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Days 45 – 46 The Wonder of Our Lives
This excerpt from e. e. cumming's poem is a favorite. We have a singular purpose in life. We may look far and wide but we carry a simple truth. The root of the root; stay grounded in what… Continue reading
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Days 38-39 Where God Hides
"We have to remind ourselves constantly that we are not saviors. We are simply a tiny sign, among thousands of others, that love is possible, that the world is not condemned to a struggle between oppressors and oppressed, that class… Continue reading
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Days 31-32 Radical Loving Care
"Spirituality is a dynamic and intrinsic aspect of humanity through which persons seek ultimate meaning, purpose, and transcendence, and experience relationship to self, family, others, community, society, nature, and the significant or sacred. Spirituality is expressed through beliefs, values, traditions,… Continue reading
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Days 26-30 The Right Words II – What to say to the grieving.
You may feel awkward about visiting a grieving friend. Show up anyway. Continue reading
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Days 24-25 A Defining Moment
I wish that you could see what I see; the radiance of your soul. This afternoon a call came in from our hospital liaison nurse, she was asked to coordinate a discharge home for a 50 year old woman with… Continue reading
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Days 19-23 – The Right Words – What to say (and NOT say) to the sick
What to say (and NOT say) to the sick…Act from compassion, not pity or curiosity. The patient will tell you what they want you to know. Do not make things worse by being nosey. Continue reading
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Days 17-18 Call Upon Mary
"In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let not her name depart from your lips, never suffer it to leave your heart. And that you may obtain the assistance of her prayer, neglect not… Continue reading
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Days 12-16 – “A Flaming Heart” – How Your Enthusiasm & Passion Change the World
High purpose provides the light that illuminates your caregiving. It is passion and enthusiasm that enable you to lift your work from just a job to a transformational calling. Continue reading
Journal of Sacred Work 