Tag Archives: Michaelmas

Little lower

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Rosalind C Hughes

God forbid that I should meetan angel face to face: the many eyeswould terrify, the beating wingsmight stop my heart; how wouldI hear their, “Do not fear,”let alone what may follow? Send me instead the dragonfly, fiercebut fragile, anointing the … Continue reading →

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Michael and all angels

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

I am tired of angels. I am tired of their wings beating hollow drums of war, their obsequious, their patronizing, “Do not be afraid;’ their inconvenient words to frightened virgins and old women. I am tired of their entrapment of … Continue reading →

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St Michael and All Angels

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Rosalind C Hughes

They were not created on the first day. They are not light, nor dark; they live in bright shadows in between. They do not rise nor set; they were not created on the fourth day. They are not reputed to … Continue reading →

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Drafting angels

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Rosalind C Hughes

Like any other, I crave the pastor’s Sunday afternoon nap. Instead, I find myself out on my bike, winding out the day and running out whatever needs to be let go so that I can sleep at night. On a … Continue reading →

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Breath of Angels

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

This feast day reflection was first delivered in the Gloria Dei Chapel of Trinity Lutheran Seminary at a joint worship service of Trinity and Bexley Hall Episcopal Seminaries on St Michael and All Angels’ day, September 29th, 2009 It was … Continue reading →

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