Metropolitan Nathanael
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Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Chicago, brother, son, immigrant. Interests: #PublicHealth #Bioethics #HumanRights #Running #Swimming #Aquariums #Reading
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We all have one and we all need one:
#mom
Tell her how much she means to you and that you love her.
#Internationalwomensday
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Friends, on the day of Pascha, let us lay aside all differences, forgive one another, and exclaim in one voice: Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen!
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@RadioFreeTom
@IsabelFattal
“Metrics such as church attendance might no longer be the most accurate proxy for America’s religious affiliation.”
Countless people in my parishes don’t attend services, but they do participate in works of charity. This, they feel, keeps them connected to Christ and the Church.
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The re-conversion of
#HagiaSophia
into a mosque is a visible sign of the Turkey’s disregard for the religious freedom of Christians and other religious minorities.
@CardinalBCupich
and I stand together in defense of these communities and their rights >
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Authority, power and dominance are not the same. Power is the abuse of authority. Dominance is the abuse of power. One receives authority from others. One takes power from others. One forces dominance on others.
#authority
#power
#dominance
#GeorgeFloyd
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Our Metropolis of Chicago leaders remind us that to lead is to serve and love your neighbor. Today, I joined
@Giannoulias
@Zemenides
@HellenicLeaders
and
@ChicagoCred
in an effort to bring aid to our brethren most in need.
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For three months we’ve responded to the coronavirus with social distancing and by sheltering at home. We are now called to respond to the virus of violence with solidarity and love for our neighbors.
#ChicagoProtests
#ChicagoRiots
#love
#SolidarityWithChicago
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Concert featuring Alkistis Protopsaltis and Dimitris Mpasis to support the St. Iakovos Retreat Center.
#Greece
#GreekMusic
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Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’
#LoveYourNeighbor
not
#ZeroTolerance
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On this Mother’s Day, let us remember, above all, the blessed Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. May she protect all mothers and godmothers, and may she serve as a tangible example of unconditional love and patience for all.
#MothersDay
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@RadioFreeTom
thoughtful perspective this morning on
@MSNBC
with
@JoeNBC
and
@morningmika
. Very moved to see you have an icon of the Theotokos in view. May she guide, protect, and inspire you and your family.
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On
#MemorialDay
, we remember our fallen service members, and pray for all our service women and men.
#MemorialDay2023
is especially meaningful to Orthodox Christians as it coincides with the tragic Fall of Constantinople (1453). May the memory of our brethren be eternal.
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The Misunderstood Reason Millions of Americans Stopped Going to Church
“Churches could model better, truer sorts of communities, ones in which the hungry are fed, the weak are lifted up, and the proud are cast down.”
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Mom and I were moved by a note that our neighbors slipped under our door. Once again, young adults are stepping up in profound ways to help their neighbors during this pandemic.
#loveyourneighbor
#covid19
#youngadults
#millennials
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The churches are closed. We won't have a whole lamb roasting on a spit in the backyard for
#GreekEaster
. and no houseful of guests. And still, we will sing "
#ChristosAnesti
!"
#ChristisRisen
.
#EasterSunday
for
#GreekOrthodox
& all Orthodox Christians
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Mom is getting ready for the Feast of the Holy Cross in September. Her basil plants are taking root!
#PlanAhead
@John_Kass
@CardinalBCupich
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During Friday’s Salutations Service at the Ascension Church in Lincolnshire, the Malamis bros assisted in the altar. Both told me they want to be priests one day. Nicholas said he wants to be a married priest like his dad; Aimilianos, “a priest-monk,” thus the staff.
@FrSotiri
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Christ is Risen!
Truly He is Risen!
Truly, children help us experience the joy and love of the Resurrection.
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Today, the Metropolis of Chicago Launched a New Women-Led Initiative. I’m humbled by the way women have helped shape our Church over the centuries, and I’m excited about the things to come through our Myrrhbearers!
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Together with the faithful of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, I extend my good wishes and prayers to my brother
@CardinalBCupich
and the entire
@archchicago
family as they celebrate Easter and the Lord’s Resurrection.
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48 years have passed since the falling asleep of Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras of
#Constantinople
. This visionary leader helped bring Catholic and Orthodox Christians closer to each other. He is noted as saying “There is only one theology, but there are many theologians”
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I share with all people of good will our “Encyclical on Mercy,” which is meant to help direct our hearts and minds during the new ecclesiastical year. May we not only seek God’s mercy in our daily lives, but also treat others with mercy.
