Journal of Sacred Work

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  • Memories of Work & Waves

    One day, if you are lucky, you will be able to reflect on your career…your encounters with the waves that informed your life. What will stand out? Continue reading

  • Days 78-79 The Swallows Return

    Every year the swallows return to the San Juan Capistrano Mission in S. CA, on or about March 19th-St.Joseph Day. So happy are they to be greeted with the lush greening of springtime, signaling hope, renewal and a warm welcome.… Continue reading

  • The Less Romantic Body

    Art presides at the marriage of mortality to heaven by baptizing the soul of the body romantic. Continue reading

  • Days 71-72 The Way of Love

    In honor of International Women’s Day that is celebrated in March, I wish to introduce you to a marvelous woman, Martha Isabel Ruiz Corzo who is best known as Pati. As a teenager Pati played violin in the Queretaro’s City’s… Continue reading

  • Alone – Days 66-70

    Sometimes we prefer being alone. “Left alone” names a condition we dread: Loneliness longs for healing & is a common symptom of illness.  Continue reading

  • Days 640-65 Prayers for Peace

    Amidst all the devstation, tragedy, suffering, escalating violence, and perilous situation in Ukraine and globally, I believe our prayers are making a difference. Beyond all odds, Ukraine has been able to put up a fierce resisitance. President Zelensky has survived… Continue reading

  • Days 59-63 Tedious Ambition vs. Ambition to Serve

    Love teaches that “…a true vocation calls us out beyond ourselves…” Continue reading

  • Days 57-58 Our Lady of Ukraine, Prayers for Peace

    “I pray that… you may find light, peace and consolation. We are willing to empty ourselves, to bend low, to wash feet, to heal wounds, all for the dear neighbor.” ~Mother Bernard Gosselin CSJ                       … Continue reading

  • Days 52-56 – The Only Stories You Control

    Change begins when we recognize old self-stories that need new light. Everyone’s narrative can be changed. And only we can do it. Continue reading

  • Days 50-51 Blessings

    A Blessing for All Who Serve in The Ministry of Health Care       May rest find youIn the peaceful moments when all is still,In the quiet times when you pauseAnd breathe. May rest find youIn the chaos of… Continue reading