Chrsitmas Dec 20 2019

May the Angel of Annunciation
awaken in us God's profound heartfelt love
for every kind of neighbor.

May the star of inclusive, Poured out,
Communing Love direct every decision
we make on our journey.

May our dreams lead us to profound reverence
as we bow before the Divine born in the stable of
every heart and in the stable of the whole universe.

May Mary guide us in birthing the Holy One
in our life and in birthing Love in others.
May Joseph engage us in deeper questioning and 
listening and give us courage to risk the next step.

May our life become a Luminous Presence leading
others to the place in their hearts and in the world
where Christ is always being born anew.

Blessing by Pat Bergen CSJ

 

Wishing you moments to cherish, moments in which we are keenly aware of our preciousness and that we are unconditionally loved just as we are. 

With Love and gratitude,
Liz


Artwork by ~liz

 

 

 

5 responses to “A Blessing of Joyful Welcome”

  1. Maureen McDermott Avatar
    Maureen McDermott

    Thank you Liz for your giving as well as your inspiring reflections over the year. Thanks for this heart touching poem by Sr Pat. As we live into the Mystery of our Incarnate God, Emmanuel, born as a helpless, dependent babe may we not only give thanks and rejoice but reach out to others with the generosity and love of our Loving God. May Christmas joy surround you.

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  2. Erie Chapman Foundation Avatar

    “Wishing you moments to cherish…” What a lovely line from a lovely person. I cherish the many moments when I have opened the Journal and experienced the loving gift of your work and your artwork. Thank you and Merry Christmas to one who has and continues to offer so much hard work and beautiful art – as a volunteer!!

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  3. ~liz Wessel Avatar

    Thank you so much Maureen, for giving so generously to our little community this past year, visiting regularly and blessing us all with you presence, wisdom and grace. Thank you for offering us the inspiration to keep the Journal alive. Wishing you the blessings of faith, hope and love. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the good people of Australia, for those endangered and affected by the tragic fires.

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  4. ~liz Wessel Avatar

    Thank you, Erie. I appreciate the many ways you have encouraged, inspired and affirmed my efforts. It has been my joy as well as a labor of love to participate in the JSW and I have received so much in return.
    You are a pioneering spirit and visionary leader who has successfully been advancing RLC and sacred work across the healthcare landscape for decades! These gestures, both great and small continue to expand out in ways you will never fully know.
    Merry Christmas dear, Erie and may “God bless us all!”

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  5. Jodee Avatar
    Jodee

    I’m looking for a way to get prayer cards in print by Pat Bergen

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