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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.

Blessing 1: Moments of Grace

Posted on March 17, 2014 by harasprice

I feel compelled, during this week where I am Cultivating Sacred Space on the theme of “Blessings” that I write some.  This is not my usual writing style, even though I love the rich imagery and stylistic writing of blessings … Continue reading →

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Blessings: Week 2 of Cultivating Sacred Space

Posted on March 16, 2014 by harasprice

This second week of Lent, the theme that found me in the midst of the lectionary readings was “Blessings.” It is also fitting that with St. Patrick’s Day approaching, this is a week when the lyrical lilt of Irish Blessings … Continue reading →

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Holy Ground 6: Writing

Posted on March 15, 2014 by harasprice

The first full week of Lent is drawing to a close.  I have been “Cultivating Sacred Space” along with my faith community, and I have been writing on the theme of Holy Ground to correspond with the theme.  The past … Continue reading →

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Holy Ground 5: Benediction

Posted on March 13, 2014 by harasprice

Most of this day, I did not feel like I was on holy ground.  It wasn’t that it was a particularly bad day.  It was a day that started early, was filled with a lot of duties, contained a few … Continue reading →

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Holy Ground 4: Roots

Posted on March 12, 2014 by harasprice

When I think back to the first ground I remember, I picture the yard of my Gramma’s farmhouse. It was often muddy, which was a delight for my toddler feet but likely a huge nuisance for her. My parents and … Continue reading →

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Holy Ground 3: Spring

Posted on March 11, 2014 by harasprice

I am writing about Holy ground this week in my Lenten reflection and writing. The joy of my day today was the unexpected appearance of Holy Ground as I strolled with my daughter on a day trip to Williamsburg. It … Continue reading →

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Holy Ground 2: Labyrinths

Posted on March 10, 2014 by harasprice

Anyone who is following the Lenten “Cultivating Sacred Space” journey with me probably has realized that labyrinths are an important symbol of my holy ground. The labyrinth offers a sacred space for me. Walking the labyrinth is a deep journey … Continue reading →

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Holy Ground 1: New Home

Posted on March 9, 2014 by harasprice

When we first moved to Virginia, our daughter was only two. My spouse and I drove one car cross-country to close on our new house and meet the moving van. Our daughter stayed with her Aunts and Uncles in Missouri … Continue reading →

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Holy Ground: Week 1 of Cultivating Sacred Space

Posted on March 9, 2014 by harasprice

This week, my writing and my spiritual journal follows the theme of Holy Ground, which is the weekly theme for the Lenten “Cultivating Sacred Space” virtual program I’m curating for my faith community. Feel free to join us; click the … Continue reading →

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Doves

Posted on March 8, 2014 by harasprice

I am writing today with my back door open, looking out onto my deck. My spouse started a fire in the fire pit with remnant branches from trees that have fallen in our yard this past fall and winter. The … Continue reading →

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