Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days 137-138 In Whom The Light Lives

    Blessed are youwho bear the lightin unbearable times,who testifyto its enduranceamid the unendurable,who bear witnessto its persistencewhen everything seemsin shadowand grief. Blessed are youin whomthe light lives,in whomthe brightness blazes—your hearta chapel,an altar wherein the deepest nightcan be seenthe fire… Continue reading

  • Days 130-131 Faith, Hope, Love

    In this week’s beautiful tribute to his mother, Erie Chapman, asked,” from whom did you learn love?” On this Mother’s Day weekend three wonderful women come to my mind. Faith: Vibrant, charismatic, lover of life and giver of joy; her… Continue reading

  • Days 123-124 A Sacred Pause

    In an interview Mr. Roger's was asked: "When speaking, you invite people to take ten seconds to think about those people who've helped become who you are. "What kind of reaction have you received?” “Just wonderful. I think silence is… Continue reading

  • Days 118-122 – What Kübler-Ross Missed

    Holocaust survivor Victor Frankl said meaning flows from the work we do, the love we give & our courage in the face of suffering. Millions are rediscovering the rich meaning of a once matter-of-fact encounter: a loving hug. When that practice… Continue reading

  • Days 116-117 Praise Be

      Praise Be for thee… Shared by Liz Sorensen Wessel Continue reading

  • Days 109-110 THE ESSENTIALS

    This essay title reminds me of an FBI TV show from the 60’s with the dramatic music striking out the chords, Dun, dah dun Dah, “THE ESSENTIALS.”  Rather than solving real FBI case files scientists are working to find the… Continue reading

  • Days: 101-102 What Does It Mean To Wash Another’s Feet?

    During Holy week, what comes to mind is the powerful, yet humble gesture of Jesus washing the disciple’s feet. In reflecting on the spiritual meaning of this act, what resonates deeply are thoughts based on a homily given by the… Continue reading

  • Days 95-96 Just For A Moment

    Dear Love. Please help me to rest. I place my list of things to do in your hands. Just for one moment. I let it go. I place my thoughts about how things should be different in your hands, Just… Continue reading

  • Days 88-89 Fields of Compassion

    In recent years our planet has increasingly been strained by destructive fires, floods, earthquakes, poverty and famine. This has led to millions of people fleeing their homes to escape conditions incompatible with life, including war, bloodshed and torture. In unprecedented… Continue reading

  • Days 80-81 Something Beautiful

    "In difficult times carry something beautiful in your heart" ~Blaise Pascal May the nourishment of the earth be yours,May the clarity of light be yours,May the fluency of the ocean be yours,May the protection of the ancestors be yours. And… Continue reading