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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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more than watchmen for the morning

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Rosalind C Hughes

In the silence before the dawn,
in the fearful shadows that embalm
the edges of sleep, each sound
is amplified: Continue reading →

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Year B Easter 5: abide with me

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Rosalind C Hughes

I can’t help but think that to judge God’s will by the outcome of our prayers that way is a pretty dangerous sort of reverse-engineering. Continue reading →

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Prayer drought

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Rosalind C Hughes

A reflection for the Lenten collection of the Diocese of Ohio. From the day’s readings: “Jesus was casting out a demon that was mute; when the demon had gone out, the one who was mute spoke, and the crowds were … Continue reading →

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Year B Advent 4: Annunciation

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Rosalind C Hughes

The archangel had had a busy season. Nothing is heard of him for the greater part of the Bible, but now within six months he has visited Zechariah in the temple to announce the advent of John, who would become … Continue reading →

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an-oblation

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Rosalind C Hughes

full or smashed empty, spilt or splinted, say that I am; or you are not

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Prayers post concussion

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Rosalind C Hughes

I am realizing how much of a Pelagian I am; how much of my worth, my self-satisfaction is wrapped up in works and words; what I do is what I am; what I say is what I pray. Which leaves … Continue reading →

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Friday morning prayer

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Rosalind C Hughes

Dear Christ I give so many thanks that you have called me not to save the world but to serve it. I pray, keep my horizons hopeful and my reach reasonable, that I may rest safely in your saving grace … Continue reading →

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In Jesus’ Name

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Rosalind C Hughes

John 14:13-14 “I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.” What if I were to say: … Continue reading →

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Hacked into the neural network, the viral voice of the Accuser, fiat crashing in: Deny. Gliding behind the altar: Make room, sinner. The silver pieces gleam complacently. The desert dwellers hunger and my lips are dry. I watch my own … Continue reading →

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Rosalind C Hughes | Leave a comment