Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • Days 328-329 Giver of Light

    “All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well.” -Julian of Norwich In this we surrender and trust. During Thanksgiving weekend we have the opportunity to pause amid the weaving's of our… Continue reading

  • Days 320-321 Love Holds Us Together

    “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” –Martin Luther King, Jr.   Great God, who has told us"Vengeance is mine,"save us from ourselves,save us from the vengeance in… Continue reading

  • Days 317-318 A Necessary Autumn

      A Necessary Autumn Inside Each   You and I have spoken all these words, but as for the way we have to go, words are no preparation. There is no getting ready, other than grace. My faults have stayed… Continue reading

  • Days 310-311 Remembrance

    Note: with a heart of remembrance, this loving guest essay is offered by Jolyon Vernon Druce. The second Sunday in November is Remembrance Day (also known as Veterans Day on November 11th). We pay our respects to those that have… Continue reading

  • Days 282-283 It’s a Most Unusual Day

    Recently several of our healthcare ministries moved together into one central location.  People I only knew through phone communication, I now greet in the elevator and we are all getting to know one another. This change has created a new… Continue reading

  • Days 276-277 The Grace of Unknowing

    The following reflection contains a few pearls of wisdom gleaned from Fr. Richard Rohr’s book “Falling Upwards” as well as the wisdom from other spiritual readings along the way.  As children we are naturally egocentric and believe that we are… Continue reading

  • Days 269- 270 All Life Is Sacred

      "Look deeply into nature and then you will understand everything better." -Albert Einstein When I thought about a message that could inspire, this image came to mind. It is a reflection that does not require words.     Nature is a… Continue reading

  • Days 255-256 We Were Struck

    There are so many sad things going on in the world that sometimes a good belly laugh is just what we need to release some of life stresses. Have you ever laughed until you cry? The experience is a catharsis… Continue reading

  • Days 294-295 A Little Help Along the Way

    “You are the holy Son of God Himself. Remember this, and all the world is free. Remember this, and earth and Heaven are one.” -ACIM   As we journey through life there are people we meet whose presence nourishes our… Continue reading

  • Days 286-287 Sixth Annual International Caregiver’s Day

    “There is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than any darkness we may encounter. We sometimes lose sight of this force when there is suffering and too much pain. Then suddenly, the spirit will emerge through… Continue reading