Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • A Blessing of Joyful Welcome

    May the Angel of Annunciationawaken in us God's profound heartfelt lovefor every kind of neighbor. May the star of inclusive, Poured out,Communing Love direct every decisionwe make on our journey. May our dreams lead us to profound reverenceas we bow… Continue reading

  • Days 341-342 Amazing Peace

    Note: Excerpt of poem "Amazing Peace," a Christmas poem by Maya Angelou Something to consider this during this unfolding Advent week that calls us to cultivate Peace within.   We hear a whisperAt first it is too soft. Then only… Continue reading

  • Days 334-335 The Hope of Advent

    Note: This reflection is from several writings, over the years, on Advent by Sister Joan Chittister         Dec 1st heralds the beginning of the Advent season, and is described as a “highly spiritual time as we prepare… Continue reading

  • Days 320-321 Little Glimmers

      A woman with a scarf over her head hoists her six year old up onto the first step of the school bus. “Good-bye,” she says. A father on the phone with his freshman son has just finished bawling him… Continue reading

  • Days 306-307 Reflections on Being An Artist

    "A poet is somebody who feels, and who expresses his feelings through words.This may sound easy. It isn’t." "A lot of people think or believe or know they feel — but that’s thinking or believing or knowing; not feeling. And… Continue reading

  • Days 299-300 Hope In The Midst of Struggle

    “Everywhere I looked, hope existed – but only as some kind of green shoot in the midst of struggle. It was a theological concept, not a spiritual practice. Hope, I began to realize, was not a state of life. It… Continue reading

  • Days 285-286 Graceful Receiving

    "When I walk outside the studio and a child comes up and gives me a hug… I know that is the field I want to be growing in. It’s not the fancy people in this world who seem to nourish… Continue reading

  • Days 289-290 On Any Given Day

    As I read Erie Chapman’s meaningful reflection this week it sparked and rekindled a cherished memory. I recall caring for a kind and gentle woman who I shall call Helen. She accompanies me on my life’s journey. The beauty of… Continue reading

  • Days 271-272 At One with Oneself!

    Note: Guest reflection by the fabulous Terry Chapman PhD. To be at one with oneself should be a primary life goal.  But getting to that point in one’s life journey requires the courage to keep moving toward a more integrated… Continue reading

  • Days 264-265 Come with Me

    This past week I've learned a little about the life of a remarkable woman, Maya Angelou.  So often our greatest hardships unleash within us our greatest gifts. When Maya was seven years of age she was raped and had to… Continue reading