Author Archives: harasprice

About harasprice

Episcopal Priest, Social Worker, Professor, parent, teacher, learner, writer, advocate, and grateful traveller along this journey through life. Serving as the Vocations Minister for the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.

Holy Resting

Posted on April 21, 2024 by harasprice

A homily about Holy Rest in the loving care of our Good Shephard, and how it might change us (and the world)
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Eternity, at the foot of the cross

Posted on March 29, 2024 by harasprice

Homily for Good Friday, Year B St. Mark’s Episcopal Church “The dead do not turn their heads or their eyes to the right or left, but they sit in a quiet without stiffness.  When they speak their tone is matter-of-fact, … Continue reading →

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From palms and branches

Posted on March 24, 2024 by harasprice

Homily for Palm/Passion Sunday, Year BSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church Passing from one celebration to another,from palms and branches let us now make haste, O faithful,to the solemn and saving celebration of Christ’s Passion.Let us see Him undergo voluntary suffering for … Continue reading →

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We want to see Jesus

Posted on March 17, 2024 by harasprice

Homily for Lent 5, Year B St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Richmond VA Gospel reference: John 12:20-33 First, I want to thank the Rev. Marlene Forrest and St. Philips for the opportunity to be present with you today.  I have had … Continue reading →

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The Law of Love

Posted on March 3, 2024 by harasprice

Homily for the Third Sunday in Lent, Year B St. Mark’s Episcopal Church There’s no mistaking it now: we are in the midst of Lent.  Branches have replaced flowers; certain words beginning with “A” have fallen from our collective liturgical … Continue reading →

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Call and Community

Posted on January 21, 2024 by harasprice

A homily for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: “We are called to relationship, to building each other up, to sharing the Good News through being all of who we are and bringing all of who we are to be transformed by the one who calls us by name and invites us to share this journey: fishers of people and healers of the world through our willingness to walk together in love.” Continue reading →

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A Voice Crying Out in the Wilderness

Posted on December 10, 2023 by harasprice

“A voice calling out in the wilderness has a particular and profound connection with God.” A homily for Advent 2, with gratitude to Marcus. Continue reading →

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How to be a Social Worker Everywhere You Go

Posted on December 9, 2023 by harasprice

Honored to deliver this Commencement address for the VCU School of Social Work (December 2023) Continue reading →

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Trimmed and Burning

Posted on November 12, 2023 by harasprice

Proper 27, Year AHomily for St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Burke VA Gospel Lesson: Matthew 25:1-13 It’s only been a few weeks now since I came back from our diocesan pilgrimage for Racial Justice and Healing. During that time we journeyed … Continue reading →

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Question behind the Question

Posted on September 24, 2023 by harasprice

Homily for Proper .20, Year A
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