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Year C Advent 1: New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

I think that it was the phrase, “dissipation, drunkenness and the worries of this life,” heard just now in the gospel according to Luke, that made me think of New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions. We’ve all made them. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Year B Proper 28: It’s (not) the end of the world

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

As we move towards Advent, when we await the arrival of God among us, we start looking in our scripture readings at the end of the world. Every year, whether the 2012 famous for Mayan millennium angst or any other … Continue reading →

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Saturday, December 24th: Christmas Eve

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

So here we are, at the end of Advent. “You have reached your destination,” as my GPS would optimistically put it, moments before we actually get there. There have been detours. There have been slow times, and smooth rides. And … Continue reading →

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Friday, December 16th: Forgetfulness

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

This week, I have been forgetting things. I forgot an appointment, which is a disgraceful waste of someone’s time. I forgot to take the power lead for my computer to work, which was just inconvenient and annoying. I forgot my bread … Continue reading →

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Thursday, December 15th: A Mood Psalm

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

Today’s Psalm struck me as a bit mood-swingy. Kind of like a lot of us by this stage of Advent … What colour is your mood-Psalm reading today?

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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

Monday, 5th December: Monday Miracles

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

They are remarkable readings, today’s Eucharistic set. The Psalm describes how “Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.” Isaiah looks forward to a … Continue reading →

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Friday, December 2nd: an end to grumbling

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

First Friday in Advent: Psalm 27, Isaiah 29:17-24, Matthew 9:27-31 I enjoy a good grumble. It’s no secret that complaining can be cathartic, especially when it is done loudly, exaggeratedly, ridiculously. It can also be habit-forming, though. Even the Psalmist, … Continue reading →

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Monday, November 28th: Prayer for peace

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

From today’s Eucharistic lectionary (Psalm 122; Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 8:5-13): Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls and quietness within your towers.” For my brethren and companions’ sake, I pray … Continue reading →

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Sunday, November 27th: Advent begins

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

 From St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Elyria    :     December Carillon (Newsletter) ADVENT If Advent were a place, it would be one of those regions that you drive through on your way somewhere else. We rush through it with our eyes on … Continue reading →

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