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In recent years we have been witnessing in many parts of the world the rise of authoritarianism and the increasing enactment of policies that disadvantage those who live on the margins of society, including the poor, immigrants, women, and racial and sexual minorities. Psalm 146 is a song of praise to the God who is […]
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As part of The Hymn Society’s ongoing engagement with the American Academy of Religion (AAR), we invite you to a weekend of events in Boston exploring the theme of freedom through music, liturgy, and theological reflection. On Friday, November 21, at 7:00 PM, join us at the historic Old South Church (645 Boylston St.) for Freedom: A […]
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June 28, 2026 Revised Common Lectionary Genesis 22:1-14 or Jeremiah 28:5-9 Psalm 13 or Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42 Lectionary for Mass (RC) 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a Psalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 (2a) Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42 A few years ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to visit the Polish village […]
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June 21, 2026 Revised Common Lectionary Genesis 21:8-21 or Jeremiah 20:7-13 Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 or Psalm 69:7-10 (11-15), 16-18 Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalm 69:8-10, 14-,17, 33-35 (14c) Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33 On June 28, 1969, New York City police officers raided a gay bar called the Stonewall Inn […]
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