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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.

My Spiritual Journey in Three Acts

Posted on May 5, 2013 by harasprice

This was written for, and shared with, the congregation of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church on May 5, 2013, as a part of our Coffee and Conversation series. The three pieces of art created during our conversation are featured at the … Continue reading →

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Walking the Labyrinth

Posted on April 21, 2013 by harasprice

Labyrinths have taken on deep meaning in my life over the years. The first labyrinth I ever walked was one I constructed in the field next to our friend Peg’s cabin house. We had rope and a paper printed with … Continue reading →

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For Sue and Lindon, with Gratitude

Posted on April 14, 2013 by harasprice

This morning my faith community celebrated and said good-bye to our retiring rector and her spouse, our priest-in-residence. There were moments of joy and tears and good-wishes and overwhelming gratitude for our shared experiences on this journey together. Because transition … Continue reading →

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Impostors

Posted on April 7, 2013 by harasprice

It was 7:45 a.m. as I walked toward the table, balancing my breakfast plate and glass of orange juice along with my work bag filled with conference materials, and my head overflowing with new knowledge, inspired ideas, and a growing … Continue reading →

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Confirmation

Posted on March 30, 2013 by harasprice

I sat in the front of my church, along with people I had come to know well and care for deeply. Bishop Gulick was presiding, and for this I was grateful because I had met him before when I sang … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 28, 2013 by harasprice

It had been 40 days since my first ashes. Well, almost 40 days. It was Good Friday and I was home from college for a long Easter weekend. My clandestine basement foray into lenten ashes was still gnawing at my … Continue reading →

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Music of the heart

Posted on March 28, 2013 by harasprice

My cousin, Jenny Trometer, is my point of light today. Her talent and her gentleness and kindness of spirit make me know that there is light in the world. Jenny brings her own gift of music and affection to all … Continue reading →

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Strong Women and Little Children

Posted on March 25, 2013 by harasprice

I have been thinking a lot about my Gramma today. Viola Mae Hauber Hudson, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, matriarch, farmer. Gramma and I bonded from an early age over an identical left leg birth mark. One round, small spot on our … Continue reading →

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Parting gifts

Posted on March 25, 2013 by harasprice

I have been reflecting on my spiritual journey as Holy Week begins. At times in my life it has been easier to consider what faith traditions I am NOT than to articulate what I am, what I do believe. That … Continue reading →

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Peace. Bubbles. Light.

Posted on March 23, 2013 by harasprice

When I stood in my assigned space in the alto section of the choir loft, across from the organ, it was Michael’s tenor voice that I heard behind me. The choir at St. John’s-Grace was an eclectic combination of people: … Continue reading →

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