Journal of Sacred Work

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  • Days 243-247 – The Sacred Pulse

    Amid life’s darker drum beats we can lift up the music of love & thus quicken the sacred pulse of God in our world. Continue reading

  • Days 241-242: Age of Wonder

      ++Note: This reflection is by Liz Sorensen Wessel. A year had passed, too much time since I had a chance to hold, love and be with them. Uncertain plans turned solid as I booked a flight for S. Dakota.… Continue reading

  • Days 236-240 – A Quiet Presence

    Molly Chapman’s life has become a ministry by example. Her presence to others is a testament to elegance & grace & a sermon on constant kindness. Continue reading

  • Days: 234-235 Peace

    Note: This reflection is by Liz Sorensen Wessel I once attended a retreat led by Fr. James Finley and he began each centering prayer in a beautiful way (as recited below)… A still small voice echoes through time and space;… Continue reading

  • Days 229-223 – Dreams of Symmetry

    “It is the deepest dream of the soul to be in the intimacy of Divine Beauty,” John O’Donohue wrote in his masterpiece: Beauty, The Invisible Embrace. Continue reading

  • Days: 227-228 Steeped in Sunlight

    Note: This reflection was written by Liz Sorensen Wessel We planned to meet for an early morning breakfast at Café Luca’s. I had meant to call the day before but time slipped away from me. Once before, we had arranged a… Continue reading

  • Days 222-226 Present Voices

    We mourn the absence of those shaped us. In fact, they are with us. They are part of our sacred story. Continue reading

  • Days 220-221 A Moments Sunshine

    “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience." -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Note: this reflection is offered by Liz Sorensen Wessel Last night I had the good fortune to attend the… Continue reading

  • Days 215-219 – Post Life Consciousness

    Life’s most interesting questions are the ones without answers. When the “solution” does not appear the question stays open in ways that illuminate our most fascinating energies. Continue reading

  • Days 213-214 Landscape A Poem by Mary Oliver

    Note: This reflection  is shared by Liz Sorensen Wessel Landscape  Isn't it plain the sheets of moss, except thatthey have no tongues, could lectureall day if they wanted about spiritual patience?  Isn't it clear the black oaks   along the… Continue reading