Tag Archives: Year C Advent 1

Advent: out of time

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Rosalind C Hughes

Advent is an odd season, a disruption of the calendar. We look forward to the birth of Christ which happened millennia ago in our history. We look back through the apocalyptic scriptures which told generation after generation that they were living through the end of the world. Time is out of joint, and we are unsettled by it. But it is in this break, through this fracture, that the light of Christ shines, through clouds and glory … Continue reading →

Posted in advent meditations, lectionary reflection, sermon, story | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Signs

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Rosalind C Hughes

Though the sun fail, I will look for your light. The scarred and subtle moon draws tides high above our understanding of the depths of your mercy or our judgement. The fig tree, survivor, of your kindness growing peace offerings … Continue reading →

Posted in advent meditations, lectionary reflection, preparing for Sunday with poetry, sermon, sermon preparation | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Stand up for Advent

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Rosalind C Hughes

Do not become consumed by signs of turmoil. Stand up. Raise your heads. Give voice to the gospel. Expect God. Continue reading →

Posted in lectionary reflection, sermon | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Year C Advent 1: New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

I think that it was the phrase, “dissipation, drunkenness and the worries of this life,” heard just now in the gospel according to Luke, that made me think of New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions. We’ve all made them. We’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in sermon | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments