Monthly Archives: December 2011

Saturday, December 17th: feed the world

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

Each time they sing “Well to-night thank God it’s them in- stead of you,” I cry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-w-CmCCF7k

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Friday, December 16th: Forgetfulness

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

This week, I have been forgetting things. I forgot an appointment, which is a disgraceful waste of someone’s time. I forgot to take the power lead for my computer to work, which was just inconvenient and annoying. I forgot my bread … Continue reading →

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Thursday, December 15th: A Mood Psalm

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

Today’s Psalm struck me as a bit mood-swingy. Kind of like a lot of us by this stage of Advent … What colour is your mood-Psalm reading today?

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Wednesday, December 14th: Adults only!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

Over the past week, I’ve noticed a certain theme emerging on the chatter feeds around me: Santa. Love him or leave him? An article in the Episcopal Cafe quoted a story about an Episcopal priest who always invited Santa to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, 13th December: St Lucy’s Day

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

Once upon a time, St Lucy’s Day was the shortest day of the year. Then, the calendar changed (at least for some, then later for others, and now it’s the standard Western calendar …). Even so, St Lucy is still a beacon … Continue reading →

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Monday, December 12th: an Advent litany

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

This is the cycle of litanies we used with Anglican prayer beads at last Friday’s Advent Sabbath time at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Elyria, Ohio. Try punctuating them with hymns or Taize songs, or five to ten minutes of silence.  An … Continue reading →

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The Thessalonians (and centuries later, we) are told: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words … Continue reading →

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes | Leave a comment

Saturday, December 10th: Light in the darkness

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

From today’s Eucharistic readings: Restore us, O God;    let your face shine, that we may be saved.  (Psalm 80:3)

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Friday, December 9th: Listen …

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

The pied piper leads a merry dance, compelling gaity and painted smiles; canned laughter pops open like beer, frothing over the dancing throng. Weaving through the sombre parade, out of key and out of place, piercing tunes enough to wake … Continue reading →

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Thursday, December 8th: God’s Christmas Shopping List

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

Alright, so that’s tongue-in-cheek. God doesn’t need to buy gifts – God is the gift! Still, in today’s reading from Isaiah, God makes some promises: When the poor and needy seek water,    and there is none,    and their tongue is … Continue reading →

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