Erie “Chip” Chapman
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“Oh, Erie!” – Days 296-299
“Too often, I hear a voice shouting at me and realize it is my own.” Continue reading
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The Power of One Smile Days 293-294
This is one of my all-time favorite images of my grandson Cyrus. The sincerity of his thoughtfulness to pick dandelions and present them to me was such a sweet gesture that warms my heart to this day. For me, it… Continue reading
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Entering Another: one of “Ten Poems to Change Your Life” – Days 288-292
Although the following poem is by a 10th century Christian mystic, I offer it as a commentary on how any of us might enter the being of another. Continue reading
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With Hearts Broken Days 286-287
With Hearts Broken Spirit of Life, Source of all,to this beautiful placeto this hallowed timeand in the midst of this kindred companywe bring hearts broken yet again by senseless violence. This morning our thoughts are withall those in Israel, Palestine… Continue reading
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Relics: Letters to the Future – Days 281-285
How do objects become sacred relics? Continue reading
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Announcing New Associate Editor Liz Wessel – Days 276-280
Liz Wessel, R.N., M.S.N., is the newly named Associate Editor of Journal of Sacred Work. Continue reading
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The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi Days 272-273
October 4th is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology and beloved by many. I offer this reflection in his honor. The story of St Francis embracing the leper is one that posed a challenge… Continue reading
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“I Own Everything I See” – Days 267-271
Do we “own” anything? A thief named Covid stole “my” sense of smell and should return it, right? Continue reading
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The Greatest Hitter In The World Days 265-266
“I do have reasons for hope: our clever brains, the resilience of nature, the indomitable human spirit, and above all, the commitment of young people when they're empowered to take action.”~Jane Goodall Inner conversations are going on all the time… Continue reading
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“Eating the Sun” – Days 260-264
Did a blind person describe light more poignantly than anyone else? Continue reading
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