Tag Archives: Year B Proper 6

To speak in parables

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Rosalind C Hughes

To speak in parables: to open the teeth and loose the tongue, to taste truth beyond the metaphor, spit out outrageous similes for God, who is similar to nothing and almost everything; to explain them to his friends: to draw … Continue reading →

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Year B Proper 6: Through God’s eyes

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

A Saturday night homily for St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Elyria, OH. Come see us some time! How would you describe Jesus to someone who had no idea who this man was or what he meant to the world? Where would … Continue reading →

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Does size matter?

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Last week, the elders of Israel were quite rude and unmannerly to Samuel, declaring him “old,” and demanding a king. Samuel was justifiably offended, but God told him to go ahead and give them a king (1 Samuel 8). God … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians and the naive faith of Henry Vaughn

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

When I was twelve, my English teacher told my parents that I was quite naive in my reading of the class poetry assignments. I knew why she said that. We had been reading Henry Vaughn, who seemed almost jealous of … Continue reading →

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