Author Archives: Hilda Vaughan

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About Hilda Vaughan

A priest in the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands doing what God requires: living justly with lovingkindness and mercy, walking humbly with God and all God's creatures The views expressed here are mine alone and is independent of and not associated with the Diocese.

My Thanksgiving Reflection

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Hilda Vaughan

Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 Yesterday my American friends and family celebrated … Continue reading →

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For God’s Sake: following the example of Paul

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Hilda Vaughan

Because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of persons we proved to be among you … Continue reading →

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Quiet Strengths: Humility and Stillness

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Hilda Vaughan

O Lord, I am not proud; * I have no haughty looks. 2 I do not occupy myself with great matters, * or with things that are too hard for me.3 But I still my soul and make it quiet, … Continue reading →

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Nurturing the Ground of Our Hearts

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Hilda Vaughan

“And others are like the seed planted on the good ground. They hear the teaching and accept it. Then they grow and produce a good crop—sometimes 30 times more, sometimes 60 times more, and sometimes 100 times more.” Mark 4: … Continue reading →

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The Authenticity of Worship

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Hilda Vaughan

For God alone my soul in silence waits; *from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, *my stronghold, so that I shall not be shaken.In God is my safety and my honor; psalm 62:1, 7 … Continue reading →

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The Third lesson from Bartimaeus: Take Heart – the Power of Recognition and Compassion

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Hilda Vaughan

Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” Mark 10:49 In our story on Bartimaeus, when Jesus acknowledges and calls him out, the … Continue reading →

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Lesson from Bartimaeus: Bold Faith, Throw off your Cloak

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Hilda Vaughan

So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Mark 10:50 … Continue reading →

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Lesson from Bartimaeus: Do not follow the crowd

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Hilda Vaughan

Mark 10:46-52 tells the story of Bartimaeus who was blind.  He heard Jesus passing and wanted to be healed. He called out but he was shushed by those around him. He shouted louder. Jesus heard him and called him. The … Continue reading →

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Awakening to God’s signs: Seeing beyond the surface

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Hilda Vaughan

Jesus said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west you say immediately that it is going to rain–and so it does; and when you notice that the wind is blowing from the south you say … Continue reading →

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Remember who we are: Preserve our Heritage and Identity

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Hilda Vaughan

Now keep this in mind: it was you, not your children, who saw and experienced firsthand all the lessons the Eternal your God taught you. So let what I’m saying sink deeply into your hearts and souls. Do whatever it … Continue reading →

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