Journal of Sacred Work

Liz sorensen Wessel

  • Days 298-299 A Warm Blanket

    In my greatest moment of uncertainty, I was given a warm blanket. When the nurse covered me in it, I almost immediately stopped shaking. Holding the soft edges, my unsteady hands were anchored. “Thank you,” I managed to say without… Continue reading

  • 291-292 Honoring Indigenous People and Native Land

    The 2nd Monday in October is celebrated as Indigenous People’s Day  to honor Native American people and to commemorate their histories and cultures. The Great Spirit Prayer Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the wind, whose breath gives… Continue reading

  • Days 277-278 Reflections On St. Francis of Assisi, The Patron Saint of Ecology

    In his 2015 Encyclical Letter called Laudato Si’—On Care for our Common Home, Pope Francis opens with words from St. Francis’s Canticle of the Creatures. Laudato Si’ translates into “Praise be to you” in which St. Francis praises God for all creation: Brother Sun,… Continue reading

  • Days 263-264 Protector of the Light

    For a woman of small stature, Ruth Bader Ginsberg was a woman of great influence, larger than life, she was a person who dedicated her life to the promotion, protection and advocacy of this country’s highest ideals. Known to many… Continue reading

  • Days 249-250 Expressions of Truth & Gratitude

      “Sooner or later, just by living, we are reduced to what matters, as so many things we thought were important and irreplaceable are broken or snapped like small branches in a storm. And somehow, we stand taller with less… Continue reading

  • Days 242-243 A Little Kindness

    When I reflect on what I would like to share with you, I recognize the importance of acknowledging some of the strain and difficulties that so many people are experiencing, as well as all of creation. There is so much… Continue reading

  • Days 228-229 Faith Keepers

      “In many Native American traditions, one member of the tribe will assume the role of “Faith keeper”. The role of Faith keeper is to remain peaceful and calm, while maintaining spiritual enlightenment and understanding, no matter what the tribe… Continue reading

  • Days 221-222 “The Greatest Gifts of All”

     Throughout history, there have been many spiritual leaders that we can look to for encouragement and inspiration in troubling times. It helps to reflect upon some of these greats now and again.  As a child I recall watching "Mister Roger's… Continue reading

  • Days 214-215 The Weavers

    “So, I say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide.” John Lewis There is no denying that there is great turmoil in our… Continue reading

  • Days 207-208 Get In Some Good Trouble

    I awoke early this morning with sleepy eyes and thoughts of John Lewis and how I might pay tribute to this great man. I searched Netflix to watch the film “John Lewis: Good Trouble.” Accidentally, I clicked on a related… Continue reading