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I experienced a kaleidoscope of emotion last month when Episcopal bishop Mariann Edgar Budde stood in the National Cathedral pulpit and preached about dignity, honesty, and humility as the foundation ...

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In case of abuse, As America’s eyes were set on the inauguration, during the National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde surprised everyone when she ...

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Now that we have poems available for free on the internet, as well as seemingly countless poets to choose from, it can be challenging to find truly good poetry books. That’s why we’ve talked ...