Jason Poling

The lessons for today’s commemoration of John XXIII are pure uncut delulu lib Episcopalian “Spirit of Vatican II” wishcasting.

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Early exit polls suggest the new pope did particularly well with male voters aged 45-79.

Hell has been harrowed.

With real maple syrup tyvm

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And Chrysostom’s Easter Homily for the Vigil sermon. After all those readings nobody wants a long sermon.

For some 20 years now I’ve just read I.23 of Thomas a Kempis’ Imitation of Christ as my AW sermon. Basically Memento Mori with attitude.

Following up today’s gospel reading with “I the Lord of sea and sky” is quite a choice.

Coming right behind you, I think.

Likewise…not in Seattle b/c there are a few places I’ll allow mayo, grudgingly.

The conquering lion will break every chain…

BREAKING according to Vatican sources

Pope Francis: Shuffles Off This Mortal Coil

“You can’t really appreciate the work of the 80’s Brit dream pop collective TMC unless you listen to their albums straight through, especially their underrated double album Filigree & Shadow.”

$5 if you make the title “Just Preach the Ding Dang Gospel”

As a matter of ecumenical respect I’d want to default to viewing as valid a Eucharist celebrated by another church in good faith with proper intent and form but without including the Words of Institution. (I.e., I’d say they had Communion and would join in if invited.) But for Episcopalians nope.

If your wife says she wants chocolate and strawberries for Valentine’s Day, mixing Count Chocula and Frankenberry is not good enough. I know this now.

Came here to say this.

Wish every question had “F all the way off with this” as an option.

Pleased to be of service.

Hey Episcopalians, new name for our church just dropped…

Probably because we keep forgetting to.

Bring back chain smoking bishops.

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That whole thing didn’t go so well for our type, Mother…

In memory of the Japanese Martyrs, I recommend everyone watch Silence. It can be quite the hard watch at times but it’s a truly amazing film ⚓️

Gonna go out on a limb and say the definition is probably drawn too broadly.

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Open table at the PB’s seating.

Ugh. Lord, have mercy.

A most blessed Feast of the Presentation to all. Jesus is the light of the world.

(Please note there’s no asterisk after “world.”)