Journal of Sacred Work

Days 62-63 Hope

To All Caregivers Far and Wide,

Hope

May you come to see your life as a quiet sacrament of service,

which awakens around you a rhythm where doubt gives way to the grace of wonder,

where what is awkward and strained can find elegance

and where crippled hope can find wings, and torment enter at last unto the grace of serenity.

 

May Divine Beauty bless you.

 

John O’ Donohue, excerpt from Beauty -The Invisible Embrace

 

With gratitude for your compassionate care and dedication and for the lessons you have taught me through your "sacraments of service" for the sake of others.

Fondly, 

Liz Sorensen Wessel

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9 responses to “Days 62-63 Hope”

  1. Terry Chapman Avatar
    Terry Chapman

    “Quiet sacrament of service” is such a spiritually filled phrase! I will try to see the little kindnesses I am able to contribute to the greater whole of caring in our world, and hopefully move toward “the grace of serenity”.
    Even just one smile when you pass another person, can be a sacrament if you mean it so.

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    Ann Kaiser

    Quiet sacrament of service is a lovely reflection of what we do for each other in this life on earth. Giving and sharing and caring to those we know . In the same manner for strangers who will become our new friends. For patients that will enter our path on their journey
    Beautiful mandala and art work Liz!!

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    Maureen McDermott

    Liz, what a ‘sacrament of service’ you are to so many through this journal – thank you.
    The mandala is rich in its splendour as is your ministry of compassionate care.

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    Chapman Health International

    What a beautiful, sincere & powerful affirmation of caregivers 7 of caregiving, Liz. Your artwork is the embodiment of the hope Donohue suggests – that we find ultimate meaning through living “life as a quiet sacrament of service.” Thank you.

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    ~liz Wessel

    …as is your ministry of care and love of your community. Thank you, Maureen for your loving presence, caring and compassion you offer so generosly to those you encounter each and every day.

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    ~liz Wessel

    This reflection is especially meant for you, Ann and you enter into a new and vibrant chapter of your life; embracing and cherishing what has been as well as trusting in Love and welcoming the advenure that is yet to come. Love you my friend!

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    ~liz Wessel

    I so appreciate your grace filled perspective Terry; every moment holds the potential for loving encoutner when this is our intention is to connect in a loving way.
    “Even just one smile when you pass another person, can be a sacrament if you mean it so.”

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    ~liz Wessel

    And in return, Erie I humbly thank you, for your the many ways that you highlight and affirm the precious gift of care giving; of humanizing care; of experiencing the sacred in each person we encounter; in our living and ultimately in our dying.

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  9. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Thanks Liz, for your reflections and mandalas

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