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The great forerunner

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Rosalind C Hughes

A star is a miraculous being, born of the infalling of dust and ashes, the sacred debris of creation set aflame on the altar of nightfall;  A miracle blazing by night, as dawn breaks open the path of the rising Sun, outshone, the star remains, its fire … Continue reading →

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Among you

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Rosalind C Hughes

“Among you stands one whom you do not know,” said John, and if you knew, if you were to turn and recognize the Christ among you, the anointed one, then the Holy Spirit would be unleashed upon you in that cataclasm of time and eternity and you would have no need to turn from God to speak to one another because you would see the love of God, the spark of Divine breath, the image of God through it all. Continue reading →

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Gaudete

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Rosalind C Hughes

the Lord has anointed me to bind up the broken-hearted, to comfort all who mourn Continue reading →

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The Thessalonians (and centuries later, we) are told: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words … Continue reading →

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes | Leave a comment