Category Archives: lectionary reflection

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

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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Wednesday, December 7th: Ambrose of Milan

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

The story is told that Ambrose, a father’s-footsteps-following Governor in northern Italy, was summoned to address the people of Milan as their crowd threatened to become a mob, and their election a melee. The former bishop of Milan had died, and … Continue reading →

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The parable of the talents

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

While I was growing up, the pretty china with the pink rose pattern lived a life of static beauty in a glass-fronted cabinet in the dining room. We could watch the plates while we ate from the other, everday ones. … Continue reading →

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Saints and other stories

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

Is anyone using the lectionary for Pentecost 27 this Sunday? Everywhere I look, we are celebrating All Saints (which is meet and proper). Still, I thought that this Sunday’s readings deserved some prayerful attention, and found in the epistle for … Continue reading →

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