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All the Wonders
betharichardson
Nov 1, 20171 min read
A Blessing for All Saints Day
On the Ireland Pilgrimage in July, 2017, we visited the ruins of the monastic community of Glendalough. There in the 6th and 7th century,...
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betharichardson
Oct 4, 20172 min read
St. Francis and the Blessing of the Animals
Today is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. In St. Francis' "Canticle of the Sun," he named all of creation as his siblings. We're...
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betharichardson
Dec 24, 20161 min read
Christmas Eve Memories
Christmas Eve, Holy night. Memories creep into My mind. Smells of evergreen And candles, lit. The worn, waxed chancel In a church...
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betharichardson
Mar 17, 20161 min read
A Prayer for St. Patrick's Day
In name of the Creator, In name of the Child, In name of Spirit, Three in One: Creator cherish me, Christ cherish me. Spirit cherish me,...
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betharichardson
Mar 13, 20161 min read
Repent and Transform
I skipped yesterday's word in Alive Now's Lent Photo-a-Day spiritual practice. The word was "Repent." Today's word, "Transform," is so...
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betharichardson
Dec 25, 20151 min read
Love Came Down at Christmas
Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love divine; Love was born at Christmas; star and angels gave the sign. Worship we the...
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betharichardson
Dec 16, 20151 min read
Slow Me Down, God
Slow me down, God, In these days Of worry and terror. Slow me down, God, In these days Of Christmas preparation. Quiet my mind, my heart....
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betharichardson
Dec 13, 20151 min read
In the Quiet of the Morning
In the quiet of the morning I walk the dogs. Up and down the street we go. This day, the pre-dawn clouds Transform from gray to pink to...
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betharichardson
Feb 14, 20151 min read
Break Forth, Light
Break forth, light, Into the darkness, Into the hatred, Into the fear. Break forth, light, Into the sadness, Into the grief, Into the...
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betharichardson
Dec 19, 20141 min read
God Comforts All Who Mourn
God of the brokenhearted, it is hard to be in mourning during this joyous time of year. But I know that you come to all of us, especially...
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betharichardson
Apr 17, 20141 min read
Prince of Peace
Prince of Peace, You came to us, A violent people, To bring peace, To bring hope, To bring healing. We loved you, Ate with you, Followed...
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betharichardson
Mar 5, 20141 min read
Ashes to Ashes
I've never been that comfortable With Ash Wednesday With Lent With self-examination and repentance And being reminded of my mortality But...
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betharichardson
Feb 9, 20122 min read
The Ashes ...
I'll never think of the ashes for Ash Wednesday in the same way again -- ever since I asked our confirmation class members to assist me...
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