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You told us what is good, O Lord, and what you require of us: to do justice, love kindness, and hike humbly with you, our God. So help us with your grace and courage that we might be just, kind and unpretentious. Amen. Please be seated.
Good morning. It is always a joy for me to be in worship with you, Cathedral Community. And along with Dean Randy to welcome our guests. And I just want to commend you on the singing of Amazing Grace. I ponder we could have been heard all the way through the city. It was just wonderful to hear so many of you singing that glorious hymn from your hearts. And I pray that you feel something of that grace and God’s love and kindness for you in the period and space that we share.
This is from the poem Compassion by Miller Williams:
“Have compassion on everyone you meet even if they don’t want it. What seems conceit, horrible manners or cynicism is often a sign. A sign of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen. You do not know what wars are going on down where the liveliness meets bone”.
And this is from the late Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s last book entitled Fascism: A Warning:
“The wise response to intolerance is not more intolerance a
Quick Facts About Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde: Family, What Is Episcopalian, And Plea To Trump
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is a prominent figure in the Episcopal Church, serving as the spiritual leader of 86 congregations and ten Episcopal schools across Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland. She is also the first woman elected to this position, overseeing the ministries of the Washington National Cathedral.
A passionate advocate for justice and inclusivity, Bishop Budde has change into a leading voice in addressing issues such as racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration reform.
A Bold Confrontation with Trump
On Tuesday, Bishop Budde directly addressed President Donald Trump during a prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance sat in the front row as Budde made a plea for compassion and mercy, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals and immigrant families.
"Let me construct one final plea, Mr. President," Budde said during her sermon. "Millions include put their trust in you. In the call of our God, I ask you to possess mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now."
Budde's comments came a day after Trump signed several controversial
Reflections on Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s Inaugural Prayer Service Address
By The Venerable Reverend Miguel Bustos–
The words of The Right Reverend Mariann Budde, Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Washington, during the inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., are etched in my memory as a profound moment of truth-telling and prophetic witness. As a gay Latino and a clergy member within the Episcopal Church, I was deeply moved by her remarks—not only because of their personal resonance, but also because they exemplified the courage and compassion our faith tradition calls us to embody.
In addressing President Trump, Bishop Budde articulated the fears and humanity of two communities that have been vilified and attacked in recent years: the Queer community and immigrants, particularly those who are undocumented. She spoke of the pain caused by policies and rhetoric that look for to dehumanize and marginalize, reminding us that behind every headline, statistic, or political debate are concrete people—families, friends, and neighbors—whose lives are profoundly affected.
One of the most poignant moments in her mention was
BISHOP MARIANN EDGAR BUDDE
Mariann Edgar Budde serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties that comprise the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The first woman elected to this position, she also serves as the chair of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation, which oversees the ministries of the Washington National Cathedral and Cathedral schools.
A passionate believer in the gospel of Jesus and the Episcopal Church’s particular witness, Bishop Budde is committed to the spiritual and numerical growth of congregations and developing new expressions of Christian community. She believes that Jesus calls all who follow him to strive for justice and peace, and to respect the dignity of every human being. To that end, Bishop Budde is an advocate and organizer in support of justice concerns, including racial equity, gun violence prevention, immigration reform, the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons, and the care of creation.
Bishop Budde was consecrated as the ninth bishop of Washington in November 2011. Prior to her election, she served for 18 years as rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Minneap
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