Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days 277-278 Reflections On St. Francis of Assisi, The Patron Saint of Ecology

    In his 2015 Encyclical Letter called Laudato Si’—On Care for our Common Home, Pope Francis opens with words from St. Francis’s Canticle of the Creatures. Laudato Si’ translates into “Praise be to you” in which St. Francis praises God for all creation: Brother Sun,… Continue reading

  • Days 269 – 275 Hope

    “So that is the dissenter’s hope: that they are writing not for today but for tomorrow.” HOPE by Lisel Mueller It hovers in dark cornersbefore the lights are turned on,it shakes sleep from its eyesand drops from mushroom gills,it explodes… Continue reading

  • Days 265-269 – The Proximity of Paradise

    The Proximity of Paradise What is the look of paradise? My angel’s proximity advises. They track me through the night. Continue reading

  • Days 263-264 Protector of the Light

    For a woman of small stature, Ruth Bader Ginsberg was a woman of great influence, larger than life, she was a person who dedicated her life to the promotion, protection and advocacy of this country’s highest ideals. Known to many… Continue reading

  • Days 256-257 Compassionate One

    There is so much pain and sadness, so much loss; of loved ones, animals, wildlife, forests, homes, livelihoods, hope. I offer this prayer for friends, colleagues,patients, families, communities and all who suffer. We pray these prayers for you… Compassionate One,… Continue reading

  • Days 252-254 – RELIEF! Tender-Hearted Leadership During Storms

    Trump is counting on you to give up. Love is calling you to stand up & turn the tide toward loving leadership. Continue reading

  • Days 249-250 Expressions of Truth & Gratitude

      “Sooner or later, just by living, we are reduced to what matters, as so many things we thought were important and irreplaceable are broken or snapped like small branches in a storm. And somehow, we stand taller with less… Continue reading

  • Days 242-243 A Little Kindness

    When I reflect on what I would like to share with you, I recognize the importance of acknowledging some of the strain and difficulties that so many people are experiencing, as well as all of creation. There is so much… Continue reading

  • Days 235-236 A New Adventure

    All of us face long term confinement and a different way of living during the Covid-19 Virus.  We suffer from fear of catching the virus and also from the demands on our physical and emotional systems when staying at home,… Continue reading

  • Days 228-229 Faith Keepers

      “In many Native American traditions, one member of the tribe will assume the role of “Faith keeper”. The role of Faith keeper is to remain peaceful and calm, while maintaining spiritual enlightenment and understanding, no matter what the tribe… Continue reading