Tag Archives: Trinity Sunday B

The next verse

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

“not to condemn;” the part we too often judge to be forgettable.

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Romans 8: 12-17

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Belonging Belonging, left longing for freedom, longing for love; owned and disowned in one sweet, divided breath? No. Belonging, beloved; longed-for and loved, left wanting for nothing that father and mother of all can supply, owing no debt in pounds … Continue reading →

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A study in contradictions

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Psalm 29: One God, gloried by gods Breaking thunder. Powerful and splendid, breaking the cedars of Lebanon, breaking them down, bringing them joy, the joy of a child at play. Stricken lightning. Strong oaks writhe; the all too solid tree-flesh … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 6: 1-8

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

the seraphs, shimmering as if aflame flew on strong winds bellowing the coals to life; even the heavenly hosts used borrowed tools to take cleansing fire to touch my lips, set loose my tongue. Burning from the outside in, swallowing … Continue reading →

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