Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • Wonder & Awe Days 98-99

      Special thanks to Terry Chapman for this inspiring guest essay!   Easter should be celebrated everyday as a rebirth of hope and gratitude for all God's blessings. We caregivers need assurance that our caring brings relief to those we… Continue reading

  • A Message of Hope: Days 91-92

    I’ve been journeying with the writings of Henri Nouwen this Lenten season and I found his thoughts on suffering very helpful. Here are a few excerpts from his writings, shared from a Christian perspective. We are often tempted to “explain”… Continue reading

  • Don’t You Know Yet? Days 84-85

    “No half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the Light unflinchingly.” – J.R.R. Tolkien – “Light is always light no matter the vessel. Do not put pressure on yourself to shine in a specific form. Light can… Continue reading

  • Did you know? Days 77-78

      In celebration of St Patrick's Day I was fortunate to attend a live performance with artist Deirdre Ni Chinneide, "A Journey to the Thin Places" with Celtic song and poetry last evening. It was held at the intimate and… Continue reading

  • One Family: Days 70-71

      I was reflecting back on childhood days, specifically when I  (or my siblings) did not want to finish the food on our plates. My mom would always say, “Don’t waste food there are people in other parts of the… Continue reading

  • Honoring National History Month: Days 61-62

      Note: This reflection is by my esteemed colleague and guest contributer Roxie Nammour, Chaplain March is Women's History Month. It's a time we set aside to honor women's contributions in science, business, sports, social movements, and so many other… Continue reading

  • Sabbath Moment: Days 57

    I invite you to join me in a Sabbath moment. Sabbath Moment-MP3 rev0001 –Liz Sorensen Wessel Picture shared by Dan HudsonAdapted this Blessing from the Peace Pilgrim's BeatitudesAdapted Prayer by Pat Bergen CSJ Continue reading

  • “Live with your hands Unfolded” Days 49-50

    In honor of Black History month I wish to share this 2.5 minute conversation between a father and son, Albert and Aidan Sykes who discuss growing up black in Mississippi.  "Did you know that the work Martin Luther King was… Continue reading

  • Transforming Suffering Days 42-43

     On February 10, 2000 Josephine Margaret Bakhita was declared a Saint by the Catholic church and was the first black woman to receive this honor. Saint Bakhita was born into a loving family in 1869 in Darfur Sudan. Her family… Continue reading

  • “Move Over!” Days 35-36

    Laughter is the best medicine Continue reading