Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 02/04/2026sojo.net/articles/new...sojo.netIsrael Is Blocking Palestinians from Easter at Church Where Jesus ResurrectedIn an unprecedented closure, the state is barring Palestinian Christians, Muslims, and Jews from normal Holy Week activities in the Old City of Jerusalem, citing the war with Iran. 000
Reposted by Rev DevRedScharlach @redscharlach.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Rare footage of St Paul’s Cathedral testing its giant flamethrower 10979281569
Reposted by Rev DevHillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Forget about what year it is. What century is it? nashvillebanner.com/2025/07/20/d... 1291184667070
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Sudden overweening craving for the terrible hamburgers I used to get in Szente, Hungary when I was an English teacher there in 1997. Hungarian for cheeseburger is pronounced “shite-burger” (sajtburger) 100
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 19/07/2025I’m a conspiracy theory conspiracy theorist. Aliens tricked us into believing the moon landing was a hoax. 000
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 29/06/2025How fleeting are all human emotions compared with the massive continuity of ducks. Dorothy Sayers, ‘Gaudy Night’ (1935) 020
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Tell me again about how the Republicans are all about “states’ rights” 000
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 06/06/2025This isn't a 'bromance breakup.' This is a falling out between two abusers; nothing to do with masculinity and everything to do with vile humans being vile. 010
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Is the difference between : ) and ( : regional or generational or…? 000
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Them: How are you holding up? Me: <looks at playlist of nothing but Smashing Pumpkins and My Chemical Romance>…Um, fine? 000
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 19/05/2025The church will open late today because every one of my clerical collars and studs have mysteriously disappeared. How is this possible in a very small home? Have the cats been selling my clergy clothes on eBay? 000
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Cardinal Robert Barron, bishop of the Diocese of Winona–Rochester in Minnesota, made a prophetic comment last week to the press — under Trump, America is in political decline. 121
Reposted by Rev DevSt Bene’t’s Church Cambridge @stbenetscam.bsky.social · 09/04/2025We are so looking forward to welcoming Dr Sanjee Perera, Lay Canon of Liverpool Cathedral @livcathedral.bsky.social , at our Triduum services — from Maundy Thursday to Easter. Come join us on a journey to celebrate the triumph of love, justice, and hope! #livinghope 062
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Today’s imagination exercise: Mission Impossible, starting Tom … Waits. 010
Reposted by Rev DevRev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 18/01/2025How I’m feeling about 20 January (h/t to our long-suffering cat Blit, who had to wear this cone for three weeks) 021
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 03/04/2025The US just hit Myanmar with a 44% tariff, after sending no earthquake response help because we’ve destroyed US Aid. China must be loving this. 191
Reposted by Rev DevSt Bene’t’s Church Cambridge @stbenetscam.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Today we celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation at the medieval altar in @stbenetscam dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s mother. “For nothing will be impossible with God,” Gabriel declared. What impossible good news are you praying for today? 011
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 13/03/2025#morningprayer thoughts: had never noticed the detail in the feeding of the 5k that there was “much grass” — a bread & roses moment of not only being fed but also being comforted, a soft picnic ground and a pasture for the Shepherd’s flock. 010
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Honoured to be dep’ing for the chaplain @bcgray.bsky.social , taking Evensong in a live @bbcradio3.bsky.social broadcast from @sidneysussex.bsky.social 3pm today and on iPlayer! 130
Reposted by Rev DevSt Bene’t’s Church Cambridge @stbenetscam.bsky.social · 10/03/2025We’ve entered the quiet season of #Lent. In addition to our twice-daily services at @stbenetscam.bsky.social , there are a range of events, classes, quiet days and liturgies to support one another in the deepening of our common faith. Learn more at www.stbenetschurch.org/lent 032
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 10/03/2025My first day off in 10 days. Spending it finding an emergency electrician and doing medical and school runs 000
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 09/03/2025The regular implosion of Reform UK is a reminder that more moderate Republicans share responsibility for Trump, because they protected him after choosing Party over Country. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comFrom Trump whisperer to trouble – angry Reform UK MPs turn on FarageInternal row in party over ‘messianic’ leader becomes public amid competing members’ allegations of bullying and dirty tricks 010
