Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • When Love Hides Her Face – Days 72-76

    Only Love enables us to see Beauty in a broken fence, an angry stranger, or in a face pockmarked with disease. Continue reading

  • One Family: Days 70-71

      I was reflecting back on childhood days, specifically when I  (or my siblings) did not want to finish the food on our plates. My mom would always say, “Don’t waste food there are people in other parts of the… Continue reading

  • Honoring National History Month: Days 61-62

      Note: This reflection is by my esteemed colleague and guest contributer Roxie Nammour, Chaplain March is Women's History Month. It's a time we set aside to honor women's contributions in science, business, sports, social movements, and so many other… Continue reading

  • Sabbath Moment: Days 57

    I invite you to join me in a Sabbath moment. Sabbath Moment-MP3 rev0001 –Liz Sorensen Wessel Picture shared by Dan HudsonAdapted this Blessing from the Peace Pilgrim's BeatitudesAdapted Prayer by Pat Bergen CSJ Continue reading

  • “Live with your hands Unfolded” Days 49-50

    In honor of Black History month I wish to share this 2.5 minute conversation between a father and son, Albert and Aidan Sykes who discuss growing up black in Mississippi.  "Did you know that the work Martin Luther King was… Continue reading

  • Transforming Suffering Days 42-43

     On February 10, 2000 Josephine Margaret Bakhita was declared a Saint by the Catholic church and was the first black woman to receive this honor. Saint Bakhita was born into a loving family in 1869 in Darfur Sudan. Her family… Continue reading

  • “Move Over!” Days 35-36

    Laughter is the best medicine Continue reading

  • The Heart of Creation Days 28-29

      Leading with Love A pure gift is not given according to the logic of the Roman motto do ut des – “I give that you might give to me” – but rather in another sense: “I give because I… Continue reading

  • Love is the Bridge Days 21-24

    This week I connected with a friend who is going through a difficult time. She acknowledged the sadness that she is feeling and the myriad of emotions that arise when one experiences loss and the uncertainty that accompanies an ending.… Continue reading

  • Days 16-20 Recognition or Relevance?

    Relevance is meaning. Recognition is fame. Dr. King won both. But, caregivers win the only trophy that matters whenever they serve others.  Continue reading