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Urban Monastic @urbanmonastic.org · 28/08/2026

We have begun a new phase of establishing Urban Monastics as a community and within the Church. To help us do this work, our leadership team has voted and named @paul.urbanmonastic.org and @jordanprins.com as our Establishing Abbots. Learn more about their work to help us get established.

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Announcing our Establishing Abbots - Urban Monastic

Our God continues to make a way forward for Urban Monasticism. The time has come for us, as an organization, to appoint our two Establishing Abbots who will help us

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Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

All people are God's people. A reflection for Pentecost. Sunday Musings open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...

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Pentecost: All Means ALL

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Paul Prins @paul.urbanmonastic.org · 04/05/2026

"You're one bead short of a rosary" Just came up with this banger of an insult as @jordanprins.com just found out her new rosary is, in fact, missing a bead from one of the decades.

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Urban Monastic @urbanmonastic.org · 24/01/2026

Lord, You are our source of life, for all good things come to us from Your loving affection. Amen. A blessing for our third week of Ordinary Time.

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Paul Prins @paul.urbanmonastic.org · 06/01/2026

Nineteen years ago @jordanprins.com and I got married. Over our two years of dating it was clear she was someone of depth and knew me in ways no one else had. We’ve only gotten better year after year. Here is to many more together!

Us sitting under a tree together smiling!

Us protesting injustice together! Deliver us from evil! Tear the mighty from their thrones!

Us huddled under an umbrella heading to the wedding celebration of some friends.

Stopping off for a pint to ponder life and all that entails.

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Paul Prins @paul.urbanmonastic.org · 27/12/2025

Are you attending the Taizé European Meeting in Paris next week? Say hi! I'll be at the American Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Along with our Bishop Mark and @jordanprins.com - we'll be extending hospitality, welcome, & supporting Taizé as thousands of pilgrams journey for a week of prayer. ⚓

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 01/12/2025

Love being a part of @urbanmonastic.org and all we're doing. 6 years has flown by, and I'm excited to see what the upcoming years will bring! Would love for you to join us if you feel a bit of the monastic impulse to your way of living.

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Paul Prins @paul.urbanmonastic.org · 05/10/2025

Our cat had a great day getting blessed at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity here in Paris (part of the Episcopal Convocation of Europe). Many comments for how fluffy and how big he is. I’m pretty sure he was bigger than half the dogs who were there. ⚓️

Me with our cat waiting in line to have him blessed.

Jordan with our cat with a stained glass window behind them.

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 20/08/2025

Overheard (in my apartment) : “ya know, Christ was a bit of a goofball…” I may need to keep that in the back of mind next time I engage the text.

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 14/06/2025

Today a woman at the #NoKings protest in Paris told @paul.urbanmonastic.org he was the “most attractive priest she’d ever seen”… I mean, I don’t disagree… but 😂

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 14/06/2025

Peaceful and lovely protest here in Paris, pro-democracy, anti-evil. Standing for what's right. #NoKings

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14/06/2025

absolutely horrifying: "Minnesota state senator John Hoffman in Champlin and Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman in Brooklyn Park were reportedly shot in their homes by a gunman impersonating a police officer."

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Sources say two Minnesota lawmakers have been shot

Sources have told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS' Tom Hauser that two Minnesota Lawmakers have been shot.

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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 09/06/2025

Let's all take a moment to read the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878. It's only one sentence.

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Whoever, except in cases and under circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress, willfully uses any part of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, or the Space Force as a posse comitatus or otherwise to execute the laws shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 09/06/2025

Loved getting to have lunch with this bunch today!! So encouraging. Love seeing the continual thread of God’s movements over decades. Excited to be a part of what’s to come!

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Paul Prins @paul.urbanmonastic.org · 29/03/2025

And the promised kitten photos. Yes, we took our kitten to the river for a happy hour.

When he was a kitten and could fit over and behind the books on the bookshelf.

A photo of myself and Jordan with our cat in between. We are sitting with our legs dangling over the river, with the cat attached to his cat backpack between us looking excited to be there.

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Paul Prins @paul.urbanmonastic.org · 29/03/2025

Our buddy, Serif, turned four yesterday! So a caturday post in honor of his fluffiness. Two kitten photos, and two recent ones. Check out that dangle leg!

A cat sitting on the arm of a couch with one of his back legs dangling down in the breeze.

Cat about to take a nap on my chest if I would just stop moving around trying to get a photo.

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Paul Prins @paul.urbanmonastic.org · 12/02/2025

Are you Clergy or Teach Religion in Scotland? It would be so wonderful if you would help us spread the word to your community and students. You could easily share the link below, or put up one of the B/W A4 posters. You are also most welcome to join us! Poster: urbanmonastic.org/wp-content/u...

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 30/01/2025

Lovely reflection written by my friend. Let us all continue with the perseverance to bring mercy and justice.

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 15/01/2025

In Edinburgh or Glasgow, or the surrounding area?? Join us for a day of [silent] prayer on March 1, leading into Lent! It will be a lovely day praying together, and separately, in a beautiful cathedral, with lunch provided... what more could you need?! Join us!!

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 15/01/2025

Wrote a little piece for Urban Monastics last week on bettering our cities via volunteering for the Olympics!

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Urban Monastic @urbanmonastic.org · 14/01/2025

Registration has just opened for our March 1st retreat in Edinburgh! Priced at £40 for a day of prayer with a hot lunch and book to guide us through. We will be praying in the beautiful St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. There are only 50 places available. Let's Pray Together!

