Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • 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

  • Why You Might Like the New Foundation YouTube Channel!

    EC Foundation is excited to offer numerous classic documentaries and clips for free on the brand new Erie Chapman Foundation YouTube channel. Continue reading

  • The Gift of Accompaniment Days 138-139

    During the month of May, we have an opportunity to highlight the vocation of nursing. As I began reflecting back on my nursing journey and where it has led me,  I penned these thoughts in the wee hours of the… Continue reading

  • Day 131 A Day of Remembering

    Recently when I went shopping to to pick out a birthday card for a friend, I could help but notice the huge display of Mother’s Day cards. I felt a sudden pang of sadness that I no longer have the… Continue reading

  • The Art of Nursing Days: 124-125

      I just love this photo of Florence Nightingale holding the lamp, making her way through the dimly lit corridors of less-than-ideal conditions to care for “the least of these.” She was called to enter into the suffering of others,… Continue reading

  • Fall in Love with Mother Earth: Days 110-111

    Immersed in thought about what I might share today, I was caught by surprise. A blessing arrives  unearned, unbidden to awaken my spirit.  Glorious birdsong, a capella moment,  a majestic sympnony begins in revelry reaching a crescendo and then softening… Continue reading