Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • It’s All Caregiving!

    Each of us has unique God given Gifts including our abilities, skills, temperaments, and attributes! One has the ability to create and balance a budget; another can chat happily with strangers; and a third can cook up a truly tasty… Continue reading

  • On Wings of Forgiveness

    On Wings of Forgiveness As summer breathes her warm airI feel winter's cold cutting deepTime's busy hands slow all motionI sit amidst wonderingsSadness washes through meIn waves that ebb and flow on sighs releaseI move to gather feelings into a… Continue reading

  • Unmined Gold

      I have come to realize that a mother lode of strength lies waiting in all of us, unmined gold yearning to gleam in the sunlight. ~Former Trappist George Fowler      Found Poem: One Boy Told Me, Naomi Shihab… Continue reading

  • Hiding in Plain Site

      When the world feels hopeless and heartless,take a moment to look around.There are beautiful humans everywhere,often hiding in plain sight in cabs,on buses, in cafes, on trains, in libraries,on park benches, in laundromats, on subways.They may not be rich… Continue reading

  • I Honor the Place in You

    For a long time, I wondered why I felt like bowing when people showed their appreciation for the work that I’ve been privileged to do. What I’ve come to understand is that we who bow are probably — whether we… Continue reading

  • “The Tender Glance of God”

     As I reflect on the life work of Father Greg Boyle, it is clear to see that he is a saintly man. This week I had an opportunity to listen as Fr Boyle speak.  Father Boyle, is a Jesuit priest,… Continue reading

  • In Our Hearts

    Let us join in community to offer our prayers for our caregivers, our dear neighbors without distinction and all who are impacted by these devastating fires, including the animals and all of creation. God of compassion, you are our refuge… Continue reading

  • A life Well Lived-A Tribute to June van den Noort

    June van den Noort RN, a dear friend for over 40 years, dedicated her energies to the healing profession of hospice care. June was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and nurse who was always there to lend a helping… Continue reading

  • Thankfulness!

    We are fortunate when we are able to provide loving care for another human being. However, we must give ourselves loving care before others so that our reserve of physical, emotional, and spiritual energy levels are high enough to match… Continue reading

  • The Miracle of Kindness

    Kindness One never knowsHow far a word of kindness goes;One never seesHow far a smile of friendship flees.Down, through the years,The deed forgotten reappears. One kindly wordThe souls of many here has stirred.Man goes his wayAnd tells with every passing… Continue reading