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Led by Father Rich Vitale, we’re a progressive Christian ministry dedicated to Jesus of Nazareth’s Message of love, justice, and mercy.
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About Message From The Margins
Message From The Margins is led by Father Rich Vitale, an Old Catholic priest, calling people back to the love, justice, and mercy Jesus taught. We are part of the National Catholic Church of North America, welcoming all who seek faith rooted in compassion and truth.
Daily Reflections
Start your day with reflections rooted in Jesus’ message of love, justice, and mercy. These brief, thoughtful reflections will help you grow spiritually and live out your faith in daily life.
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Not Every Strong Feeling Is the Holy SpiritThis reflection is part of “A Centering Lent in a Chaotic World,” a guided Lenten journey drawing on the wisdom of the Desert Fathers to help Christians cultivate steadiness, discernment, and a deeper life with God.If you’re new here, welcome! I am so happy to be walking this path withRead more
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What the Desert Fathers Knew About ChaosGood morning friends,Over the past couple of days something rather unexpected has happened.This community has grown quickly. In fact, the number of people reading this newsletter has nearly tripled in a very short time.Which means that many of you reading this today are here for the first time.So before weRead more
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Something Surprising Is Happening in the Church Right NowPhoto Credit APWelcome to Message from the MarginsIf you’re new here, I’m glad you found your way in.My name is Father Rich. I’m an Old Catholic priest coming up on lucky 13 years of Ordination, and this newsletter exists for people who still believe faith should have something honest toRead more
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