Tag Archives: incarnation

Students of Hope

Posted on December 24, 2021 by harasprice

Homily for Christmas Eve, Year C preached at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (Richmond, VA) Continue reading →

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Reflection on the Eve of Christ the King

Posted on November 23, 2019 by harasprice

I awoke with a chant running through my mind on this chilly autumn morning, the Saturday before Christ the King.  Prayer is embodied for me, so rehearsing the cadence of the liturgy plants those words in my soul so they … Continue reading →

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In the Neighborhood

Posted on December 30, 2018 by harasprice

Homily for the First Sunday after Christmas (with Holy Baptism), Year C Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Richmond VA December 30, 2018 Lectionary Readings   If you know me, it probably won’t surprise you that my music collection contains … Continue reading →

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Five Golden Words…

Posted on December 31, 2017 by harasprice

A homily for the First Sunday after Christmas, Year B Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church December 31, 2017 At around 11 a.m. on December 25th, I glanced at my phone and saw a few friends posting their Christmas morning … 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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Advent Word: Experience

Posted on December 16, 2014 by harasprice

I pulled up to my daughter’s elementary school one unforgettable Friday afternoon, two years ago. Like many parents, I was there waiting for her, earlier than usual, and all I wanted to do was put my arms around my child … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Risk

Posted on December 13, 2014 by harasprice

I don’t think of myself as a risk taker, at least not in the traditional sense. Even as a child, my preferred playground equipment was a swing…without anyone pushing me. The most feared days of gym class were when the … Continue reading →

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Advent 4: Love (nativity, revisited)

Posted on December 22, 2013 by harasprice

As we wind the last part of the advent journey, rounding the corner to Christmas, we come to focus on love. This is always the place where the nativity story…the way we traditionally tell it…gets on my nerves. I realize … Continue reading →

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Joy, part 1 (new mother)

Posted on December 17, 2013 by harasprice

I don’t talk about my research much on my blog because I am keenly aware of all the human subjects protections that surround what my research participants share with me in the confidence of our interviews. But, there are some … Continue reading →

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