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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.

(En)lighten

Posted on July 30, 2016 by harasprice

Three birch candle lamps flicker on the wooden dresser next to a vase of light-strewn branches.  A scarf from my closet back home is spread across the surface, a makeshift forest emerging from branches of gray reaching through the ivory … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 25, 2016 by harasprice

I began my reading vigil last night; I didn’t know that I would do this.  But the journey through Holy Week always takes its own course, particularly as I stand at Good Friday in the shadow of the cross.  I … Continue reading →

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Holy Week: Stations of the Cross

Posted on March 24, 2016 by harasprice

While my blogging has been quite infrequent in recent weeks (ok, months) my journey has continued to be filled with the awe and wonder of small points of light.  I share this as one of those gifts of the journey, … Continue reading →

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The Fox, The Hen and the Kingdom of God

Posted on February 21, 2016 by harasprice

A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, Year C  Gospel Lesson: Luke 13:31-35  At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, ‘Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.’ He said to them, ‘Go and … Continue reading →

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Lent 2016: I will give up…

Posted on February 10, 2016 by harasprice

It was three years ago when I started blogging on Ash Wednesday.  As I’ve learned, no matter how much of a “planner” I am, my discipline for the Lenten season does not really emerge until I stand in that space … Continue reading →

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Madonna

Posted on December 24, 2015 by harasprice

Madonna at the Food Pantry Christmas Eve, 2015 She caught me unaware when she turned around, Saw my face and exclaimed, “I know you!” She was indeed familiar, whether in body or spirit. Coffee in one hand, wrapping her sweater … Continue reading →

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Sanctus

Posted on November 2, 2015 by harasprice

I have a few vivid memories of the sixth grade, most of which are unbidden and unwanted glimpses of pre-adolescence rocking the world as I knew it.  One unquestionable high point was the honor of being selected for All County … Continue reading →

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Impermanence

Posted on September 9, 2015 by harasprice

During the years of my life where I set myself adrift from organized religion, I began to enjoy reading the sacred stories of many different faith traditions.  Being pretty high on the introvert scale, I’ve always been drawn to contemplative … Continue reading →

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Magnificat

Posted on August 15, 2015 by harasprice

August 15:  Feast of St. Mary My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in you, O God my Savior, for you have looked with favor on your lowly servant.  From this day all generations will call … Continue reading →

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Novitiate

Posted on July 25, 2015 by harasprice

In the hazy stillness of afternoon sunlight, I cannot even observe what year it is. I have walked through double doors, cloistering myself away from the pace of life, the attachment of family, the security of that which I have … Continue reading →

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