VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 20AUG26

 

Forward this email to someone you know who would like it! Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up here to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Verse of the day Those who steal must give up stealing; rather, let them labor, doing good work with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. - Ephesians 4:28 Voice of the day We own our own data. We own the land and the energy and the water that they want to use. We own our own labor. To me, the concrete things that we need to do to redistribute power is, for example, by resisting the amount of data that we just willingly give up to them without any kind of compensation or benefit back to us. - Karen Hao Prayer of the day God whose eye is on the sparrow, let us refuse to surrender knowledge of ourselves to the powers and principalities. Instead, let us be held by each other. Advertisement Our Latest Stories Omniscience Does Not Belong to the State (by Michael Woolf) The point of government surveillance is not merely to know everything, but to fundamentally change what we do and discourage Christians from following our consciences. Read more In the Philippines, Christians Seek Justice After the Toboso Killings (by Hannah Keziah Agustin) “This makes me feel more convicted in my faith,” one clergymember said, “to stand with the truth.” Read more How To Survive Christian College As a Queer Student (by Oisín Rowe) Find safe allies, but be mindful of who your trust with your secrets—and other tips from my own experience. Read more How Christians Learned the Wrong Story About Leprosy (by Cassidy Klein) ‘Outcast’ takes a historical look at ‘the disease iconic of Christian charity,’ shifting the lens to the patients themselves. Read more White Sox Get 38,000 People to Dress Like the Pope, Lose Anyway (by Gordon Wittenmyer, Cincinnati Enquirer) Pope Leo XIV’s favorite team suffered a late game collapse and a loss to a “Pagán.” Read more Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Is More Than an Adaptation (by Georgia Coley) The new series reimagines Wilder’s beloved story as a reckoning with faith, colonialism and the myths of American self-reliance. Read more Advertisements A Podcast for the Contemplative Journey Do you have a desire to develop a closer connection to the Divine as well as those around you? Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is a podcast for both the curious meditator and devoted contemplative practitioner. Join the conversation as we explore healing modalities that support our contemplative prayer practice. Sojourners' Immigration and Refugees Reading List Check out Sojourners' reading selections for putting our faith into action for immigrant and refugee rights. Our Bookshop page features a variety of curated reading lists. When you buy through our Bookshop link, part of the proceeds support Sojourners and independent bookstores throughout the country. Donate Subscribe Copyright © 2026 Sojourners. All rights reserved. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #342, Washington, DC 20003 Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842

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Forward this email to someone you know who would like it! Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up here to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Verse of the day Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread and your earnings for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. - Isaiah 55:2 Voice of the day Some got their miracle. Not being cured or fixed but finding the sustaining power to wake up every day and do what we're here to do. In spite of the pain. Daily bread. - Fr. Jud Duplenticy in “Wake Up Dead Man” (2025) Prayer of the day God of the ordinary, may the endurances we bear in day-to-day life be a source of proof that we can prosper and enact your desire for wholeness. Advertisement Our Latest Stories How Christians Learned the Wrong Story About Leprosy (by Cassidy Klein) Oliver Basciano’s ‘Outcast’ takes a historical look at ‘the disease iconic of Christian charity,’ shifting the lens to the patients themselves. Read more White Sox Get 38,000 People to Dress Like the Pope, Lose Anyway (by Gordon Wittenmyer, Cincinnati Enquirer) Pope Leo XIV’s favorite team suffered a late game collapse and a loss to a “Pagán.” Read more Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Is More Than an Adaptation (by Georgia Coley) The new series reimagines Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved pioneer story as a reckoning with faith, colonialism and the myths of American self-reliance. Read more Will Idaho’s Law Criminalizing Transgender Bathroom Use Affect Churches? (by Emma Maple) Progressive faith leaders are challenging a law forcing trans people to use bathrooms according to their sex assigned at birth. Read more Catholic Nuns Don’t Have to Comply with Medical Aid in Dying (by Emily Barnes, USA Today) “NY state’s decision not to enforce this law against us means that we can continue our loving service to Christ's poor.” Read more ICE Says Detainees Have Religious Freedom. Faith Leaders Don’t See It (by Sam Hsiaomei Lee) At Delaney Hall, a multifaith coalition is rallying to ensure those in detainment can worship with freedom. Read more Advertisements Leadership and Life Coach Training for Women in Faith-Based Ministry As a global society we need to cultivate relationship skills to help people develop strong communities of support and belonging. The Leadership and Life Coach program (which is international and accredited by the International Coaching Federation) is available for women in faith-based ministry. Sojourners' Immigration and Refugees Reading List Check out Sojourners' reading selections for putting our faith into action for immigrant and refugee rights. Our Bookshop page features a variety of curated reading lists. When you buy through our Bookshop link, part of the proceeds support Sojourners and independent bookstores throughout the country. Donate Subscribe

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VIDEO: BAA BAA BAA!!! SING IT POPE LEO!!! The Swiss Guard’s surprise for the pope: the sound of “Sweet Caroline” fills the Vatican 6MAI26

 

                               ROCK ON POPE LEO!!! Get down with your bad self!!!

