Journal of Sacred Work

Erie Chapman Foundation

  • Days 192-193: Original Blessing

    “For Franciscan theologian and philosopher Bonaventure (1217-1274), the perfection of God and God's creation is quite simply a full circle, and to be perfect, the circle must and will complete itself. He knows that Alpha and Omega are finally the… Continue reading

  • Days 185-186 : One from Many

    Note: Reflection by Liz Sorensen Wessel “‘E Pluribus Unum’ was the motto proposed for the first Great Seal of the United States by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson in 1776.  A Latin phrase meaning "One from many," the… Continue reading

  • Days 178-179 Love Is The Bridge

        Note:  Shared by Liz Sorensen Wessel   Love   is the bridge   between   you   and   everything                              -Rumi Photo – high… Continue reading

  • Days 164-165 A Mosaic Heart

      "Anything Good in life comes from love." ~Haifa Bint Kadi Mosaic Heart A fully living heart In the passing of time And love, and loss Breaks and stretches Heals and shatters. Striated, scarred, Misshapen, resilient Until finally it assimilates Its… Continue reading

  • Days 149-150 Crock-It

    Note: This weekend reflection is written by guest contributor,  Jolyon Druce. It is a delight to discover the connections we have with others on our journey. There has been a cookbook floating around our house for a very long time.… Continue reading

  • Days 142-143 Being Held

    If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. -Meister Eckhart  In times of sudden danger most people call out, "O my God!" Why would they keep doing this if it… Continue reading

  • Days 135-136 Stripped, Broken But Not Alone

     Recently, three friends invited me to participate in an all-day woman’s retreat. The theme for this gathering was “The Year of Mercy.” The day began with a reading of the Beatitudes to the loving expressive movements of a mime. Afterwards… 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 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