Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • Days 138-139 The Goodness of the Sky

    "Our life is an apprenticeship to the truth that around every circle another can be drawn; that there is no end in nature, but every end is a beginning; that there is always another dawn risen on mid-noon, and under… Continue reading

  • Days 130-132 The Finest Art

    "Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation as any painter’s or sculptor’s work; for what is the having to do with dead canvas or dead… Continue reading

  • Days 124-125 Heart of Humanity

    Why is it that dreaded calls come in the middle of the night? Roused from sleep by a thrill ring of the phone, I answered with trepidation. My heart started to pound as my daughter in law said, “Liz, something… Continue reading

  • Days 68-72 I Don’t Know

    How did the Dalai Lama answer an audience question? Continue reading

  • Days 17-18 Call Upon Mary

      "In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let not her name depart from your lips, never suffer it to leave your heart. And that you may obtain the assistance of her prayer, neglect not… Continue reading

  • Days 3-4 Within The Light Of Your Eyes

    Note: This essay is devoted to Doreen Chesebro & Diane Barrows, Mission Services Directors who just retired after many years of dedicated service in healthcare. Both Diane and Doreen have exemplified for me (and others) how to nurture the sacred in our… Continue reading

  • Days 354-355 Deepest Gratitude

    Listening to Christmas  by Alan Harris   Have you ever heard snow?   Not the howling wind of a blizzard,   not the crackling of snow underfoot,   but the actual falling of snow?   We heard it one night in… Continue reading

  • Days 350-354 – Soft Moments

    Give yourself the luxury of more soft moments. Continue reading

  • Days 319-320 A Small Dose

      Please watch. The effect is guarenteed to be good for your health and well-being. I am not sure about you but it has been a stressful week for me. So when I watched this video the release of pent… Continue reading

  • Days 304-306 The Miracle of Your Being

     Blessed be the mind that dreamed the day The blueprint of your life Would begin to glow on earth, Illuminating all the faces and voices That would arrive to invite Your soul to growth. Praised be your father and mother,… Continue reading