Journal of Sacred Work

Liz sorensen Wessel

  • Don’t You Know Yet? Days 84-85

    “No half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the Light unflinchingly.” – J.R.R. Tolkien – “Light is always light no matter the vessel. Do not put pressure on yourself to shine in a specific form. Light can… Continue reading

  • Did you know? Days 77-78

      In celebration of St Patrick's Day I was fortunate to attend a live performance with artist Deirdre Ni Chinneide, "A Journey to the Thin Places" with Celtic song and poetry last evening. It was held at the intimate and… Continue reading

  • Honoring National History Month: Days 61-62

      Note: This reflection is by my esteemed colleague and guest contributer Roxie Nammour, Chaplain March is Women's History Month. It's a time we set aside to honor women's contributions in science, business, sports, social movements, and so many other… Continue reading

  • Sabbath Moment: Days 57

    I invite you to join me in a Sabbath moment. Sabbath Moment-MP3 rev0001 –Liz Sorensen Wessel Picture shared by Dan HudsonAdapted this Blessing from the Peace Pilgrim's BeatitudesAdapted Prayer by Pat Bergen CSJ Continue reading

  • “Live with your hands Unfolded” Days 49-50

    In honor of Black History month I wish to share this 2.5 minute conversation between a father and son, Albert and Aidan Sykes who discuss growing up black in Mississippi.  "Did you know that the work Martin Luther King was… Continue reading

  • Transforming Suffering Days 42-43

     On February 10, 2000 Josephine Margaret Bakhita was declared a Saint by the Catholic church and was the first black woman to receive this honor. Saint Bakhita was born into a loving family in 1869 in Darfur Sudan. Her family… Continue reading

  • “Move Over!” Days 35-36

    Laughter is the best medicine Continue reading

  • The Heart of Creation Days 28-29

      Leading with Love A pure gift is not given according to the logic of the Roman motto do ut des – “I give that you might give to me” – but rather in another sense: “I give because I… Continue reading

  • Love is the Bridge Days 21-24

    This week I connected with a friend who is going through a difficult time. She acknowledged the sadness that she is feeling and the myriad of emotions that arise when one experiences loss and the uncertainty that accompanies an ending.… Continue reading

  • Unfinished or Endless? Days 14-15

    The Unfinished By Viktor E. Frankl We cannot judge a biography by its length,Nor by the number of pages in it.We must judge it by the richness of its contentsSometimes those unfinished are among the most poignant.We cannot judge a… Continue reading