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Wednesday, March 25, 2026: I stand with Dolores Huerta and all others who are speaking out. The first part of today's meditation was written by my friend and fellow seminarian Vince Pérez. Vince was a quiet and intense young man who attracted the attentions of our prefect of discipline, Father Maria Cimmarusti. During his life as a priest, Father Mario may have molested more than 250 young men ages 14 - 18. In this reflection Vince Perez discusses the news about Cesar Chavez and his molestation and rape of young girls and women.  " I write as a former Catholic and survivor of clergy sexual abuse during my four years at St. Anthony’s Seminary in Santa Barbara, where I was a minor seminarian. In 1968, after Cesar Chavez’s weeks-long fast, he came to St. Anthony’s to recover. As one of the infirmarians, I brought some of his meals and would occasionally chat with him after classes. At that time, he represented a powerful example of nonviolent struggle and spiritual dedication, es...
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026: No Kings this Saturday - please read and join! A poem by Joy Harjo: Perhaps the World Ends Here No  Please remember: No Kings Demonstration this Saturday, March 28, 2026: Denise will be at the north end of the circle in front of Santa Rosa JC starting at 2:30. Just look for Denise and her florescent orange hat! Let's march together or meet up at Courthouse Square! Just say NO to Kings! From wherever you are, please join your local march. We need millions of people to join us. By Joy Harjo The world begins at a kitchen table. No matter what, we must eat to live. The gifts of earth are brought and prepared, set on the table.  So it has been since creation, and it will go on. We chase chickens or dogs away from it. Babies teethe at the corners.  They scrape their knees under it. It is here that children are given instructions on what it means to be human.  We make men at it, we make women. At this table we gossip, recall enemies and the ghosts o...
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Monday, March 23, 2026:  the English words liberate and liberation would be better translations for the Hebrew and Greek words commonly translated as save or salvation. No  Please remember: No Kings Demonstration this Saturday, March 28, 2026: Denise will be at the north end of the circle in front of Santa Rosa JC starting at 2:30. Just look for Denise and her florescent orange hat! Let's march together or meet up at Courthouse Square! Just say NO to Kings! From wherever you are, please join your local march. We need millions of people to join us. Reflection: In this reflection Brian McLaren considers the stories of empire and exile that appear in the Bible and continue to this day: If you ask Jewish people what the central story of their Bible is, they will usually say the Exodus, the story of their refugee ancestors being enslaved by the rulers of the Egyptian Empire, until God liberated them and led them to freedom. Although historians and archeologists argue about how much...
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Sunday, March 22, 2026: Join us TODAY and celebrate the Passover meal with the Emmaus Community. Join us in person at Christ Church United Methodist 1717 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa California 95403 We begin with a greeting at 3:45 followed by our liturgy at 4:00. Or Join us via Zoom using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5193158573?omn=87244480762 Passcode: 1234 Or from your browser: Start the Zoom App Enter the Meeting ID: 519 315 8573 Passcode: 1234 --- One tap mobile +16699006833,,5193158573# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,5193158573# US The Passover Meal: with order from The Jewish Haggadah, readings and reconstruction from the New Testament, reliance on human history and archeology and our experience through the ages. Welcome dear friends to Seder – Passover -- and what we call The Last Supper. The Passover meal is the most significant meal in the Jewish calendar and I think we sometimes forget that we celebrate Passover every time we celebrate our liturgy which is our communal ce...
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Saturday, March 21, 2026: Join us Tomorrow and celebrate the Passover meal with the Emmaus Community. Join us in person at Christ Church United Methodist 1717 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa California 95403 We begin with a greeting at 3:45 followed by our liturgy at 4:00. Or Join us via Zoom using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5193158573?omn=87244480762 Passcode: 1234 Or from your browser: Start the Zoom App Enter the Meeting ID: 519 315 8573 Passcode: 1234 --- One tap mobile +16699006833,,5193158573# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,5193158573# US The Passover Meal: with order from The Jewish Haggadah, readings and reconstruction from the New Testament, reliance on human history and archeology and our experience through the ages. Welcome dear friends to Seder – Passover -- and what we call The Last Supper. The Passover meal is the most significant meal in the Jewish calendar and I think we sometimes forget that we celebrate Passover every time we celebrate our liturgy which is our commun...
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Friday, March 20, 2026: Credo High School  named a California Distinguished School  Great news for Ed FitzGerald and all the faculty, staff and students at Credo High School. Credo High along with 2 other schools in Sonoma County, earned the prestigious California Distinguished School distinction. “Being named a California Distinguished School is a huge honor,” Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amie Carter said. “These schools really illustrate the connection between academic success, disciplined instructional practices, school culture and climate, strong leadership, and a commitment to innovation.”  Only five to 10% of schools across California receive the distinction, which lasts for two years. Credo High School Executive Director Andrea Akmenkalns said she believes the school was chosen because of the school’s strong overall achievement and work closing gaps for students who have been historically underserved. “In a world that can often feel fragmented, we ar...
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 Tuesday March 17, 2026: Final Station: Jesus Rises!  I arise today In the name of Silence Womb of the Word, In the name of Stillness Home of Belonging, In the name of the Solitude Of the Soul and the Earth. I arise today Blessed by all things, Wings of breath, Delight of eyes, Wonder of whisper, Intimacy of touch, Eternity of soul, Urgency of thought, Miracle of health, Embrace of God. May I live this day Compassionate of heart, Clear in word, Gracious in awareness, Courageous in thought, Generous in love. - John O'Donohue Prayer:   Dear Jesus, your resurrection is the ultimate good news longed for by all. We remember all those across our network who do experience wins in immigration cases in which families can remain together and live in safety and stability. We long for your coming Kindom in which all can taste your peace and justice and know your love. What is being transfigured here is your mind, And it is difficult and slow to become new. The more faithfully you can...
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