Rich Villodas

A Spirituality of Privacy The life of Christ shows us that the only way to do public good is to practice a spirituality of privacy.

“Silence shapes social imagination. Prayer forms a consciousness of justice. Reflection grounds one in a state of awareness to the areas of human fragmentation that need healing.”

@richvillodas.bsky.social on how contemplation forms the inner life needed for faithful public presence.

The Story of scripture in four phrases repeated throughout its pages:

I love you.
I am with you.
Don’t be afraid.
You can come home.

YouTube video by New Life Fellowship Church NYC Resisting Racism | The New Family of Jesus | Pastor Rich Villodas

Loved this talk by @richvillodas.bsky.social on ‘Resisting Racism’. His context is North American, which has its own story, but there’s so much in here that’s thoughtful, nuanced, and deeply rooted in the Christian vision. Well worth a listen.

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Thank you, Christian. 🙏🏽

Memorial Day:

▪️Remember those who have fallen and the families who grieve.

▪️Remember that war isn't part of God's good creation & will one day cease.

▪️Remember our call to be peacemakers.

Imagine what the Left Behind crowd would have said if Obama had done something like this.

Blessings to you, Mrs. Rutledge. I’ll be holding you in prayer as you care for Dick. All my best.

A Spirituality of Privacy The life of Christ shows us that the only way to do public good is to practice a spirituality of privacy.

“When we are able to reject illusions of ourselves, we can live with greater discernment as we engage the world.”

@richvillodas.bsky.social on a spirituality of privacy.

Rich Villodas pointed out on Substack this week that the season of Lent lasts 40 days, but the season of Easter (Eastertide) lasts 50. The celebration is longer than the preparation. The feast is longer than the fast. @richvillodas.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/richvill...

Good Friday Reversals in the Bible.

On Holy Wednesday, Judas agrees to betray Jesus. Judas had been with Jesus for three years as one of his 12 disciples. It’s a painful, tragic event containing so many lessons. Here’s one of them:

Being around Jesus doesn’t automatically mean we are being formed by Jesus.

Cohort 5 application window is now open!

If you’ve been considering joining the School of Formation the time to apply is now! This is an intentional communal cohort style journey exploring and anchoring 5 transformative values deep into your life.

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Some reflections on what I’m seeing in our congregation as it relates to spiritual formation and the younger generation(s).

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Growing up I never read comics. Last year I started to see what I’ve been missing. I’m late to the party but glad I’m here!

I read Secret Wars over a couple of days last week. Loved it!

NYC Pastor Rich Villodas on Subversive Anger and True Forgiveness - Christianity Today A conversation with Russell Moore on living out the challenges of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.

A conversation between @drmoore.bsky.social and @richvillodas.bsky.social on living out the challenges of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount:

I’m joining Adam Young for a live zoom conference on Saturday, April 5. The focus of the conference is how to engage God about your story. It should be a very meaningful time.

You can register at adamyoungcounseling.com.

Dear Ben - please don’t make me wait long for season 3. Please!🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@benstiller.redhour.com

#severance

The Church might be the only community of people that establishes its credibility in the world by routinely and fearlessly confessing and repenting of sin.

And we lose our credibility by refusing to name our sins.

Silence and Justice Connecting the Contemplative Life and the Active Life

My latest article is up on Substack. I make a connection between the contemplative life, mission, and justice.

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Silence and Justice Connecting the Contemplative Life and the Active Life

My latest article is up on Substack. I make a connection between the contemplative life, mission, and justice.

substack.com/home/post/p-...

The season of Lent is not just about saying “NO” to something, but giving a strong “YES” to God. If you’re looking for a book to anchor you in your relationship to God over the next 6 weeks, I invite you to check it out. 🙏🏽

I am not ok after this last Severance episode. What are you doing to me @benstiller.redhour.com??? 😭😫

Tonight I encouraged our community to get their ash in church next Wednesday amen.

I used to be enamored with politicians who openly used Christian faith language in interviews and speeches.

I’m now far more enamored when politicians openly treat others with Christian kindness.

4 Things we get Wrong about Racial Justice/Reconciliation

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Christians can read the Bible every day and still have our hearts firmly against the ways of the kingdom of God.

Unless we read scripture through the lens of the crucified Christ, with others, our exegesis is dangerously subject to personal preferences and political allegiances.

One day I hope to write a book on preaching. In the meantime, I’m going to use my substack to start articulating reflections.

This is part 1 of Deeply Formed Preaching.

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I reserve the right to switch who I root for at any moment this evening

What. An. Episode. I’m obsessed with this show, Ben. What in the name of Kier have you done to me???