Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Every Day is Earth DAY! Days 102-103

    Spring is a time when we begin to experience the miraculous beauty of rebirth and new life all around us. The month of  April is dedicated  to Mother Earth and to raising awareness of the importance of caring for the… Continue reading

  • Wonder & Awe Days 98-99

      Special thanks to Terry Chapman for this inspiring guest essay!   Easter should be celebrated everyday as a rebirth of hope and gratitude for all God's blessings. We caregivers need assurance that our caring brings relief to those we… Continue reading

  • A Message of Hope: Days 91-92

    I’ve been journeying with the writings of Henri Nouwen this Lenten season and I found his thoughts on suffering very helpful. Here are a few excerpts from his writings, shared from a Christian perspective. We are often tempted to “explain”… Continue reading

  • Don’t You Know Yet? Days 84-85

    “No half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the Light unflinchingly.” – J.R.R. Tolkien – “Light is always light no matter the vessel. Do not put pressure on yourself to shine in a specific form. Light can… Continue reading

  • Did you know? Days 77-78

      In celebration of St Patrick's Day I was fortunate to attend a live performance with artist Deirdre Ni Chinneide, "A Journey to the Thin Places" with Celtic song and poetry last evening. It was held at the intimate and… Continue reading

  • 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