@yalchicago
#Mercy
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Thank you
@John_Kass
for the opportunity to share some thoughts on the joys and blessings of Holy and Great Lent.
#Lent
#Love
#LoveYourNeighbor
#Forgivenss
#Mercy
The Holy Season of Lent: Shedding the Callousness of the Heart —from his Eminence Nathaniel for JohnKass News
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Christ calls us to practice
#agape
, to love our neighbor unconditionally. Agape rallied people together during the Civil Rights Movement, agape draws us closer to each other and to God today.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#HellenismAndCivilRights
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Violence in
#Chicago
continues. Please pray for our city, especially for our first responders.
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Friends, I invite you to read my latest reflection on the blessing of
#Lent
on
@John_Kass
News. Your response and feedback is always welcome and appreciated. The Holy Season of Lent: Shedding the Callousness of the Heart
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This is indeed a tragedy. Worse, yet, is how we stand by watching such events, considering them “normal” or “too big to fix.”
@arneduncan
our Greek Orthodox community prays for repose of the child and is prepared to help the family during this painful time.
The 20 month old son of one of our men in ChicagoCRED was shot & killed yesterday. He was sitting in his car seat as his mother drove to the laundromat. His dad often brought him to our program.
I witnessed a family’s grief that is unbearable, indescribable.
There are no words.
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Proud of the leaders of our Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago for stepping up and putting their faith into action.
#loveyourneighbor
#strongertogether
@arneduncan
: “Greek Americans helped build Chicago and today they’re stepping up again.” 👏
@MetNathanael
@Pparthenisjr
@Giannoulias
@ChicagoCred
@LouCanellis
@HellenicLeaders
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Getting my driver’s license renewed today. Our community is proud to see
@Giannoulias
’ name at the DMV. The quality of service provided by the
@ILSecOfState
and his team is exceptional!
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To understand the motives behind Turkey’s decision to re-convert
#HagiaSophia
into a mosque and how this impacts Christians and other religious minorities, watch this special briefing with
@Zemenides
@aykan_erdemir
and Elizabeth Prodromou >
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As we give glory to God for the great gift of creation, we offer our annual Archpastoral Teaching. This year, we focus On Life.
#life
#Christ
#Creation
#Orthodoxy
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Parents have asked how I will “save the youth.” My response: Empower them! Perhaps they can help save us.
@dmihalopoulos
@Y2AM_official
@John_Kass
@yalchicago
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PSA: Stay Home. Save Lives. Thanks to .
@chicagosmayor
and her team for the
#COVID19
PSA for the Greek-speaking community.
@GeorgeChiampas
you were great!
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Yesterday, the clergy brotherhood of our Holy Metropolis of Chicago had the blessing to receive His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. Many thanks to the Saints Peter and Paul parish for its warm hospitality.
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Annual pic of
@HCHCBoston
seniors w
@GOA_Ecumenical
dept. & our famous
#NYC
street sign
@EcuPatriarch
@MikeEmanuelFox
@frmakarios
@Oikoumene
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Just received an emergency alert on my phone.
#stayhome
#SaveLives
Thanks to
@GeorgeChiampas
and other first responders for keeping us safe!
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One of my favorite photos. Happy and blessed Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.
#MotherDay
We all have one and we all need one:
#mom
Tell her how much she means to you and that you love her.
#Internationalwomensday
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Joint Committee of
#Orthodox
-
#Catholic
Bishops advances dialogue of faith & charity
@USCCB
@Pontifex
@EcuPatriarch
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One of mom’s favorite activities is grocery shopping at Pete’s Market in Willowbrook. She loves the quality and selection of the produce. As you can tell, she realizes something is off with the economy; she’s not a fan of inflation.
#MotherDay
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Another emergency alert received today. Healthcare workers are on the frontlines protecting and caring for us. Let’s keep them in our prayers!
#StayHomeSaveLives
@chicagosmayor
@CardinalBCupich
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@jheil
@MarkHalperin
great meeting you at the
#AME
conference. You guys rock! Glad you liked my
#cross
.
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It was a great joy to receive
@Elpidophoros
in the Holy Metropolis if Chicago last week. Our clergy and laity—both young and old—were inspired and are eager to work with him. Axios!
