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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.

Rebuilding

Posted on March 8, 2015 by harasprice

When I decided that Sundays in Lent were the only days I would write here on my personal blog, I thought I was giving myself a break.  I’m still writing every day, but during Lent this year, I’m writing daily on … Continue reading →

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Follow Where I Lead

Posted on March 1, 2015 by harasprice

I am struggling more than I thought I would be with the weekly theme of “Follow” that is shaping my virtual faith formation blog posts this week.  I have been sitting for quite a while with the word, considering times … Continue reading →

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Waiting with Mrs. Gibbs

Posted on February 22, 2015 by harasprice

This week, I am reflecting on the word, “wait” as a part of the online faith formation for St. Thomas. As I sit with this word, my mind drifts back to one particular time and place. I was a sophomore … Continue reading →

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New Light

Posted on February 17, 2015 by harasprice

Here in Virginia, snow is a rare treat, or at least, a treat for me. I grew up in Western New York with snow as the standard issue landscape for at least five months of the year. Now that I … Continue reading →

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Sotto Voce

Posted on February 12, 2015 by harasprice

One of life’s most important lessons is learning when to quiet your mind and when to raise your voice. But, there comes a time, like this one when you realize that the real lesson is when to quiet your own voice and raise … Continue reading →

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I See the Moon

Posted on February 8, 2015 by harasprice

I may have written more blog posts about the moon than another other single subject. For whatever reason, the luminous moon is the aspect of nature that most enthralls me. I realize that there is a science to when, where, … Continue reading →

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The Green Spire

Posted on February 1, 2015 by harasprice

My mind was in a hundred different places as I was making my way up the three flights of stairs to my office. My thoughts were swirling with to-do lists, my concentration thrown by the competing priorities among my many … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by harasprice

For the past two days, I’ve been a lay delegate to the 220th Annual Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.  I’ve sat and walked, listened and spoke, wrangled and voted, reconnected with friends and made new connections.  All in … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Alamo

Posted on January 16, 2015 by harasprice

It was nine years ago today that I sat with my head buried in my hands, sobbing in the Alamo.  I realize that is a strange image and memory with which to begin a blog post.  But, whether I knew … Continue reading →

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Owl Thoughts

Posted on January 11, 2015 by harasprice

This sight greeted me today, in the quiet of a Sunday afternoon. I keep seeing the eyes of this beautiful, majestic bird. In my head, heart, and soul, I keep hearing the imagery of one of my favorite poems of … Continue reading →

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