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Author Archives: harasprice
Thoughts on Bridges
Today has been an exercise in bridging the gap and feeling the strain. Sometimes in this public writing forum, I can’t authentically convey the stories of what comes my way while living into my Lenten intention of proximity without oversharing … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017
Tagged bridge, bridges, burning bridges, faith, feminist, God, Kate Rushin, knowing oneself, power, strength, support, The Bridge Poem, translating, womanism
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Tasting Proximity
I just came back from grocery shopping, my usual Saturday morning routine. This was my first shopping expedition during Lent, and I note that having an intention of “proximity” combined with some Orthodox vegetarian eating habits is proving a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017, Uncategorized
Tagged avocado toast, california, connection, faith, fasting, formation, friendship, Lent, local food, prayer, seminary, spirituality
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Proximity: Interfaith Intention
A visitor to today’s Red Door lunch ministry pulled me aside and related to me an incident that happened a few moments earlier. Rather than concern, he was relating to me with wonder and appreciation how the situation he observed … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017
Tagged difference, diversity, fasting, interfaith, Lent, love your neighbor, muslim, prayer
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Proximity of Place
I’ve come to realize that some places are deeply imprinted on my soul. Like a bird drawn to patterns of seasonal migration, there is a sort of homing beacon that prompts me to go, just go to particular places at … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017
Tagged being present, flower, labyrinth, Lent, Mary Oliver, meditation, nature, place, poetry, present, proximity, spirituality, spring, the place I want to get back to
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I Am Your Privacy
As someone who craves the luxury of time and space that can only be found in solitude, I find it incredibly exhausting when I’ve been “on” for long periods of time in my rather gregarious and relational life. As I … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017, work and life
Tagged Christianity, faith, God, Parenting, proximity, Psalm 139, relationship, repentence
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Lent 2017: Proximity
In his book, Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson extends a powerful quote: “Proximity has taught me some basic and humbling truths, including this vital lesson: Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.” I’ve had occasion to … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017
Tagged Bryan Stevenson, Just mercy, Lent, proximity, quote, writing
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In All Our Complexity
A sermon for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A Matthew 5:21-37 Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But … Continue reading
Posted in sermons
Tagged authenticity, Christianity, complexity, Jesus, Matthew 5:21-37, sermon, sermon on the mount, vulnerability
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Blessed
Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is … Continue reading
Feet on the Ground, Not Backing Down
Yesterday, I attended the Women’s March on Washington along with my daughter and marching beside one of the friends who has known me the longest on this earth. Feminists, unite. This is me, in the thick of it, wearing the … Continue reading
Pondering…
A reflection for Holy Name, Year A prepared for Red Door Healing Service at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Friday, December 30, 2016 Luke 2:15-21 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to … Continue reading
Posted in sermons
Tagged Christianity, Christmas, faith, Holy Name, Jesus, madonna, mary, nativity, ponder, pondering, theotokos, Virgin mary
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small points of light 