a pepper ball — which may have exploded before impact? Or is a slightly different munition? — by an apparent DHS agent while protesting ICE.
Many priests and heads of families, old people who had seen the first house on its foundations, wept with a loud voice when they saw this house, though many shouted aloud for joy, so that the people could not distinguish the sound of the joyful shout from the people’s weeping
#Ezra3 #dailyoffice
#Ezra3 #dailyoffice
October 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Many priests and heads of families, old people who had seen the first house on its foundations, wept with a loud voice when they saw this house, though many shouted aloud for joy, so that the people could not distinguish the sound of the joyful shout from the people’s weeping
#Ezra3 #dailyoffice
#Ezra3 #dailyoffice
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 #creation #discernment 🕯️
#dailyprayerforallseasons #creation #discernment 🕯️
October 24, 2025 at 10:11 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 #creation #discernment 🕯️
#dailyprayerforallseasons #creation #discernment 🕯️
Reposted by Bowie Snodgrass
On the Feast of St. James of Jerusalem:
God of revelation and reform,
we thank you for James and his change from unbelief
to knowing Jesus, his brother, as Savior,
and dying for his faith.
Grant that when we are wrong
we may trust you enough to change.
Amen.
- A New Zealand Prayer Book
God of revelation and reform,
we thank you for James and his change from unbelief
to knowing Jesus, his brother, as Savior,
and dying for his faith.
Grant that when we are wrong
we may trust you enough to change.
Amen.
- A New Zealand Prayer Book
October 23, 2025 at 9:43 AM
On the Feast of St. James of Jerusalem:
God of revelation and reform,
we thank you for James and his change from unbelief
to knowing Jesus, his brother, as Savior,
and dying for his faith.
Grant that when we are wrong
we may trust you enough to change.
Amen.
- A New Zealand Prayer Book
God of revelation and reform,
we thank you for James and his change from unbelief
to knowing Jesus, his brother, as Savior,
and dying for his faith.
Grant that when we are wrong
we may trust you enough to change.
Amen.
- A New Zealand Prayer Book
"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
#Matthew11 #dailyoffice
#Matthew11 #dailyoffice
October 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
#Matthew11 #dailyoffice
#Matthew11 #dailyoffice
Will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them.
#Luke18 #lectionary
#Luke18 #lectionary
October 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them.
#Luke18 #lectionary
#Luke18 #lectionary
“In seconds, the potential scene of bloodshed at WikiConference North America at Civic Hall in Union Square had been averted, a life may have been saved, and two volunteer editors of an online encyclopedia had become unlikely heroes.” #wikipedia #unarmed 🙏🏼
Wikipedia Volunteers Avert Tragedy by Taking Down Gunman at Conference
www.nytimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
“In seconds, the potential scene of bloodshed at WikiConference North America at Civic Hall in Union Square had been averted, a life may have been saved, and two volunteer editors of an online encyclopedia had become unlikely heroes.” #wikipedia #unarmed 🙏🏼