Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • Days 193-194 A Call to Unite: Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama

    As we experience discomfort in this time, let’s begin to dream of a new normal, a new normal that addresses the weaknesses and problems that were going unaddressed in the old normal. If we’re wise, we won’t go back; we’ll… Continue reading

  • Days 186-187 Quickening Alive

      Every person has inherent worth simply because they are human. This awareness keeps us focused on what matters most. The story I am about to share involves caregivers, Diann Verdugo RN MSN Hospice Educator  and Julie Conway Hospice Volunteer… Continue reading

  • Days 181-182 A love Letter to Caregivers

    “I pray that… you may find light, joy and consolation. We are willing to empty ourselves, to bend low, to wash feet, to heal wounds, all for the dear neighbor.” Mother Bernard Gosselin CSJ A Love Letter to Caregivers Good… Continue reading

  • Days A Shepherd’s Hand

    What is a father? What stands out about what good fathers do? For me, my father is the exemplar for fathering:  he demonstrated his love for me, my brother, and our mother, by what he said and what he did!… Continue reading

  • Days 165-166 Where Civilization Starts

    Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fishhooks or clay pots or grinding stones. Mead said that… Continue reading

  • Days 158-159 Breath

    Breath Written by Rosanne Ponzetti Breath Practiced for centering By those seeking presence. Often taken for granted Remembered only when Anxiety stifles it Busyness suppresses it Fear destroys it Or joy releases it. Life depends on it. Too often we… Continue reading

  • Days 144-145 Healing Prayers

    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 137-138 In Whom The Light Lives

    Blessed are youwho bear the lightin unbearable times,who testifyto its enduranceamid the unendurable,who bear witnessto its persistencewhen everything seemsin shadowand grief. Blessed are youin whomthe light lives,in whomthe brightness blazes—your hearta chapel,an altar wherein the deepest nightcan be seenthe fire… Continue reading

  • Days 130-131 Faith, Hope, Love

    In this week’s beautiful tribute to his mother, Erie Chapman, asked,” from whom did you learn love?” On this Mother’s Day weekend three wonderful women come to my mind. Faith: Vibrant, charismatic, lover of life and giver of joy; her… Continue reading

  • Days 123-124 A Sacred Pause

    In an interview Mr. Roger's was asked: "When speaking, you invite people to take ten seconds to think about those people who've helped become who you are. "What kind of reaction have you received?” “Just wonderful. I think silence is… Continue reading