Tag Archives: darkness

A Response to the tragedy in Newtown, CT

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Robin Dillon

Today’s post will deviate from my usual thoughts about weight loss, healthy habits, body image, etc. The following is a note that I sent to my parishioners and posted on my church’s facebook page last night. It seemed appropriate to … Continue reading →

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A Mother Bunny and God

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Robin Dillon

As part of her ordination service yesterday, Cordelia asked me to read Psalm 139. Those who know me well or have spent time talking with me about scripture know that this is one of my very favorite passages. I preached … Continue reading →

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Balance: Praise and Lament

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Robin Dillon

Since starting my blog, it was my goal to post something at least once a week. Some weeks I have exceeded my goal … and there have been a few times when I have not. L The last few weeks … Continue reading →

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Rainbows in the night …

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Robin Dillon

As I was driving home from some church visits early this evening, the atmosphere suddenly turned a very dark shade of gray. I drove for a few miles anticipating the skies opening up and pouring down rain when unexpectedly two … Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Robin Dillon

This week’s lectionary readings focus on The Good Shepherd. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1 NRSV). “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep … I am the … Continue reading →

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A song in my heart …

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Robin Dillon

It is shortly after 4am, and the alarm just blared waking me from my slumber on this Resurrection Day. As I laid in bed for a few minutes, praying and mentally preparing for this day, a song popped into my … Continue reading →

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Experience the Darkness

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Robin Dillon

This morning I received an e-mail forward from Cordelia. It was an electronic meditation written by Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, a retired Episcopal priest who started these “Almost Daily eMos” as a way to provide her parishioners with a meditation they … Continue reading →

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