Category Archives: other words

Fasting = Feasting on Life

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Last night, as we finished serving the people, I looked into the chalice and made a quick decision: contrary to our usual practice, the remaining consecrated wine would be sent to the sacristy to be consumed or reverently disposed of … Continue reading →

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Monday morning mammogram

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

This post is belated. I didn’t really start my birthday this way; it was last Monday that my day began with that ritual that makes women of a certain age cringe in sympathy.  Actually, I am not bothered so much … Continue reading →

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Random moments from an ordination

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

That moment when you try on the chasuble for the first time and think “This is going to take heels!” That moment when you see your daughters and the other half of your seminary graduating class giggling in the front … Continue reading →

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The Examination

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

This past Tuesday, I was ordained a priest in Christ’s one holy, catholic and apostolic church. I wish I could say more about it: I’m sure the time will come when I can. That time is not yet. It’s as … Continue reading →

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Pre-ordination retreat

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

With profound thanks to the parish of St James, Wooster, Ohio and their rector, the Rev. Evelyn Manzella for their hospitality; and gratitude to my family for letting me go 🙂 My day typically begins with a cup of tea … Continue reading →

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Naturalization

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

This gallery contains 13 photos.

This morning, I became a US citizen. And registered to vote. Here’s (roughly) how it happened:  

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Windows

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

While searching for the “perfect” image to grace the cover of my ordination service leaflet, I spent a happy half hour this afternoon taking photos among the stained glass windows of the parish church where I am blessed to serve. I … Continue reading →

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Recycled knit stole

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

A project in progress: clergy stole knit from newspaper delivery bags (hello, Cleveland’s Plain Dealer!) cut and looped together. Seed stitch (k1, p1) over 13 stitches. Seed stitch has the advantage of laying flat. I’m using size 10.5 (6.5mm) needles. … Continue reading →

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Stations of the Nativity

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Before this Christmas season leaves us, and while it is still fresh in the memory, here is a plan for Stations of the Nativity that you are welcome to use and adapt – but please give credit to this blog! … Continue reading →

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A GOEs Prayer

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

My prayer for those (especially Jon, Adam, Lisa, Michael, Linda, Katherine, and Jennifer) taking GOEs (General OrdinationExaminations set by the General Board of Examining Chaplains of the Episcopal Church) this week: All-knowing God, Grant, I humbly beg you, to your servants … Continue reading →

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