Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Hiding in Plain Site

      When the world feels hopeless and heartless,take a moment to look around.There are beautiful humans everywhere,often hiding in plain sight in cabs,on buses, in cafes, on trains, in libraries,on park benches, in laundromats, on subways.They may not be rich… Continue reading

  • I Honor the Place in You

    For a long time, I wondered why I felt like bowing when people showed their appreciation for the work that I’ve been privileged to do. What I’ve come to understand is that we who bow are probably — whether we… Continue reading

  • “The Tender Glance of God”

     As I reflect on the life work of Father Greg Boyle, it is clear to see that he is a saintly man. This week I had an opportunity to listen as Fr Boyle speak.  Father Boyle, is a Jesuit priest,… Continue reading

  • In Our Hearts

    Let us join in community to offer our prayers for our caregivers, our dear neighbors without distinction and all who are impacted by these devastating fires, including the animals and all of creation. God of compassion, you are our refuge… Continue reading

  • A life Well Lived-A Tribute to June van den Noort

    June van den Noort RN, a dear friend for over 40 years, dedicated her energies to the healing profession of hospice care. June was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and nurse who was always there to lend a helping… Continue reading

  • Thankfulness!

    We are fortunate when we are able to provide loving care for another human being. However, we must give ourselves loving care before others so that our reserve of physical, emotional, and spiritual energy levels are high enough to match… Continue reading

  • Making Music In The Heart

    The arrival of winter’s dark sky signals  communities around the world to look to the miracle of light as a sign of rebirth and a source of hope. We celebrate the promise of new life, and we recommit ourselves to… Continue reading

  • The Miracle of Kindness

    Kindness One never knowsHow far a word of kindness goes;One never seesHow far a smile of friendship flees.Down, through the years,The deed forgotten reappears. One kindly wordThe souls of many here has stirred.Man goes his wayAnd tells with every passing… Continue reading

  • Who We Truly Are

    We do not become healers.We came as healers. We are.Some of us are still catching up to what we are. We do not become storytellers.We came as carriers of the storieswe and our ancestors actually lived. We are.Some of us… Continue reading

  • Cultivating Gratitude

    I was listening to one of Tara Brach’s podcasts on cultivating gratitude this morning. I would like to share just a few pearls in what I heard. "There is an oft-quoted Taoist saying that every human life contains 10,000 joys… Continue reading