Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • Dayss 357-358 Peace

      "Nature was a mirror of the soul for St. Francis of Assisi—a mirror for himself and a mirror for God. All this mirroring effected a complete change of consciousness, a shift in how he saw reality.The outer world began… Continue reading

  • Days 350-351 This Art

    (Please note: Today's GUEST ESSAY was submitted by Artist, Maria Doglio). Painting, "Heart in Tree" ~ by Maria Doglio   “In your light I learn how to love.  In your beauty, how to make poems.  You dance inside my chest… Continue reading

  • Days 329-330 Paraprosdokians

    "Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous. Winston Churchill loved them." ~Anon   Here are a few paraprosdokians from a distinguished cat named Esmae who dreams… Continue reading

  • Days 322-323 Back Home

    Recently, my son John and I had an opportunity to go visit my mom in Vermont. Nearing her 97th year, mom's hearing has diminished to the point of near deafness, which makes quality conversations more difficult, but not impossible. However,… Continue reading

  • Days 315-316 The Only Truth I Know

    "Rivers, ponds, lakes and streams — they all have different names, but they all contain water. Just as religions do — they all contain truths." -Muhammad Ali  Trees don't question, they receive water's blessing and simply soak up nourishment into… Continue reading

  • Days 305 – 306 I Wish for You…

    A tribute to Rev. Erie Chapman Continue reading

  • Days 301-302 Being Intentional

    Healing, body, mind and spirit Continue reading

  • Days 287-288 To Be That Brave

      “Pakistan produces people of extraordinary bravery. But no nation should ever require its citizens to be that brave.” Novelist, Nadeem Aslam Note: This reflection is dedicated to the dreams of Malali Yousafzai As a young girl she only wanted an… Continue reading

  • Days 280-281 Radical Acceptance

    I woke up feeling fragile. My tailored blouse concealed the rosary that hung around my neck. I donned a hand woven Tibetan scarf as prayer cloth and readied myself to meet the challenges of the day.  Midday, I left the… Continue reading

  • Love Is

    Mandala by ~liz Sorensen Wessel Continue reading