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Judgement of the Nations: DHS Funding

Congress has a deadline of Friday, February 13 at midnight to vote on DHS funding. Jesus taught, ‘ For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, … Continue reading

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Help Us Father

Envíanos el Espíritu Santo para que nos guíe. ¡Ayúdanos, Jesús! Hay tanto dolor y oscuridad. Necesitamos tu luz. John Kingery (c) 2026

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WALKING IN PORTLAND

See the Reality Oregon and the Portland Metro is not “War ravaged and full of domestic terrorists.”  The FBI’s own Crime Data Explore indicates that violent, property and individual offense are at their lowest level since 2020. Portland ranks seventy-two … Continue reading

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To Bishops, Priests and Deacons in Oregon and the United States

Greetings: Greetings as you journey with your fellow priests joyfully and hopefully led by Archbishop Sample along the path of Mission Renewal.  A Mission Renewal not only for you, but a path you are to lead the People of God … Continue reading

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Make Us a Channel of Your Peace

We no longer continue with the winner take all in the public square words and actions. Let us become the sons and daughter of God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 NRSVCE … Continue reading

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Den of Iniquity: Hearing God’s Spirit

I wrote the following a few years ago and came across them as I was cleaning my den of iniquity.  Pray for me. Den of Iniquity (c) John Kingery 2025 Growth in the Spirit means ever changing ideas, ever deepening … Continue reading

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Who Builds Our House – Whose Voice do We Hear?

Psalm 127: 1-2 If the Lord does not build the house, in vain do its builders labor; if the Lord does not guard the city, in vain does the guard keep watch.  Sirach 35:12-17 Give to the Most High as he has given to you,  generously, … Continue reading

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Public Education: Under Attack

I’m a product of public-school education (elementary through high school), and Catholic universities and public community colleges.  Those experiences provided me with knowledge, tools to critically apply that knowledge, and reinforced the values learned from my family.  Education has utilitarian … Continue reading

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We will be judged

As individuals, the whole Catholic Church in the USA, and our nation will be judged by how we treat the poor, stranger, hungry, naked and those in prison. Thank you God for this call to justice from Archbishop Wenski of … Continue reading

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IF I CAN DREAM: CALL TO ACTION

Three weeks ago, I was talking on the phone with a friend.  They said, “Why Aren’t there protest songs like the 1960s and 70s?”   I reflected and yes, prayed about it. Music is very important in my life.  I have … Continue reading

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