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Author Archives: harasprice
We’re In This Together
For the past several days, I have been immersed in the learning, reconnecting, and networking of a professional social work education conference. I have to be honest: I have been to this conference for six consecutive years, but in recent … Continue reading
Jettison Cargo
Over the past couple weeks as I’ve been living in October’s “over-drive” mode, I have had a couple brushes with ordinary mortality. A seemingly healthy, not-much-older-than-me neighbor died suddenly. Close friends are battling with cancer. In the course of being … Continue reading
Posted in Sunday Thoughts Monday World
Tagged amaze, belief, caring, Christianity, divine presence, ebola, faith, fear, God, humanity, letting go, mortality, service, social justice, transformation
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We Can Do It
On this gorgeous Autumn morning, I am sitting at a picnic table in a quiet grove of trees, catching my breath after a long week. The precocious tween that I gave birth to eleven years ago is down the hill … Continue reading
Posted in work and life
Tagged archery, daughters, divorce, faith, female, feminism, friends, growth, independence, journey, missouri, mothers, Parenting, relationship, rosie the riveter, sark, st. louis, strength, succulent wild women, tweens, women
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We All Belong
Today, I was posting the weekly installment of Sunday Thoughts for a Monday World on the website for my faith community. Today’s Gospel lesson can be interpreted in various ways, but to me, its a story of someone who is … Continue reading
Posted in Sunday Thoughts Monday World
Tagged belonging, Christianity, Eucharist, faith, gospel, impostor, impostor syndrome, inclusion, invitation, parable, welcome
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Compline Prayer
Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this life may rest in your eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and verse, quotations and reflections, Spiritual journey
Tagged Christianity, compline, Contemplation, faith, God, night, photography, poetry, prayer, rest, spirituality
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Turkeys of Thanks
There is no doubt in my mind that for me, Thanksgiving is a metaphor for abundance. I have vivid memories of my whole extended family stretched out across four rooms of my Gramma’s farm house, sharing that annual meal together. … Continue reading
Posted in Sunday Thoughts Monday World
Tagged abundance, blessings, church, community, donation, faith, family, food panty, fund-raising, gratitude, thanks, Thanksgiving, turkey
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Beads of Privilege
Tonight I am compelled to write simply because it was such an awesome, wonderful evening of class with my students. Just to re-cap: I am teaching undergraduate (BSW Junior) students this year after having spent the past 14 years immersed … Continue reading
Weekend Retreat
I had the joy of spending the weekend at one of my favorite places (ShrineMont) with some of my favorite people. I was able to accompany my faith community at St. Thomas to this annual mountain retreat to recharge, reconnect, … Continue reading
Posted in work and life
Tagged aurhenticity, discernment, Eucharist, faith, labyrinth, photography, reflection, Retreat, ShrineMont
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Mountain Vista
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you … Continue reading
Posted in quotations and reflections
Tagged john muir, mountains, nature, photography, quotation, spirituality
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Breaking Bread
When I woke on this second full day of autumn, the skies were gray and the possibility of rain hung in the air like a wet blanket. My daughter was tired and took her temperature four times, hoping that she … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual journey, work and life
Tagged church, communion, daily ordinary, Eucharist, faith, feeding the 5000, food pantry, service, spirituality, vocation
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