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I enjoyed visiting some of our parochial schools last week. The administrators, teachers, parents, volunteers and staff have gone through great efforts to provide our kids with safe learning environments.
#inpersonlearning
#parochialschool
#OrthodoxChurch
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Serving the Lord these past 5 years as Metropolitan of Chicago has given me great joy. I’m truly grateful for everyone’s prayers, support, and impact on my life and ministry. Can’t wait to see how things unfold in the years ahead!
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Tonight, over 100 volunteers from across our Metropolis gathered to prepare 70,000 meals to distribute to our neighbors in need. We reached our 1M meal mark!
#philanthropy
#love
#ChristianLove
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Passion and the Resurrection of Christ: Discussion with Dr. John Fotopoulos
#HolyWeek
#Resurrection
@John_Kass
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Nothing like a car wash fundraiser to support youth ministry. I’m proud of our kids’ work ethic. They did a great job on my truck!
#carwash
#youthministry
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As the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Chicago, I congratulate & extend my prayers to our newly-elected Mayor of Chicago
@Brandon4Chicago
. Our Church is committed to Chicago and stands ready to work with you to make a positive impact on the lives of all our citizens & neighbors.
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@RadioFreeTom
@NewMoonCrone
Reference to yiayia is enough for me to back down. She knows best, always!
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Wishing all who celebrate
#Easter
today a most blessed feast of the Resurrection of Christ. I especially send my love to my dear friends and brothers
@CardinalBCupich
and
@BishopBarron
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What on earth is
@Starbucks
thinking!? This so-called “infusion” is simply a waste of decent olive oil and good coffee. R&D team forgot that oil and water don’t mix. I gave it a try 🤢.
This drink won’t be on the menu for long.
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I’ve been an aquarium enthusiast since my youth, even while at seminary. Watching fish swim is relaxing. This is my 200 gallon Discus tank. Special thanks to
@Aquadecor_
for the amazing 3D background and driftwood to help recreate an Amazon River scene.
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I had the distinct blessing to visit our Sts. Anargyroi parish (Holy Unmercenaries). It was a true joy to celebrate Sunday of Orthodoxy with our faithful in Rochester, MN and with the pan-Orthodox community in the Twin Cities later that evening.
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The children of Holy Trinity, Chicago are excited about the next phase of their parish.
#keepthefaith
#HolyTrinity
#OrthodoxChristianity
#faith
#JesusChrist
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Very proud of our Metropolis Junior Board. They are proving to be visionary Church leaders and their voice truly expresses their moral fibre.
#GeorgeFloyd
#mercy
#WeAllMustBreatheAsOne
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On this special day of
#AshWednesday
, I extend my heartfelt prayers to our Christian brethren as they begin the most blessed journey of
#Lent
, which leads to the Lord’s Resurrection.
@CardinalBCupich
@archchicago
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Transparency and accountability are important to the success of any organization, including the Church. Constructive feedback is always welcome!
@dmihalopoulos
@John_Kass
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Additional Greek Orthodox parishes will be added to this list. Stay tuned!
#StayAtHome
#PrayAtHome
#Easter
#Pascha
Here are some Chicago-area religious services to stream online (one of my little projects this week)
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Group photo: All-bishops Meeting of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Holy Trinity Church, Taxim Square, Istanbul, 8/30/15
http://t.co/xa1gRUIXCR
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Traveling overseas means experiencing beverages in new ways.
#NIO
provides your favorite cocktail on the go, even on the plane! The packaging looks like old CD cases. In the Netherlands,
@Starbucks
ice coffee is served in a paper cup. Plastic cups no longer used in 🇳🇱.
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Enjoying the latest work by
@DrHenryCloud
on
#trust
. He reminds us that, “Trust is the fuel for all of life.” Boy is he right! I recommend the book to anyone seeking to develop new or existing relationships.
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Celebrate Pascha with mom and me this Sunday. Join our FB Live event at 3pm. Bring your favorite Easter photos, recipes and memories!
#Easter
#Pascha
#ChristIsRisen
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#MtAthos
& the entire Orthodox Christian community is praying for the soul of Bob Simon.
@60Minutes
@mitchellreports
http://t.co/aN9ICypW8X
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Insight into
#COVID19
and advice from medical experts and first responders.