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 08/03/2025But after 40 days in the Wilderness,perhaps the Deceiver thought that Jesus would have had his doubts; that the loneliness of self-isolation might have induced a spiritual and moral disorientation. (1/2) 100
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Ash Wednesday — being treated like dirt jesusditch.medium.com/ash-wednesda...jesusditch.medium.comAsh Wednesday: Humility & JusticeThe Rev’d Devin McLachlan. Preached Ash Wednesday at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Sermon Text: John 8.1–11 020
Reposted by Rev DevSt Bene’t’s Church Cambridge @stbenetscam.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Ash Wednesday services 8am & 12.30pm; and 6.30pm at @corpuscambridge.bsky.social 021
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 03/03/2025"Please answer the following questions about the Candidate. Usually about 150 words per answer is enough, but please feel free to exceed this suggested limit if warranted by an answer. " Friends, there are 25 questions. 110
Reposted by Rev DevInterfaith Alliance @interfaithalliance.org · 01/03/2025Ramadan Kareem to all of our Muslim friends, neighbors, and family observing the holy month of Ramadan! 0192
Reposted by Rev DevContent Love Knowles @contentlove.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Show me what you’re reading for inspiration. #BookSky 2102
Reposted by Rev DevAllan Piper @apiper13.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Why does Trump attack Zelensky and praise Putin? I've been covering Trump's weird ties to Russia for almost a decade now. Here's what I know in a nutshell.tiktok.comPutin’s words are coming out of Trump’s mouth.TikTok video by COURIER 1146
Reposted by Rev DevCambridge University Library @theul.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Daffodils for #StDavidsDay! These beautiful varieties of daffodils are from an eighteenth-century French guide to plants. Image CUL CCF.47.33 (c. 1767) from the library of the Department of Plant Sciences, housed at #CambridgeUniversityLibrary. @theulspeccoll.bsky.social 04712
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 27/02/2025George Herbert: Patron saint of middle class clergy with university degrees who think to themselves how much money they could have made if they hadn’t gone into ministry. #truebutunfair #snark 000
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Morning Prayer thoughts today: + “and made no profit on their sale” is such a Ferengi zinger in its context + Words of comfort in Half Term: “For in much wisdom is much vexation, and those who increase knowledge increase sorrow.” + Good to celebrate Janani Luwum even as we resist new dictators 040
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Favourite (new or classic) book on priesthood/ordination/ministry — go: 000
Reposted by Rev DevSt Bene’t’s Church Cambridge @stbenetscam.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Last week, we marked the Feast of Candlemas with a radiant procession from Corpus Christi to St Bene't's. Here are some snapshots of that brilliant blue Sunday morning. 041
Reposted by Rev DevJens Notroff @jensnotroff.com · 05/02/2025"In the third decade of the twenty first century, power is more digital than physical." Timothy Snyder, on point. Again. It's not going away if you're calling it by any other name. "It is all illegal. It is also a coup in its intended effects: to undo democratic practice..." Ask a historian. 0215
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Belatedly, here's my Candlemas sermon for evensong at Corpus Christi College -- perhaps one of the few chapel sermons to reference lochia and myconium. acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...acrobat.adobe.comAdobe Acrobat 020
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Not the Onion. Not even irony. From a member of the US Congress. God help us all. (Screenshot; I deleted my x account a year ago) 010
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Under Emperors Honorius and Arcadius the punishment for wearing pants was exile. #contextfreehistory #true 010
Reposted by Rev DevFishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · 02/02/2025It's #NationalHedgehogDay so we're treating you to this little fella. An inscribed amethyst intaglio in a gold ring. Pic = auction.apolloauctions.com 10619103
Reposted by Rev DevNY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Depressed about fascism coming to America? This one pot cassoulet will make you feel like you’re living in Vichy France. 625134712
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 01/02/2025If you're still working on your sermon for the Feast of the Presentation, a feminist Jewish quick look at "purity" laws velveteenrabbi.blogs.com/blog/2005/04...velveteenrabbi.blogs.comTricky Torah: Taharah & TumahMy rabbi is fond of asserting that there are no "bad" Torah portions. Whether holiness is innate to the text or something that arises through our engagement with it, Jewish life is predicated on the a... 000
Rev Dev @revdev.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Do any other Mac users refer to the command key ⌘ as the 'propeller' key? I have no idea when or where I picked that up, but as I've had Macs since 1984, I am an awkward dinosaur... 010