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An Urban Monastic Day in Edinburgh on 1 March 2025

Join us for a day devoted to prayer, rest, and silence. Step out of your normal rhythms, slow down, and pray with others.

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Paul Prins @paul.urbanmonastic.org · 12/12/2024

Went to the first Christmas Market of the season tonight! Toulousian sausage, tartiflette, and beer. Thanks for a nice evening tuileries garden. Advent and Christmas is a wonderful time to live in Paris.

A wide shot of the Christmas market in Paris.

Jordan and I showing off our baguettes filled with sausage and onions!

Jordan showing off our mulled wine and beer!

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 23/11/2024

Starting to get into linocuts! I've got a lot to learn, but really loving this new medium! Anyone else out there doing this? Got any tips for me?

Partially finished linocut of a city scape with cutting tools and cut scraps

Four mediocre printed linocuts of a cityscape.

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Rev. Benjamin Cremer @brcremer.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Beware of any Christian movement that acts as though the world is full of enemies to be destroyed rather than full of neighbors to be loved.

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 16/11/2024

I’m better translating images. Glass of wine in-hand, chilly weather outside, enjoying the twinkly lights, and candles on my table.. contemplating the chaos of life swirling around me. Happy Saturday.

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 16/11/2024

@theodramatist.com don't know if we've actually chatted yet... but two things: 1. you seem slightly scared in your profile pic. 😅 and 2. I'm from WI too! Hi 👋

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 16/11/2024

OK, coming back to the skies... other places are just so toxic, and I feel like the more I'm here, the more I find my people.

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Urban Monastic @urbanmonastic.org · 04/06/2024

Join us for our first ever Urban Monastic retreat. It will be in Minneapolis on June 25th. The day will be devoted to prayer, rest, and silence. Hope that we can share that day in prayer together. More Info 🔗 urbanmonastic.org/retreats/min...

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Join us for an Urban Monastic Day in Minneapolis

Set aside Tuesday June 25, 2024 to devote yourself fully to prayer. Step outside your normal rhythms, slow down, and pray with others in Minneapolis. You wil...

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Paul Prins @paul.urbanmonastic.org · 07/01/2024

Every month I treasure these times together. From the liturgies to the conversation. Just so meaningful to connect, share, and be encouraged. This conversation on embodying the fruit of the Spirit is easily one of my favorites. Top 5 from the last 4 years. It was so rich, personal, and encouraging.

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Paul Prins @paul.urbanmonastic.org · 17/12/2023

Christmas is a tough time of year to be an immigrant. I’m so glad that our families over there get to enjoy each others company. Being so far away is just hard. Could you pray for us, and all those like us who are far from family this holiday?

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 15/12/2023

Oh boy… came across some mild childhood church trauma today in the form of pins… anyone else even know what this is? Or were you spared the competitive Bible memorisation & other activities in the name of proving I’m the best Christian kid in my class…oh wait, I mean that I love Jesus the most? 🙃

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 30/11/2023

Oooof.... Wading into the - public calling out of misogynists - in your Christian org. Such fun. "but it was satire...." 🙄 Let me tell you 'bout satire, SON. Join me as we open our Bibles to...

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Paul Prins @paul.urbanmonastic.org · 13/11/2023

The foundation of Christian hospitality is seeing all people as human. That they are loved and cherished by God. Let us confront the impulse to dehumanize others wherever we hear or see it. Justice, Peace, and our coexistence depend on it.

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 23/10/2023

I think after tonight I'm more sure than ever that this is my place. That american evangelicism is faaaaaar behind me. Oh boy. Talking to family who are still deep in it - is a trip. Here's a holy smoke and drink to those on the other side of that BS. Is that ok to say here? IDK...I'm new to this..

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 28/08/2023

From my spouse: "you have a high gross-tolerance"... I feel like that's both a compliment and an insult.. 😅

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 07/08/2023

The only clear line I draw these days is this: when my religion tries to come between me and my neighbor, I will choose my neighbor. Jesus never commanded me to love my religion. - Barbara Brown Taylor

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 05/08/2023

Co-hosting our monthly Gathering (live-stream) with @urbanmonastic.org tomorrow! Join us for a time of praying vespers, taking communion & having a conversation on living out being a lay-monastic in our cities. Join us live or watch later! 8pm Paris / 1pm Central US.

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Seeing Monastics Everywhere · a Gathering

You're invited to this Gathering of Urban Monasticism. During this hour, we will pray the Divine Office of Vespers, share the Eucharist, and enjoy a conversa...

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 05/08/2023

Insightful and prophetic talk on consumerism in the church. Spoiler: it doesn't focus on how much we ought to / ought *not* buy. How shocking!

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Paul Prins @paul.urbanmonastic.org · 06/07/2023

Please do the hard internal work to stay open, tender, gentle, and loving. It is worth it. Contemplative prayer is its foundation. Every year I am still here, it gets harder to stay tender. Yet, the softness of my spirit is the richness that gives life to my faith in Jesus and joy with others.

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 04/07/2023

Just making sure this corner of the internet is covered, in terms of floof.

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 30/06/2023

We assign human-relationship metaphors to the divine, & in turn re-interpret our human relationships in light of the divine. By doing this, do we diminish the divine? Or over-elevate relationships? If Jesus was fully human, how do we engage with a transcendant God? Light musings on a Friday night.

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Jordan Prins @jordanprins.com · 30/06/2023

Made it under the blue sky! Hope it stays sunny here!

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