Author Archives: Hilda Vaughan
The Christmas Story according to Luke Part II
Joseph as a witness Joseph must have said to himself, ‘but is what this on me though Father?’ It has been said that Joseph was much older than Mary. Being pregnant without the benefit of marriage left Mary and Joseph … Continue reading
The Christmas Story according to Luke Part 1
Mary as a witness to Jesus Peace on the earth, goodwill to all. Christmas is a happy time. It’s a time when I like to walk the plazas on Constant Spring Road in Kingston, Jamaica, looking to see how the … Continue reading
A Father’s Day Message
Happy Father’s Day to all the persons who have raised children. I do hope you all have a great day and feel thankful for the contributions you have made to the next generation. Genesis 21:8-21 tells the story of Abraham … Continue reading
A Maundy Thursday Reflection – The Eucharist – what does this mean to you
On a night such as this one, Jesus said ‘do this in remembrance of me.’ All three readings tonight speak to a ritual which either informs our present practice or is our present practice. In our first reading (Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14) we see The Jews being commanded to keep repeating the story of the Passover […]
My National Prayer Breakfast Keynote Address
This address is for a class called Advanced Seminar in Preaching. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it, According to Martin Luther King, “We have flown the air like birds and swum the sea … Continue reading
A Melancholic Christmas
“Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah.” Luke 2:10-11 A friend posted … Continue reading
Remembering the Birth of a Baby Boy
So, I had a very quiet but fantabulous Christmas 2016. It started off with Church at 6:00 am at Church of the Ascension in Mona. This was like a crescendo starting with the celebration of the Reign of Christ through … Continue reading
A sermon on Isaiah 11:1-10 What a wonderful world this would be?
“A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. 2 The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and … Continue reading
Hilda's journey 