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Author: Anton

Come Down (Sermon on Luke 19:1-10)

October 30, 2022 AntonLeave a comment

Anton Flores-Maisonet delivered this sermon at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church.

Posted in asylum, Atlanta Friends Meeting, faith, Hospitality, Sermon, Stewart Detention CenterTagged Beloved Community, Gospel of Luke, Luke 19:1-10, Martin Luther King, Martin Luther King Jr, Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian

Awaken What’s Possible

September 30, 2022October 1, 2022 Anton1 Comment

Watch this video and hear about Anton’s own leap of faith. Maybe his words will inspire you to take your next most faithful step.

Posted in Uncategorized

‘On the cusp of a crisis:’ Migrants make their way to Atlanta from border

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 AntonLeave a comment

“Atlanta is on the cusp of a crisis,” Flores-Maisonet said. “Scores of vulnerable, unhoused people from a faraway land are arriving at our doorstep.”

Posted in asylum, Hospitality, housing, immigrants, Venezuela

CRISIS OR COMMUNITY? Welcoming unhoused Venezuelan asylum seekers

September 1, 2022February 7, 2024 AntonLeave a comment

The arrival of asylum seekers to Atlanta is an opportunity to build part of King's beloved community with those in need of refuge.

Posted in asylum, Atlanta, Hospitality, housing, immigrants, Uncategorized, Venezuela

Help us launch a new community

August 28, 2022October 1, 2022 Anton1 Comment

Casa Alterna is launching a new community in the city of Atlanta where asylum seekers and U.S. citizens can live together and exercise their communal gifts of hospitality, compassion, and solidarity.

Posted in asylum, Atlanta Mennonite Church, HospitalityTagged asylum seekers, Atlanta, community, Hospitality

On prophets and “pastorcitos”

July 15, 2022August 12, 2022 Anton2 Comments

I hope little Israel knows that I see that of God in him.

Posted in accompaniment, asylum, Atlanta Friends Meeting, Children, essay, hope, Hospitality, housing, immigrants, UncategorizedTagged asylum seekers, Children, Hospitality, Quakers

Hospitality is the gift of a mirror

July 9, 2022July 10, 2022 Anton1 Comment

Hospitality is a spiritual practice that reveals what our hearts believe.

Posted in accompaniment, asylum, Black Lives Matter, hope, Hospitality, immigration detention, UncategorizedTagged faith, God, Hospitality, self-reflection

Crucified

April 15, 2022April 10, 2022 Anton1 Comment

I find grounding in knowing that God grieves and identifies with my suffering. 

Posted in UncategorizedTagged cross, crucifix, cruicifixion, Good Friday, Holy Week, Red Letter Christians

Love one another

April 14, 2022 AntonLeave a comment

When suffering comes, how do we respond?

Posted in Lent, loveTagged Love one another, resentment, transformation

Betray Christ?

April 13, 2022April 9, 2022 AntonLeave a comment

"One of you will betray me." - Jesus at the Last Supper Could you betray Christ? I could. When Jesus made this pronouncement, every disciple wondered if they were the betrayer. Surely Peter thought it was him.  No one guessed Judas. I mean, he’d just gone to town to either buy bread or give money… Continue reading Betray Christ? →

Posted in contemplation, Lent, UncategorizedTagged betrayal, Holy Week, Judas

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