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The worker must have bread, but she must have roses, too. 
Rose Schneiderman, Feminist Labor Leader, 1912

1/1/2026 2 Comments

Blog Resurrected

Well, it's been a minute since I've posted anything here!

I was motivated to revisit this blog because it connects to one of my goals for 2026. I am returning to the spiritual practice of praying Morning Prayer daily. (For those outside liturgical church traditions, Morning Prayer is a set of prayers along with a cycle of psalms and scripture readings. You can find a simple version online here if you are curious.) But I don't just want to read, I also want to reflect on some of what I read. So you'll find some reflections on the Daily Office Lectionary. I'll also share sermons and other things I write in this space. We'll see how it develops.

I sometimes hear from people that the Bible is an ancient text that has no relevance for our daily lives. I totally disagree. And after only a few days reading the readings assigned for each day, I find plenty in our scriptures that speak directly to our current experiences. 

I look forward to sharing this journey with you.
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Sharon Nachman
1/12/2026 08:31:09 pm

Thank you, Fran!!

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Carl Eddie Courtney
1/12/2026 09:16:59 pm

I like Mission St. Claire website and the Upper Room for evening devotions.

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    I'm Fran Gardner-Smith. I'm an Episcopal priest, a wife, a grandmother, a feminist, a writer, and an artist. 

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