Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days: 234-235 Peace

    Note: This reflection is by Liz Sorensen Wessel I once attended a retreat led by Fr. James Finley and he began each centering prayer in a beautiful way (as recited below)… A still small voice echoes through time and space;… Continue reading

  • Days 229-223 – Dreams of Symmetry

    “It is the deepest dream of the soul to be in the intimacy of Divine Beauty,” John O’Donohue wrote in his masterpiece: Beauty, The Invisible Embrace. Continue reading

  • Days: 227-228 Steeped in Sunlight

    Note: This reflection was written by Liz Sorensen Wessel We planned to meet for an early morning breakfast at Café Luca’s. I had meant to call the day before but time slipped away from me. Once before, we had arranged a… Continue reading

  • Days 222-226 Present Voices

    We mourn the absence of those shaped us. In fact, they are with us. They are part of our sacred story. Continue reading

  • Days 220-221 A Moments Sunshine

    “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience." -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Note: this reflection is offered by Liz Sorensen Wessel Last night I had the good fortune to attend the… Continue reading

  • Days 213-214 Landscape A Poem by Mary Oliver

    Note: This reflection  is shared by Liz Sorensen Wessel Landscape  Isn't it plain the sheets of moss, except thatthey have no tongues, could lectureall day if they wanted about spiritual patience?  Isn't it clear the black oaks   along the… Continue reading

  • Days 208-212 – Why Political Correctness Matters

    It is so much easier to default to labels than to engage the language of respect. If we say “we cannot afford to be politically correct” are we saying we cannot afford to be loving? How much harder is it… Continue reading

  • Days 207-208: When An Angel Falls from Grace

    Note: Reflection by Liz Sorensen Wessel Perhaps we let a cherished friend or loved one down by something we said or did or failed to say or do. The endearing image that was held of us comes crashing down in… Continue reading

  • Days 201-205 – Balance

    Balance is the question. Her life is the answer. It is not that she has lived so long but how she has lived & who & what she has chosen to love. Continue reading

  • Days 199-200 For All the Darkness…

    “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”  ~St. Francis of Assisi As the week draws to an end, let us pray for peace and for those who are committed to sowing violence, that… Continue reading