Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • Days 109-110 Easter Mystery

          "The dynamism of the Easter mystery is at the heart of Christian faith. True encounter with Christ liberates something in us,  a power that we did not know we had, a hope, a capacity for life, resilience,… Continue reading

  • Days 102-103 We Are Meant for More

    Our works Everyone who seeks meaning in their life, seeks meaning in their work. And, yet, how far we are driven awayfrom that meaning at timesby what we feel are the pressures of the moment-And the sense that we are… Continue reading

  • Days 96-97 Little Glimpses

    I recently discovered a book, "Prayers for Healing  365 Blessings, Poems & Meditations from Around the World" that was shared by an esteemed colleague. I found a second hand copy as this edition is as no longer in print. This… Continue reading

  • Days 75-76 Simple Offerings

    “Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach. Any small, calm thing that one soul can do to help… Continue reading

  • Days 60-61 How The “Poppies” Came To Be

    "The hills are alive with the sound of music." Rodgers and Hammerstein The story of the California poppy’s designation as the state flower in 1903 reveals an arduous struggle with setbacks along the way. The idea for selecting a state… Continue reading

  • Days 54-56 Hello, This Is God Calling…

    California weather has been unpredictably cool and rainy with fantastic cloud formations, green hills and clean crisp air. We took our dog for a brisk walk in awe of the surrounding beauty. It was a Monday, President’s Day and I… Continue reading

  • Days 47- 48 Compassion

      “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete."  -Jack Kornfield   As caregivers, we are very good at caring for others but when it comes to self-care; not always. Perhaps it is because we allow our reserves… Continue reading

  • Days 40-41 Widening Circles

        I live my life in widening circles that reach out across the world.  I may not complete this last one but I will give myself to it.     I circle around God, around the primordial tower. I’ve… Continue reading

  • Days 33-34 – Response to Negativity

    Note: This reflection is offered by Terry Chapman "The love, kindnesses, and value we have given authentically to others will be our remaining treasures at the end of life.” – Steve Brunkhorst In today’s extremely challenging world with so many… Continue reading

  • Days 26 27 Our Temple

    The House of Belonging I awokethis morningin the gold lightturning this wayand that thinking fora momentit was onedaylike any other. Butthe veil had gonefrom mydarkened heartandI thought it must have been the quietcandlelightthat filled my room, it must have beenthe… Continue reading