Tag Archives: poetry

Simple Gifts

Posted on November 23, 2014 by harasprice

The past few days have been both exhilarating and exhausting. I cannot fully recap in the brief words of a blog post what it means to bring a project like Turkeys of Thanks through to its conclusion, including the distribution … Continue reading →

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Wise Moon

Posted on November 7, 2014 by harasprice

I wish I could remember the first time I saw the moon. I mean, the first time I really saw the moon. It would have been a moment like tonight, when my car turned the corner en route from pizza … Continue reading →

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Compline Prayer

Posted on October 9, 2014 by harasprice

Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this life may rest in your eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. … Continue reading →

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Message from the Midwives

Posted on August 24, 2014 by harasprice

Today, I was reading the Old Testament lesson from the lectionary, a familiar tale to many of baby Moses, hidden in his basket among the bullrushes. It seemed appropriate for a day with two baptisms, one sweet baby boy and … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Light 6: Moon

Posted on April 5, 2014 by harasprice

I was driving home from the airport during the very early hours of this particular morning. The city was sleeping, and I was hoping to do the same. Suddenly, I was mesmerized. Hanging just above the horizon was the waxing … 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 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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Blessings 2: Circles

Posted on March 18, 2014 by harasprice

The image of the circle has been very real and present with me today. The circle was referenced in divine imagery during a lunchtime lecture and has lingered with me throughout my day. Circles appeared in my work life, took … Continue reading →

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Sometimes

Posted on February 7, 2014 by harasprice

Sometimes I find myself in a group of strangers and I realize I am looking for myself. Usually, we are gathered in a place together for some reason– common interest, perhaps. A compelling topic, a common cause, or at least, … Continue reading →

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