Category Archives: sermon

Married to the miracle

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

A sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Advent in Year A. Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 So this is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: his mother, Mary, engaged but not married, was found to be with child by the … Continue reading →

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Advent joy

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

I was blessed to hear our deacon-in-training preach this morning, so instead of a sermon for Advent 2, I am sharing the reflection from the closing Eucharist of yesterday’s Advent Quiet Day at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Lakewood, Ohio. The … Continue reading →

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Burnt blessings

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

On Twitter last night, reflecting on the readings to come in a week that was … chaffy … I posted that I could stand to see some chaff burn: Bring it on, was the prayer that I tweeted. Whether rashly … Continue reading →

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The Feast of St Andrew

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

“No, the word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe.” (Deuteronomy 30:14) “And he said to them, ‘Follow me …’ Immediately they left their nets and followed him.” (Matthew … Continue reading →

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Advent light

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

A sermon for the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2016, at the Church of the Epiphany, Euclid, Ohio. Year A Advent 1: Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44  When we have finished the act of Baptism with water, and … Continue reading →

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Beacon blessings 

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

The Collect for the First Sunday in Advent calls upon God for  the grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light. When we handed the infant child baptized last week a lit candle, … Continue reading →

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Stealing a blessing

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

Christ the King Sunday arrives with less pomp and circumstance than ambiguous authority; a compromised crown; the scandal of the crucifixion. Yet there is a promise to be heard: not only that we, like the thief on the cross whose … Continue reading →

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“Do not be weary of doing what is right”

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

The work hasn’t changed since last week. But some of the challenges have. Continue reading →

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Weary blessings

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

I apologize for skipping last week’s lectionary-based blessing post. I was overwhelmed by the choices – All Saints’ or Proper 27? Track 1 or Track 2? Narrative Lectionary or RCL? Actually, that last one’s a bit of red herring, because … Continue reading →

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A post-election sermon on a pre-election Sunday

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

All Saints, 2016 Readings: Daniel 7:1-3,15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31 Paul wrote, “I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you … Continue reading →

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