"[The Lord] led them forth by the right way, that they might go to the city where they dwelt." Psalms 107:7 Coverdale #DailyOffice #morningprayer

BIG NEWS: Thanks to Gov. @abigailspanberger.com’s leadership, VA’s redistricting referendum PASSED!

A huge win for free and fair elections, and a huge loss for Donald Trump and his attempts to rig the midterms.

"...[the Lord our God] remembered his holy promise and Abraham his servant." Psalms 105:41 Coverdale #DailyOffice #morningprayer

"...and bread to strengthen man’s heart." Psalms 104:15 Coverdale #DailyOffice #eveningprayer

"We learn by #chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the habit of hoping for a favorable change, and that of persevering in the search for resources." Benjamin Franklin, The Morals of Chess

"...clothe yourselves, all of you, with #humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud, but gives #grace to the humble." I Peter 5:5 RSV #DailyOffice #morningprayer

"[The Lord] shall feed me in a green pasture and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort." Psalms 23:2 Coverdale #DailyOffice #morningprayer

"In conversations with foreign leaders, no matter how small the country, [President Clinton] always let the other leader speak first and at length..." John F Harris, The Survivor: Bill Clinton in the White House. #peacemaker

The weekly Torah portions are Parashat Tazria ("she conceives") and Metzora ("leper"): #Leviticus chapters 12 through 15.

"...so that they will not die on account of their uncleanness, if they defile My Sanctuary which is in their midst." Leviticus 15:31 Rosenberg

"Be #merciful unto me, O Lord, for I will call daily upon thee." Psalms 86:3 Coverdale #DailyOffice #morningprayer

"Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth." Pope Leo XIV

"...stir up thy strength, and come, and help us." Psalms 80:2 Coverdale #DailyOffice #morningprayer

"This belief that there was no hostility that could not be overcome was an essential part of [President] Clinton's character." John F Harris, The Survivor: Bill Clinton in the White House. #forgiving

"[President Bill Clinton] ...did not want to let himself be defined by grievance. He was in the end a #forgiving man, and a practical one." John F Harris, The Survivor: Bill Clinton in the White House

"...[Thou] hast declared thy power among the people." Psalms 77:14 Coverdale #DailyOffice #morningprayer

"...[God] putteth down one, and setteth up another." Psalms 75:8 Coverdale #DailyOffice #morningprayer

Olivia Troye, a former adviser to Vice President Mike Pence, announced that she would run for Congress as a Democrat in Virginia’s proposed new 7th District, pending passage of a sweeping redistricting referendum this month. https://cnn.it/4sykn7E

Pope Leo XIV has impacted countless lives with both uncommon grace and moral clarity. I'm thankful for his witness of Jesus' resurrection and what that life means for the world.

Naysayers are well served to pray and then do their own work with a quiet heart.

In Algeria, the pope follows in the footsteps of the country's Christian history and reaches out to Muslims On Monday, April 13, Leo XIV will become the first pontiff in history to visit Algeria, birthplace of the renowned Christian philosopher Saint Augustine. It was in Hippo, now Annaba, that the theologian wrote his most significant works in the fourth century.

In Algeria, the pope follows in the footsteps of the country's Christian history and reaches out to Muslims

"Raise [your voice in] song and give forth with a timbrel, a pleasant harp with a lyre." Psalms 81:2 Rosenberg #DailyOffice #morningprayer

"True strength is shown in serving life." Pope Leo XIV, Prayer Vigil for Peace, 11 April 2026

The weekly Torah portion is Parashat Shemini ("eighth"): #Leviticus chapters 9 through 11.

"...thus, you shall be holy, because I am holy." Leviticus 11:45 Rosenberg

"O cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall #nourish thee, and shall not suffer the righteous to fall for ever." Psalms 55:23 Coverdale #DailyOffice #eveningprayer

Saguaro National Park, in my hometown of #Tucson, has six #biotic communities: desert scrub, desert grassland, oak woodland, pine-oak woodland, pine forest, and mixed conifer forest.

Congratulations to Rancho Gordo, Napa and beloved northern California, and everyone who contributed to the new location! #beans #culinary

A photo of Frances Perkins standing behind a desk. Credit: Library of Congress.

If you work, you owe your thanks to former labor Secretary Frances Perkins – the architect behind the 40-hour workweek, the minimum wage, unemployment insurance, and Social Security.

On her birthday today and every day, America’s unions celebrate her legacy and leadership.

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... There is no lack of resources at the root of disparities, but the need to address solvable problems related to a more equitable distribution of wealth, to be achieved with moral sense and honesty."

Pope Leo XIV, posting on social media this morning

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"Hundreds of millions of people throughout the world are immersed in extreme poverty. Yet, disproportionate wealth remains in the hands of a few. It is an unjust scenario, in the face of which we cannot fail to question ourselves and commit to change things...

Pope Leo XIV, posting today

"God is our hope and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalms 46:1 Coverdale #DailyOffice #morningprayer

Tuesday in #Easter week.

"...deliver my soul from the calamities which they bring on me..." Psalms 35:17 Coverdale #DailyOffice #morningprayer