#firstrespondersfirst
#LoveYourNeighbor
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Day 2 of the Exec. Ed program for the Metropolis of Chicago at
#FletcherSchool
@TuftsUniversity
@dmihalopoulos
@John_Kass
@BoutrisGroup
#faith
#ethics
#trust
#bestpractices
#accountability
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The Metropolis of Chicago proudly partners with the
@GreeceInChicago
and the Hellenic Foundation on this worthy effort to serve the needs of our seniors.
📌 Inaugurating our new joint initiative with the Metropolis of Chicago and the Hellenic Foundation:
SENIORS’ DAY AT THE CONSULATE
For more information, please contact us by e-mail grgencon.cic
@mfa
.gr or by phone +1 312 335 3915.
#ConsularServices
#AskTheConsulate
#SeniorsDay
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Assembly of Orthodox Bishops of USA at the Holy & Great Council
@goarch
@EcPatrPress
@UOCofUSA
#holycouncil
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Great reads to help understand motives behind Turkey’s reconversion of
#HagiaSophia
to a mosque:
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on
#EarthDay2020
> “Our prayer is that this critical moment will be for all of us and for the entire planet an occasion for renewal and redemption, for liberation and transformation, as well as for inspiration and illumination.”
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Join my brother
@CardinalBCupich
this evening as we pray for those who lost their life to
#COVID
and for those serving on the frontlines. Many thanks to
@GovPritzker
@JBPritzker
for the invitation and for organizing this.
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Joint session of Orth-Cath Theol Consultation of N Am & Joint Com of Orth & Catho Bishops
@Oikoumene
@GOA_Ecumenical
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Most inspiring retreat of the Metropolis of Chicago clergy. I’m so proud of my spiritual sons.
'Awe inspiring': More than 60 Orthodox priests congregate in Dubuque via
@TelegraphHerald
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Many thanks to
@Grecian_Delight
@Pparthenisjr
@ShepardMedical
for supporting of Metropolis Humanitarian Food Ministry.
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One word: Tsipiana
Annual
#MemorialDay
Nestani Picnic. When in Chicago, do as the Chippers do.
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Add to this number the countless clergy who pray for and serve others each day under similar pressing conditions. Although it doesn’t have to be this way, burnout is often connected to the care of others.
Millions of people are going to work today as burned out healthcare workers
oh those aren’t costumes..
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Wishing my brother .
@CardinalBCupich
a blessed
#HolyWeek
and a joyful
#Easter
. Praying for the day when our two communities will be able to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord as one united Church.
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New site focusing on
#Orthodoxy
&
#civilrights
:
http://t.co/7fE4JOssdW
#Selma
#MLK
#Selma50
#SelmaMarch
#SelmaMovie
http://t.co/kD2TuEspW4
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The members of the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church conveyed prayers to
@MorAphremII
and the Syriac Orthodox Church
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@RadioFreeTom
Who would have thought garlic could create such division on Twitter (I thought politics only does this). When in doubt, always trust yiayia! Christ is Risen!
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@RadioFreeTom
Is that St. Spyridon in RI? I served as a deacon in the Metropolis of Boston from 2003-2006 and remember celebrating a number of services there with the Metropolitan. Happy and blessed Pascha!
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Great piece by Archbishop Cordileone on
#SCOTUS
decision on worship and
#religiousfreedom
.
@ArchdioceseSF
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@ShiaKapos
@Giannoulias
Getting ready for the Interfaith Service, which kicks off the 2023 Illinois Inauguration festivities. Especially proud of
@Giannoulias
who is sure to serve the people of Illinois with great integrity.
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Session of Orthodox/Catholic Theological Consultation & Committee of Bishops
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Social distancing provides us with a unique opportunity to cultivate our family relationships
#StayAtHome
#PrayAtHome
#family
#love
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Just received the packet for my first intensive. Cultivating work-life balance is critical for all people, especially for clergy. We’re conditioned to give of ourselves unconditionally, which often leads to devastating imbalance at home and at the parish.
@MichaelHyatt
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Attending the NYC Mayor’s annual Interfaith Breakfast.
#ReligiousFreedom
#Dialogue
#GreaterAsOne
#LoveYourNeighbor
@devlin_anita
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Most grateful for Bob Simon's coverage of the
#EcumenicalPatriarchate
. May his memory be eternal.
http://t.co/cEnA8tuY8c
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