Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • Days 345-346 Softening to Life

    As Christmas draws near, we can prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ, of Love in our midst. As a  people of various cultures, faiths and family traditions, we enjoy partaking in the holiday festivities. No one can… Continue reading

  • Days 338-339 A Constancy of Purpose

    “Skin had hope, that's what skin does. Heals over the scarred place, makes a road.”  ~ Naomi Shihab Nye (from 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East.) I write to you in the early hours of the morning.… Continue reading

  • Days 331-332 The Best Times

    When we gather together with friends and family the best times are when the stories start flowing.  Remembrances of times shared, daring adventures, unfathomable risks in youth that we lived to tell about, the good and crazy times, as laughter… Continue reading

  • Days 285-286 Living In The Shadow of Death

    Nature has so much to teach us about life. The changing of the seasons, the turning of leaves, shorter days and longer nights. Autumn especially reminds us of life's ever-changing movements. The ebb and flow and the beautiful continuity of… Continue reading

  • Days 281-282 On The Other Side of The Window

      "I've decided to quit believing in death…" people will deny anything these days so, I have decided to join the practice of dismissing things that we’ve been told are true I have decided to quit believing in death ~… Continue reading

  • Days 274-275 In Waterfalls of Tenderness

    Father, Mother, God, Thank you for your presence during the hard and mean days. For then we have you to lean upon. Thank you for your presence during the bright and sunny days, for then we can share that which… Continue reading

  • Days 253-254 Care of Creation Part II (Part one shared Sept 4th)

    What vision do you hold in your heart for a better world? For inspiration, Pope Francis looks to Francis of Assisi who saw the world and everything in it, the sun, moon, all the creatures, the elements of the earth,… Continue reading

  • Days 240-241 Where Love Begins

    Just as light shines in the darkness, so stars are often considered a symbol of truth, spirit and hope. One that embodies the notion of spiritual revelation in each of us. Stars remind us of our own resilience, especially when we're feeling down. They offer reassurance of our… Continue reading

  • Days 233-234 Profound Messages of Hope

    Recently, I was in conversation with a colleague, who is also a dear friend, and we reflected upon the toll the pandemic is having on caregivers and on the people we serve. The most recent surge of the Delta variant… Continue reading

  • Days 226-227 In Our Struggles, Fill Us with Peace

    Good morning, fellow caregivers it is my honor to share in this time of reflective prayer with you in our little community of mutual caring and support. We all come with a wealth of experiences and wisdom and diverse backgrounds.… Continue reading