Category Archives: other words

Christmas Day: John’s Prologue

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Two of the three gospel readings that are offered for Christmas services in our lectionary use the story of the nativity from Luke, the story acted out in Christmas pageants and plays, the story of the manger and the shepherds … Continue reading →

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Out of the mouths

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

“Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings…” – isn’t that what the Bible says? Yesterday, the NRA broke its quite understandable, even welcome, silence following the news out of Newtown last week. More guns, they suggested, would prevent more … Continue reading →

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Twenty-eight bells

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

In a few minutes, I will sound the bells at our church twenty-eight times, in memory of the people who died in Newtown, CT last week in an incident which has filled our country with grief, horror and sorrow. Over … Continue reading →

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How long?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Last week, as I was leaving my children’s school after the morning drop-off, a fluttering thing caught my eye. I realized that it was a red and black ribbon, tacked to a tree at the end of the driveway. It … Continue reading →

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Thankful Thursday/Fearful Friday

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

I have heard this week from a lot of wise leaders and graciously grateful people about the meaning of Thanksgiving, the meaning of thankfulness, and how it plays out – or should – in the days that follow this one. … Continue reading →

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Political shenanigans

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Long ago and far away, the doorbell rang. I hitched the baby onto my hip and we went to see who was there. The man on the doorstep certainly looked familiar; I knew I had seen him before, and he … Continue reading →

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Downside/upside

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Because it’s Day 6 in the House of Darkness, and some of us require entertainment, here’s a little game I like to call “downside/upside:” Downside: no hot water = no shower Upside: no light to see one’s hair in the … Continue reading →

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Bumper sticker theology

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Last month, the Episcopal Cafe reported that the Diocese of Delaware has made Episcopal license plates available (not plate-holders – actual license plates!) – http://www.episcopalcafe.com/lead/dioceses/episcopal_plates_1.html The Cafe also sampled a blogpost, “Automotive Evangelism,” by a driver of the plates, Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Packing bags

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

I try to summon a spirit of tenderness to the task: praying for the woman who wanted toothpaste (I had none); wondering who will want the pet food – who still has room in a hungry life for a heartfelt … Continue reading →

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Ohio!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Early voting opens today! Check your local listings for times and locations! You also have one more week to register or to update your registration to vote. However you intend voting, Don’t miss this opportunity. Don’t shirk this responsibility. Stand … Continue reading →

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