Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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Days 224-225 What To Do with a Blank Page?
Benefits of journaling Continue reading
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Days 222-223 – In Touch
Our society imposes many boundaries around what is “appropriate” contact. Within these boundaries, the best caregivers know that one of the most powerful tools they have is not a needle or a blood pressure cuff. Their finest gifts often come… Continue reading
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Days 219-221 – Particular Losses
Our ideas and creations mean a lot. But, they pale in comparison to the meaning of the kind acts we do for others – whether remembered or not. Continue reading
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Days 217-218 There’s a Hole in My Soul
Parishioner, Steve Smith accepted an invitation to give the Sunday morning homily at our church. The story he told provided a powerful allegory. It seems that a few years ago Steve’s brother gave him an unbelievable gift. He received a… Continue reading
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Days 213-216 – “Seeing” Jesus
“We often discover Love’s unconditional presence when we feel most alone.” – Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 210-212 Falling in Love with Poetry
Polyprint watercolor by ~Liz “Catch a falling star an’ put it in your pocket, never let it fall away!” (Words and music by Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance) Keeping company with this Journal for the past five years has blessed… Continue reading
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Days 208-209 – The Beloved’s Eyes
What do the Beloved’s Eyes want to say to us? Continue reading
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Days 205-207 – The Humility of Water
O’Donohue reminds us of the water “takes the shape of whatever otherness holds it.” As he tells us this is humility. – Reverend Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 203-204 Splendor Past The Sun
For I have seen a splendor past the sun. I have heard a voice beyond the listening stars. A voice as luminous and as cool as dew is near me, though I saw not when it came. And you are… Continue reading
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Days 201-202 – A Golden Wing From God’s Heart…
“The food of love comes as acts of love. Kindness and compassion lend sacredness to sexual encounters just as caring and sensitivity nurture the physical care we give to the sick. We yearn for love in the same way we… Continue reading
Journal of Sacred Work 