Category Archives: quotations and reflections

In the Field

Posted on July 23, 2014 by harasprice

“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about.” ― Rumi

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Christ as a Light

Posted on July 20, 2014 by harasprice

Canticle (Prayer of St. Patrick) Christ, as a light illumine and guide me. Christ, as a shield overshadow me. Christ under me; Christ over me; Christ beside me on my left and my right. This day be within and without … Continue reading →

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Rainy Night

Posted on July 15, 2014 by harasprice

At the risk of sounding like Eddie Rabbitt, I do really love a rainy night. This is especially true when rain comes at the end of a streak of hot and humid, seemingly endless summer days in the south. I … Continue reading →

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Moon Window

Posted on July 11, 2014 by harasprice

“At night, I open the window and ask the moon to come and press its face against mine. Breathe into me. Close the language-door and open the love-window. The moon won’t use the door, only the window.” ― Rumi

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Quiet Confidence

Posted on June 21, 2014 by harasprice

It’s been a few days since I have sat still long enough to put words to paper here on small points of light.  In spite of the heat and humidity of a Virginia summer, the only place I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Phenomenal Woman

Posted on May 28, 2014 by harasprice

In memory of Maya Angelou, who embodied this poem in life and offers inspiration even in her death. May light perpetual shine upon you, Phenomenal Woman. You have been the voice of justice, freedom, respect and dignity for more people … Continue reading →

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Lilacs

Posted on May 3, 2014 by harasprice

My house is filled with the pungent spring scent of lilacs today.  This is the first year that the lilac shrub we planted when we first moved here has flourished. In fact, there were so many blooms this year that … Continue reading →

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Night Prayer

Posted on May 1, 2014 by harasprice

Lord, it is night. The night is for stillness. Let us be still in the presence of God. It is night after a long day. What has been done has been done; what has not been done has not been … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Resurrection

Posted on April 20, 2014 by harasprice

Happy Easter! For forty days, I have been hosting a Lenten series on Cultivating Sacred Space for my faith community, and simultaneously blogging here on my own personal blog on the same weekly themes.  On this most joyful day, I … Continue reading →

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Stillness 2: Desiring God

Posted on April 8, 2014 by harasprice

“Going everywhere, my God, with you, everywhere things will happen as I desire for you.”  ~St. John of the Cross

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