Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days 128-129 Mining for Diamonds

    As Mother’s Day approaches, reflect on the blessings and diverse manifestations of Mothers in our lives. Earth Mother, Mother Mary, Sophia Spirit and those who have taken us under their wing when we needed tenderness most. I think of a… Continue reading

  • Days 121-122 Beyond Fear & Hope – by Margaret Wheatley

    There's something very interesting to understand about hope. That is, that hope and fear are one. Any time we're hopeful, we don't know it necessarily, but we're bringing in fear. Because fear is the constant, unavoidable companion of hope. What… Continue reading

  • Days 116-120 – Where Are You From?

    Minton Sparks helps us understand where we are truly “from.” For example, I am from my father’s Hollywood YMCA where I spent every Saturday swimming…and I am from the older sister who helped raise me, my first friend Jill &… Continue reading

  • Days 114-115 May We Walk Gently

    “The universe as a whole, in all its manifold relationships, shows forth the inexhaustible riches of God. … Everything is connected.” (Pope Francis, Laudato Si’, 86, 91) Earth day, April 22 and every day,  provides us an opportunity to celebrate… Continue reading

  • Days 107-108 Wordless Poem

    Blessed are you, spring,season of hope and renewal.Wordless poem about all within usthat can never die.Each year you amaze uswith the miracle of returning life. By- Joyce Rupp Contributed by Liz Sorensen Wessel Mandala by ~liz Continue reading

  • Days 102-106 – The Male Need for Softness

    Men honor softness in women. Yet, only a small number admit to appreciating the vulnerable in themselves…It is the television news from Syrian deserts & Chicago streets that wants Love’s soft embrace. It is Hostility’s face that seeks healing lace. Continue reading

  • Days 100-101 Father of All

                                                                     Every being entering into the ineffable sanctuary of… Continue reading

  • Days 95-99 – Five Lines

    Maybe all we want is to be heard. Maybe all we want is to be heard./ Is that the “human virtue” the hand-sketched boy whistles?/ Do you hear his song?/ Do I hear yours? Is that what wins Love’s perfect… Continue reading

  • Days 93-94 What Carries You?

    " Love is what carries you, for it is always there, even in the dark, or most in the dark, but shining out at times like gold stitches in a piece of embroidery. " -Wendell Berry  Love is what carries… Continue reading

  • Days 88-92 – “And Jesus Laughed”

    Does it not make sense that the Jesus who wept would also laugh? Do you wonder if he danced & sang as well?…In the days following Holy Week it is comforting to believe that along his earthly journey Jesus, like… Continue reading