Author Archives: Kelley Hudlow

A postcard from Christmas Eve 12/24/21 Why Bethlehem? Bethlehem is an ancient city and is the location of the tomb of Rachel, Jacob’s wife. It is where King David’s line begins with Boaz and Ruth. Much of the story of David’s ascension to the throne happens in and around Bethlehem. The prophet Micah identifies BethlehemContinueContinue reading “Finding our way to Bethlehem”

A postcard from the Fourth Sunday of Advent 12/19/21 Advent Wreath, the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Heflin, AL So why is Mary so favored? Our Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is the visitation of Mary to Elizabeth and the Magnificat. [Lk. 1:39-55] The Visitation is the part-two of the Annunciation that happensContinueContinue reading “Love”

A postcard from the Third Sunday of Advent 12/12/21 Advent Wreath, the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Heflin, AL So what’s the deal with the pink candle? To be a bit more liturgically correct, we usually call it a “rose” candle. The third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is Latin forContinueContinue reading “Joy”

A postcard from the Second Sunday of Advent 12/05/21 Advent Wreath, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Roanoke, AL Advent is a season that challenges us to walk in the way of peace. This week instead of a Psalm, we got to pray the Song of Zechariah (Benedictus). [Lk. 1:68-79] Zechariah and Elizabeth are the parents ofContinueContinue reading “Peace”

A postcard from the First Sunday of Advent 11/28/21 Advent Wreath, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Greensboro, AL Advent is a season that challenges us to hope. The readings from the First Sunday of Advent are difficult. Jesus predicts the end times and Jeremiah is writing to a people in despair. While there is not hintContinueContinue reading “Hope”