Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • 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

  • Days 116-117 Praise Be

      Praise Be for thee… Shared by Liz Sorensen Wessel Continue reading

  • Days 109-110 THE ESSENTIALS

    This essay title reminds me of an FBI TV show from the 60’s with the dramatic music striking out the chords, Dun, dah dun Dah, “THE ESSENTIALS.”  Rather than solving real FBI case files scientists are working to find the… Continue reading

  • Days 95-96 Just For A Moment

    Dear Love. Please help me to rest. I place my list of things to do in your hands. Just for one moment. I let it go. I place my thoughts about how things should be different in your hands, Just… Continue reading

  • Days 88-89 Fields of Compassion

    In recent years our planet has increasingly been strained by destructive fires, floods, earthquakes, poverty and famine. This has led to millions of people fleeing their homes to escape conditions incompatible with life, including war, bloodshed and torture. In unprecedented… Continue reading