Journal of Sacred Work
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Days 19-20 Something Precious
I was introduced to Mary Oliver's marvelous poems by Erie Chapman through the years on this Journal. I recall the first time I experienced "Wild Geese." It was life changing! Wild Geese You do not have to be good.You do… Continue reading
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Days 11-12 A Cold Winter’s Night
THE WINTER OF LISTENING What is preciousinside us does notcare to be knownby the mindin ways that diminishits presence. What we strive forin perfectionis not what turns usinto the lit angelwe desire. What disturbsand then nourisheshas everythingwe need. What… Continue reading
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Days 5-6 Hope
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the words and never stops at all. ~Emily Dickinson As we ring in the New Year I am reflecting on the idea of… Continue reading
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Days 362-363 All that We Are
The priest at my little faith community experienced a serious stroke earlier this year, followed by another intracranial bleed, additional complications, surgeries and a grim prognosis. Miracles do happen; prayers are answered. Watching Peter’s miraculous progress month by month… Continue reading
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Days 349-350 “The Sum of Light”
To understand Christmas is to come face to face with the incarnation. The very notion that God imbued creation with divinity makes everything we see sacred. Every step we take a pilgrimage to the divine.~ Joan Chittister Excerpt from… Continue reading
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Days 342-343 A Deeper Truth
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it.” (Jn. 1:5)Excerpt of A Reflection Written by Jack Shea. Spiritual traditions interpret December as the season… Continue reading
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Days 335-336 Peace
In the Christian tradition, Advent is a time for spiritual wakefulness and preparation. Amid the flurry of activities, a comforting voice beckons, "rest in me, come rest in me…" These moments of rest are available throughout our day, if we… Continue reading
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Days 329-330 Drawing Near
"How can we find hope amid uncertainty, conflict, or loss? When we feel we have lost hope, we may find inspiration in the words and deeds of others. In poems, hope takes many forms: an open road, an unturned page,… Continue reading
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Days 322-323 Thanksgiving & Gratitude
Note: This reflection on Thanksgiving is offered by Terry Chapman "Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse." -Henry Van Dyke Sitting with those… Continue reading
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Days 315-316 Restoring Faith
As we enter into this season of gratitude, amidst loss, grief and endless tragedies, we experience the Light in acts of compassion and human kindness. The following story was shared by cousin Kim de Beaumont of an incredible experience she… Continue reading
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