Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days 343-344 One Holy Night

    Reflection offered by Liz Sorensen Wessel Advent Poem by Rainer Maria Rilke In the winter forest the wind drives the flock of snowflakes like a shepherd, And a fir tree senses how soon she will be blessed with candle-light, and… Continue reading

  • Days 335-336 Trusting

     Reflection by Liz Sorensen Wessel: Parting with apt affection I embraced and bid Tom farewell; his care package in hand for the long trip home. The road hugged the river’s edge, we passed the covered bridge on the left and… Continue reading

  • Days 330-334 – Our Universe is Tiny! The power of Morn1415

    Look out through the Hubble telescope or within using an electron microscope & what appears is more & more dazzling complexity. None of that tells us what matters most to each of us. Continue reading

  • Days 323-327 – Fitness

    Forty percent of Americans nap after Thanksgiving turkey. What if they took a 30 minute walk instead &, along the way, considered their fitness balance? HOW WOULD YOUR LIFE CHANGE if you took one of those walks every day? Continue reading

  • Days 321-322 Harvest

    Shared by Liz Sorensen Wessel  "If the only prayer you say in your entire life is thank you that would suffice." Meister Eckhart   May you be quickened by the Spirit who fills the whole earth and lives in you.… Continue reading

  • Days 317-321 The Legacy of Co-Workers

    We rarely know the legacy we leave. When you reach retirement the voices of fellow workers will ring in your ears. May that sound be a bell calling you to rich memories. Continue reading

  • Days 315-316 Essence

     Note: Reflection by Liz Sorensen Wessel: As we rode along the winding route towards home, emotions stirred in anticipation of gatherings with family and friends. The joy of seeing loved ones and the sorrow of missing those who are no longer… Continue reading

  • Days 310-314 – Everyday Confessions

    Why is confession “good for the soul?” Does arrogance block our ability to see our own personality problem? Does acceptance put us on the path to a certain kind of salvation? Continue reading

  • Days 308-309 The Space Within the Heart

    Note: Reflection by Liz Sorensen Wessel "Deep in our DNA we belong to the stars, the trees and the galaxies." ~ Ilia Delio "The little space within the heart is as great as the vast universe. The heavens and the… Continue reading

  • Days 303-307 – Preparing for Perfection – Monna Vanna to Mona Lisa

    You have trained all of your life to become your best at your work. Perhaps, you have only been making drawings & drafts & are just now ready to create your personal masterpiece.  Continue reading