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The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler

Saint Carlton Is Lowest

Luke 6:20-31

All Saints' Day - Year C

November 07, 2010

The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler (TEC)

Carlton was not a high standing man according to the world--in fact, he was a low man in the world; but I always think of Carlton on All Saints Sunday. Saint Carlton.

At a certain time in my life, Carlton was a saint. Not a particularly holy man. Not an ardent defender of the poor. Not a figure of deep wisdom. At times, in fact, he was about the most pitiful person I could imagine.

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President Jimmy Carter

A Joyful Resolve: Transforming the Lives of the World's Poorest

September 12, 2010

President Jimmy Carter (CBF)

As a Christian, I am happy to discuss my faith in relation to the great challenge of global hunger.  I believe Christ's command that we serve the poor is reason enough to struggle on behalf of those without enough to eat. But there is another powerful reason to extend the fight against hunger and extreme poverty. Very simply, we know great progress can be made, and this should inspire us to increase our efforts. 

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The Rev. Dr. Barbara K. Lundblad (ELCA)

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