Tag Archives: Blessing

Blessed

Posted on January 27, 2017 by harasprice

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 →

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Forty Five

Posted on June 9, 2015 by harasprice

On this particular anniversary of my birth, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the blessings of an unfolding journey.  I woke this morning in my seminary dorm room, feeling deeply at home in spite of my physical location cross-coastal from my … Continue reading →

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Mega Savings

Posted on November 15, 2014 by harasprice

I come from a long line of frugal people. Growing up, the grocery story circulars would come around mid-week, and we’d begin making a list by store chain of items listed for sale.  We often re-purposed an old envelope, so that … Continue reading →

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Living Water 6: Rainy Day Reflection

Posted on March 29, 2014 by harasprice

It feels poetic (yet hopefully not overdone) to convey that I am sitting to write this final reflection on “living water” for the week on a rainy, spring morning.  My backyard looks like a classic calendar scene of almost-April showers: … Continue reading →

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Blessing 6: Closing the Week

Posted on March 22, 2014 by harasprice

This Lenten week where I have focused on the theme of “blessings” is drawing to a close. Once again, I am reminded that there is such a gift in following the gentle nudge of spirit (“I should write some blessings…”). … Continue reading →

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Blessing 5: Friendship

Posted on March 22, 2014 by harasprice

I am so richly blessed by the array of friends in my life. My friends are brilliant stars, each of them in their own radiance of being exactly who they are. But together, we ebb and flow together in constellations … Continue reading →

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Blessing 4: Generosity

Posted on March 20, 2014 by harasprice

Lent is typically not the time in the liturgical year to talk about abundance. So, it’s ironic that this year, I am becoming more and more aware of generous abundance in my life during this season where, in so many … Continue reading →

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Blessing 3: Community

Posted on March 19, 2014 by harasprice

In my faith community, we are reading Diana Butler Bass’ Christianity After Religion for discussion during Lent. Tonight, my small group started discussing “belief in community” as one of the important characteristics of our religious expression. In other words, belief … Continue reading →

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Blessing 1: Moments of Grace

Posted on March 17, 2014 by harasprice

I feel compelled, during this week where I am Cultivating Sacred Space on the theme of “Blessings” that I write some.  This is not my usual writing style, even though I love the rich imagery and stylistic writing of blessings … Continue reading →

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Holy Ground 5: Benediction

Posted on March 13, 2014 by harasprice

Most of this day, I did not feel like I was on holy ground.  It wasn’t that it was a particularly bad day.  It was a day that started early, was filled with a lot of duties, contained a few … Continue reading →

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