Tag Archives: John the Baptist

John’s backstory

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

(Sunday sermon spoiler alert!) There is a backstory to today’s gospel. Luke gives us lots of context: who was ruling where, and had been for how long; he gives us a snapshot of the political situation, the state of the … Continue reading →

Posted in lectionary reflection, sermon preparation, story | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Zechariah finds his voice

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

This week, we get to read the Song of Zechariah, the loosened tongue of a man whose loins have finally produced an heir after decades of longing and loss; the praise of a priest who was struck dumb by the … Continue reading →

Posted in lectionary reflection, poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Herodias’ Revenge

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

“Revenge is a dish best served cold,” someone said; but it burns in your veins, beating you without remorse until the heat sears out sweet reason, with its cool, calm attempts at peace; its urgent rationale adds fuel to the … Continue reading →

Posted in lectionary reflection, poetry | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Sunday, 4th December: 2nd Advent

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

Wild honey is easy. At least, easy to imagine eating. The details of foraging for it might entail a little more stinging than one might prefer in food preparation. But locusts; well, in our western culture and civilized suburbs, locusts … Continue reading →

Posted in advent meditations | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment