Dave Langille

Farewell for Lent, friends.

I will be taking a social media break for Lent. See you in Holy Week.

"I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the
observance of a holy Lent...".

Feeling seen.

It's been a hard month here in Minnesota, a heavy load on behalf of the most vulnerable in our congregations. And not without a whirlwind of emotions, not all of which have been healthy. Some even toxic.

As a clergy colleague confessed, "I really need a good shriving".

Me too.

Crepes Although thick, fluffy American pancakes seem to predominate in my house, I couldn't let Pancake Day pass without making a batch of these: it would seem a sin against tradition, nature and greed. They...

#RecipeOfTheDay is, as it must be on Pancake Day, obviously enough, pancakes and, specifically, crêpes. These are the pancakes of my childhood and, furthermore, I have to eat them with just sugar and lemon juice. But that’s me: you go as wild as you want! www.nigella.com/recipes/crepes

TBTG!

Recovery Sunday today at Messiah, St. Paul, at 8:30am and 11am. MN Adult & Teen Challenge’s Mission is to assist men, women, and teens in gaining freedom from chemical addiction and other life-controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs ⚓

As a green card holder I see folks like this who, just like the folks here in Minnesota, are defending the Constitution of my adoptive country.

From W. David O. Taylor: "I wrote this prayer in memory of all the years that I spent alone as a single person and in memory of all the people who feel alone in their marriages, or in their widowhood, or in any other way within the family of God.
Lord, hear our prayer...".

This episode has been a nightmare for my city and state, but I hope people realize it’s also a profound defeat and political catastrophe for Trump and DHS, who are slinking away having accomplished nothing. Minneapolis simply wouldn’t bend to them and they lost

This is an answer to prayer, but instead of rejoicing all I can do is lament.

Killings Continue in Nigeria - The Living Church Islamic extremists killed 200 villagers, while Muslim leaders seek to unseat Nigeria's election commission chairman for decrying Christian genocide.

Islamic extremists killed 200 villagers, while Muslim leaders seek to unseat Nigeria's election commission chairman for decrying Christian genocide.
#LivingChurch #Nigeria #News #AnglicanNews

As a Canadian living in the US, this is my evergreen Super Bowl post.

Judge: 'Overwhelming majority' of cases brought to him by ICE were for people lawfully in Minnesota The U.S. District Court judge says he has seen hundreds of lawfully present individuals detained under Operation Metro Surge — and then held beyond the legal timeframe even after he ordered their rele...

Lawfully in Minnesota?

As one immigrant member of Messiah, St. Paul reminded me-- for I am also an immigrant--our adoptive country has been known for "the rule of law" and "due process".

That's not too much to ask, is it?

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Morning Light
Elizabeth Lennie
2025

While there may be de-escalation in word, things haven't changed on the ground here in the Twin Cities. Most immigrant members of Messiah, St. Paul, all with legal status, have stayed away from Church for a third week in a row. They simply don't feel safe enough to leave their homes.

This is what one afternoon drop looks like for one (1) Minneapolis mutual aid distributor (read: random mom who wants to help families at her kids’ schools)

but first he suffered pain

But, now we countdown to pancakes 🥞

Skater 7
Jennifer Walton
2008

Blessed Candlemas.

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel ⚓

I think any precipitation qualifies.

A gloriously sunny winter's day, not sure if I should laugh, or cry ⚓

Post tenebrae lux.

From all inordinate and sinful affections; and from all the deceits of the world, the flesh, and the devil,

Previous parish inherited several pump organs.

Heh.

Big fan of Enid Chadwick's "How Many 'Gesimas 'Til Pancakes" Calendar.

DIOCESE of Minnesota.

Twin Cities friends: Messiah Prayer Vigil on behalf of the Immigrant and the Refugee.

In light of continued events, we invite you once again for a time of prayer, reflection, and worship.

Messiah Episcopal Church
Saint Paul, MN
Friday, January 30 • 7:00 PM

All are welcome ⚓

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