Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • Thresholds: Days 280-281

    I offer these thoughts on thresholds from the late John O'Donohue. It seems our world is in a state of great change and challenge, uncertainty and distress, not only on a global level but in a very personal manner within… Continue reading

  • “Do Your Little Bit of Good Where You Are.” Days 271-272

    As some may be aware, recently I’ve been navigating the health care across the continuum of care with a friend in need of support. It is a somewhat perilous journey, one with many hills and valleys. Yet, amid the challenges,… Continue reading

  • The Power of Three: Days 264-265

    Good Morning Friends, As you ease into this week-end, what I can offer are these three prayers that speak to my heart in the hopes that they might speak to yours as well. May we have the power of vision… Continue reading

  • Glimmers of Light: Days 257-258

    “Liz, I want to go home. Are you taking me home? When are we leaving?” The mantra continues, no matter the response, the question continues. My dear friend’s anxiety and agitation waxes and wanes. What to do when the same… Continue reading

  • “Peace Is” Days 250-251

    Peace Is This Moment Without Judgment Do you think peace requires an end to war?Or tigers eating only vegetables?Does peace require an absence fromyour boss, your spouse, yourself?…Do you think peace will come some in other place than here?Some other… Continue reading

  • Where is God in our Suffering? Days 243-244

    September 5th marked the 25th anniversary since Mother Teresa died. Her legacy of unconditional love and caring for those in dire need lives on in the Missionaries of Charity. Mother Teresa founded this congregation in 1950 and the Sisters' good… Continue reading

  • Rooted in Love: Days 231-232

    This is a story that speaks to the power of love, it's reciprocal nature as it ripples out in expansive and unforeseen ways…  Caregivers are sometimes asked, "How can you do this work, caring for people who are sick, suffering… Continue reading

  • You are Perfect as You Are Days 197-198

    Today I offer you a short video reflection called, “You Are Perfect as You Are” by Anna Galon and Green Resistance. It is so worthwile so I hope you will pause long enough to experience this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t2bJA4JMO8 For Further Contemplation:… Continue reading

  • Famous: Days 190-191

    Famous The river is famous to the fish. The loud voice is famous to silence, which knew it would inherit the earth before anybody said so. The cat sleeping on the fence is famous to the birds watching him from… Continue reading

  • Days 177-178 Encouragement

    When someone encourages you, that person helps you over a threshold you might otherwise never have crossed on your own.  There are times of great uncertainty in every life. Left alone at such a time, you feel dishevelment and confusion… Continue reading