Tag Archives: life

Do not invite death

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Rosalind C Hughes

We are not made in anyone’s image but God’s. We are not made for the corruption of death but for the covenant of life. Jesus does not love death or bloodshed – but Jesus loves us. Knowing this, how can we not consider turning from death to life; to pour out healing without counting the cost; to withhold death and restore relationship wherever it is possible; to deny the devil’s envy and replace it with love? Continue reading →

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Book Review: Dessert First – Preparing for Death while Savoring Life, by J. Dana Trent

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Rosalind C Hughes

So why does a book about death and grieving have such an odd title? Death is coming for each of us, so we might as well embrace our mortal life and enjoy it, grief and all, with all of its sweetness, tartness, and saltiness. Continue reading →

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Holy Innocents

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

The hard historical evidence for the massacre of the innocents of Bethlehem may be sketchy, thank God, yet the meme pervades our culture, from Moses to Jesus; even though we can barely comprehend the idea, we admit it to our … Continue reading →

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Fasting = Feasting on Life

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Last night, as we finished serving the people, I looked into the chalice and made a quick decision: contrary to our usual practice, the remaining consecrated wine would be sent to the sacristy to be consumed or reverently disposed of … Continue reading →

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