Journal of Sacred Work

Erie Chapman Foundation

  • 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

  • Days 100-101 Father of All

                                                                     Every being entering into the ineffable sanctuary of… 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 86-87 Footsteps Ahead

    Note: This Essay is written by the late John O’ Donohue The Cross is a unique axis in time. It is where time and timelessness intersect. All past, present, and future pain were physically carried up the Hill of Calvary… Continue reading

  • Days 74-78 What keeps you safe?

    [Essay by Minton Sparks] “When I get buried in the jail behind the bars that the monkey paints I come out shooting with a truth or two and the heart’s resonance shouts back at me, “I’m scared too”. He’s scared… Continue reading

  • Days 72-73 Door of My Heart

    Recently I shared a meal with a friend, a blessing and a Holy Communion of sorts. She is a light filled being who is kind and generous of heart. Eventually our conversation deepened to things that hold meaning. We talked… Continue reading