THE SWISS GUARDS SURPRISE FOR THE POPE: THE SOUND OF "SWEET CAROLINE

FILLS THE VATICAN

May 6, 2026 #vatican #swissguard #pope

The Swiss Guard band surprised everyone at the end of the swearing-in ceremony by performing the well-known American song “Sweet Caroline” in honor of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. There were 28 new recruits who joined the small papal army this May.

VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 12JUN26

 

Forward this email to someone you know who would like it! Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up here to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Verse of the day Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. - Philippians 4:1 Voice of the day Our struggle is practical. It’s high and holy, but it’s right down here on earthly ground. So let’s fight the good fight of faith. Let’s do what we have to do, and know why we’re fighting the battle. - Rev. Dr. Prathia Hall Prayer of the day God, we are your hands and feet in this world. Let the site of our works become as distinct as holy ground. Advertisement Our Latest Stories ‘Disclosure Day’ Finds Faith Where Aliens.gov Finds Fear (by Jenna Barnett) Steven Spielberg’s film asks what faith might look like in a universe filled with neighbors we never expected. Read more One of the First Woman Priests Now Resists ‘Christofascism’ With NAACP (by Cassidy Klein, copublished with The 19th) Carter Heyward has always set a “place at the table" for those previously denied. Read more Orthodox Ministry Sues Phoenix for Ban on Distributing Food or Medical Care (by Taylor Seely, Arizona Republic) “For two thousand years, the Church has fed the hungry as a core part of its life and witness,” said Lance Brace. Read more Bad Bunny Meets Pope Leo in Madrid, Should Have Taken More Photos (by Joshua McElwee, Reuters) The pope met the reggaeton sensation, whose album ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ won Album of the Year at this year’s Grammys. Read more Advertisements Action Alert: End the Blockade Against Cuba Join us now to contact Congress and demand an end to hostilities against Cuba. In this moment, we must follow the best traditions of our faith and extend our hand to Cuba in love and charity. Demand that we start true diplomatic talks paired with natural disaster aid for the island while respecting the Cuban people’s right to determine their own government. Action Alert: No War With Iran! Contact Congress now to demand peace and an end to the war with Iran. As Christians, we know that each and every life is precious and every step must be taken to avoid bloodshed. Instead of recklessly pursuing a policy of escalation, we demand an end to violence and vigorous oversight from Congress in pursuit of peace. Donate Subscribe Copyright © 2026 Sojourners. All rights reserved. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #342, Washington, DC 20003 Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842

VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 2JUN26

 

Forward this email to someone you know who would like it! Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up here to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Verse of the day As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in me, do them, and the God of peace will be with you. - Philippians 4:9 Voice of the day This God that kills and wages war cannot be the God of love that is revealed through Jesus...It is against this God who kills that we are fighting and resisting. - Alexya Salvador Prayer of the day Strengthen our backbone to speak out against those who proclaim warped versions of you. Lay down your seal of peace. Advertisement Our Latest Stories Pope Leo Thinks Nehemiah Can Lead Us Through the AI Age (by Adam Nicholas Phillips) The Old Testament prophet offers a lesson to people who think they can play God. Read more An Archive of Queer Catholic Histories Didn't Exist. So I Made One (by Emma Cieslik) No one should be made to feel alone being queer and Catholic like I was. Read more 5 Ways Christians Can Support Their Muslim Neighbors (by Michael Woolf) We must build networks of solidarity now. We cannot wait for the next shocking act of violence to occur. Read more ‘The Boys’ Is Over. Its Questions for Trump’s Evangelicals Remain (by Tim Brinkhof) The superhero satire’s final season drew an uncomfortable parallel between Homelander and Trump. Read more Advertisements Action Alert: End the Blockade Against Cuba Join us now to contact Congress and demand an end to hostilities against Cuba. In this moment, we must follow the best traditions of our faith and extend our hand to Cuba in love and charity. Demand that we start true diplomatic talks paired with natural disaster aid for the island while respecting the Cuban people’s right to determine their own government. Action Alert: No War With Iran! Contact Congress now to demand peace and an end to the war with Iran. As Christians, we know that each and every life is precious and every step must be taken to avoid bloodshed. Instead of recklessly pursuing a policy of escalation, we demand an end to violence and vigorous oversight from Congress in pursuit of peace. Donate Subscribe Copyright © 2026 Sojourners. All rights reserved. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #342, Washington, DC 20003 Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842