Category Archives: sermon

Year B Proper 17: preaching the Song of Songs

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Perhaps the most bewildering question about the Song of Solomon, or the Song of Songs, or Canticles – the book has gone by many names – is how it ended up in the Bible, a sacred text. Historical criticism insists … Continue reading →

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What is it to you?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Every day. Every day I confess my sins, my sinfulness. Every day. But Job asks, “If I sin, what do I do to you, you watcher of humanity?” Yes, Job is feeling reckless; that recklessness that hold hands with despair, … Continue reading →

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Year B Proper 16: gateway evils

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Weekly lectionary groups are great. I recommend them. This week, we meandered around the readings with all of the purpose and direction of a fog, but we did have a few moments where we got high enough to break through … Continue reading →

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Saturday, August 18th, St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Elyria, Ohio “The Jews disputed among themselves, saying, ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’” Often in John’s Gospel, when the Jews do not understand what Jesus is trying to … Continue reading →

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes | 1 Comment

Year B Proper 15: some food for thought

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

“The Jews then disputed among themselves, ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’” (John 6:52) Well, one can hardly blame them. In search of some answers, I came across these pearls of wisdom, which I offer for … Continue reading →

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Year B Proper 14: David, anointed of God

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Saturday August 11th/Sunday August 12th, St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Elyria, OH. David. We have spent a few good weeks in the company of the great king of Israel, and this is the last living story we will hear of him … Continue reading →

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Reading between the lines

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

The past few weeks, depending on which Lectionary cycle is used, you may have heard the continuing story of David – or at least, selected highlights. This week, as David’s son is killed in battle, to David’s distress, the need … Continue reading →

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Unsolicited advice

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Because I know that you all love to receive unsolicited advice, and pearls of wisdom from one who has been ordained all of five minutes and just can’t help herself, here it is: If you are already committed to preaching … Continue reading →

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Comfortably numb

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

We all know that feeling. When we’ve been resting on our laurels – or our haunches, more likely – for a little too long, and things – feet, other extremities – have ‘fallen asleep. ‘ Gone numb. That was the … Continue reading →

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Year B Proper 12 – Mission Elyria

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

A homily for the Saturday Eucharist at the end of Mission Week Elyria Tomorrow, our mission youth will give the sermon at Sunday’s service. They will talk about the loaves and the fishes, about making do with what they had … Continue reading →

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