Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days 79-80 The Land of a Thousand Welcomes

    In honor of St Patrick’s Day, I thought I would share a snippet from my family history. My maternal grandmother, Kate was born in Ireland and she set sail for America, by herself when she was just seventeen. She worked… Continue reading

  • Day 78 – Fine Art Friday: “…a [spring] sea of miracles” – Poetry from James Lee Worrell

    We humans act similarly to adapt to culture. Yet, we see the world in such different ways. The more sensitive the being, the richer the view. Today, James Lee Worrell shares a poem. Continue reading

  • Days 72-73 For this is Love

      May we affirm the people in our lives who manifest Light in their own unique and irreplaceable way. Whether or not we are in health care, each time we offer a gesture with a Loving Intention we are caregivers… Continue reading

  • Days 65-66 Seedlings

    If any of the short sentences that follow appeals to you, place it in your heart and ponder on its inner meaning. This will cause its inner truth to germinate and grow… Seedlings by Anthony De Mello Do not force it… Continue reading

  • Days 58-59 For Love of the World

    I salute you. I am your friend, and my love for you goes deep.  There is nothing I can give you which you have not. But there is much, very much, that, while I cannot give it, you can take.… Continue reading

  • Days 51-52 Resilience

    Resilience: nounThe capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, toughness. The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. On the eve of a huge ice storm last week, I met virtually with Oregon colleagues to plan… Continue reading

  • Days 44-45 All Shall Be Well

                                                                                   … Continue reading

  • Days 37-38 Spirit of Abundance

    Spirit of Abundance Spirit of Abundance, God of Grace, Mother of Hope,We pause now to remember those stories that are all around us,But so often passed over,Those stories that when told are shared becauseOf what someone is, not who they… Continue reading

  • Days 32-36 I Am A Child of Love

    Magic happens in the life of each person that marries their calling to bone-deep love. It starts & continues by repeating this truth: “I am a child of God quietly building my own cathedral by living love not fear. My… Continue reading

  • Days 30-31 “This Great Cosmic Universe”

    God of our understanding, we come to you in these quiet moments, seeking that which is beyond ourselves. In this sacred space; we join in solidarity in the prayers of Reverend Martin Luther King to express our hopes and our dreams… Continue reading