Bishop Mariann Budde spoke from the pulpit to the president, asking for mercy. How do we talk about serious moral issues, refugee ministry for example, in a way that will be heard?
He made the sign of the cross on my forehead, held his hands on my head and offered an earnest prayer. He said “Amen” in that deep, rich voice, and then looked me in the eyes and said, “Now go preach the gospel, my brother.”
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