Category Archives: Advent 2014

Advent Word: Delight

Posted on December 23, 2014 by harasprice

I have vivid memories of Christmas Past that involve the “Festival of Lights” in Niagara Falls. I don’t look back at high school with much awe, I must admit. But, one of my fondest high school memories was arriving by … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Relate

Posted on December 22, 2014 by harasprice

Tonight, I am wrapping up the final night of holiday visiting with my family. It’s been a relaxing time to reconnect with the people who formed me, sharing stories and memories along with meals, cookies, candy and cards. In the … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Ask

Posted on December 21, 2014 by harasprice

The human heart holds so many longings. It seems almost inevitable that we would look to something larger than we are to carry our prayers and wishes beyond the possibilities of our own understanding. Of course, the moment we set … Continue reading →

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Advent Words: Heal and Thank

Posted on December 20, 2014 by harasprice

I sit tonight with two days of advent words on my mind and in my heart: “heal” and “thank.” I was in travel-mode yesterday, in route to visit family. So, I set aside my nightly writing to enjoy the family … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Beautify

Posted on December 18, 2014 by harasprice

It seems ironic that “beautify” is the word on which I am meditating today. It has not been a “beautiful” kind of day. It has been a busy day, a challenging day, an ordinary day where the stresses and strains … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Become

Posted on December 17, 2014 by harasprice

Whenever I hear someone ask a child, “what to do want to be when you grow up?” I cringe. It’s not that I have any aversion to exploring career options. It’s that the question presumes there is a singular answer…a … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Experience

Posted on December 16, 2014 by harasprice

I pulled up to my daughter’s elementary school one unforgettable Friday afternoon, two years ago. Like many parents, I was there waiting for her, earlier than usual, and all I wanted to do was put my arms around my child … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Expand

Posted on December 14, 2014 by harasprice

I have been holding a particular poem from St. John of the Cross in my mind today as I consider deeply what it means to expand into this advent season. Let me start by sharing his image-laden verse: If you … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Risk

Posted on December 13, 2014 by harasprice

I don’t think of myself as a risk taker, at least not in the traditional sense. Even as a child, my preferred playground equipment was a swing…without anyone pushing me. The most feared days of gym class were when the … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Wake Up!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by harasprice

Whenever I visit Shrinemont, I set my alarm clock for just-before-dawn. I throw on a jacket (unless it’s mid-summer!) and head to the labyrinth. Everything is silent, except the leaves and twigs beneath my feet. Birds are just waking. Once, … Continue reading →

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