Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • For the Love of Mother Earth Day 2023-204

    Prayer of Blessing May the love of life fill our hearts.May the love of earthbring joy to heaven.May the love of selfdeepen our souls.May the love of neighborheal our world.As nations, as peoples, as families this daymay the love of… Continue reading

  • Don’t Squander Summer! Days 195-201

    "Don't Squander Summer!" The above words come to mind, spoken by a wonderful mentor. Another friend say’s, “this will be my best summer ever!, my best Christmas", etc. as it is how she lives her life. Someone who lives with… Continue reading

  • Greater than The Light of One Days 188-189

    “Grandma let’s light this birthday candle and see how long it takes to burn” my granddaughter, Starling said to me. “Hmnn, okay, let me find a candle holder.”  I brought out a glass holder and melted a little remnant of… Continue reading

  • A Candles Light Days 188-189

    “Grandma let’s light this birthday candle and see how long it takes to burn” my granddaughter, Starling said to me. “Hmnn, okay, let me find a candle holder.”  I brought out a glass holder and melted a little remnant of… Continue reading

  • The Gift of Peace Day 185

    Today many people throughout our country will celebrate and remember July 4th as the historic Declaration of Independence, in U.S. history, a document that was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and that announced the separation of… Continue reading

  • Healing & Hope

    Today, I offer a simple prayer.  To the God of our own understanding, the spirit with whom we commune this morning – we ask that our minds be open, our hearts welcoming, our arms embracing. We lift up those whose… Continue reading

  • In Loving Remembrance Days 175-176

      The hand of a stranger is the hand of God.” -John O’ Donohue  Yesterday, we gathered to mourn the loss of one so true, Patricia (McCarthy) Zimmer, October 29, 1954-June 11, 2023. Patty was someone who profoundly touched the lives… Continue reading

  • Nourishing Our Roots Days 168-171

    We use our God given Gifts to provide loving care such as the gift of presence one gives in a family or hospice setting, a hospice or the gift of management when one handles someone's business affairs. Or when a… Continue reading

  • In the heartlands of our lives Days 153-154

    The Story Teller  At the heart of every story there lives a story teller. Listen in to your heart as a child listens to her favorite story – anticipating every word carried by every emotion wide open to surprise and… Continue reading

  • “All Gave Some, Some Gave All” Days 146-147

    This Memorial Day weekend we have an opportunity to not only gather for family outings, barbeques, and fun times but to pause to remember and share in gratitude for all those who have served our country.  Each year in my… Continue reading