Journal of Sacred Work

Richard Rohr

  • “I Am Who I Am”… Days 344-345

    “It is what it is” my late brother John would often say and when I am missing him most, I listen for these words from others as a sign of his ever-present love.  I listened to Richard Rohr in a… Continue reading

  • The Greatest Hitter In The World Days 265-266

    “I do have reasons for hope: our clever brains, the resilience of nature, the indomitable human spirit, and above all, the commitment of young people when they're empowered to take action.”~Jane Goodall Inner conversations are going on all the time… Continue reading

  • Don’t Squander Summer! Days 195-201

    "Don't Squander Summer!" The above words come to mind, spoken by a wonderful mentor. Another friend say’s, “this will be my best summer ever!, my best Christmas", etc. as it is how she lives her life. Someone who lives with… Continue reading

  • What is in a Blessing? Days: 296-297

    To receive or bestow a blessing is a precious gift. Blessings are beautiful companions as we journey through life, and at various thresholds to herald us through to the next stage of our journey. Blessings encourage and strengthen us in… Continue reading

  • Days 308-309 Energies of Love

    In Loving Remembrance of Muriel H. Lawler The day will come when, after harnessing space, winds, the tide and gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And, on that day, for the second time in the history… Continue reading

  • Days 249-250 Welcoming the Wounded One

    Note: Reflection offered by Liz Sorensen Wessel.  Father Richard Rohr describes the first half of life as a time for building our identity, following career pursuits, gaining confidence in our skillfulness, accomplishing and striving for success, which are developmental steps… Continue reading

  • Days 55-56 The Descent Home

    Note: Shared by Liz Wessel This is a beautiful dream offered by James Finley (via Richard Rohr, The Center for Action and Contemplation)  Imagine that you have a dream in which you are climbing a high mountain. The valley below… Continue reading

  • Days 344-345 “It Is What It Is and I am What I Am”

    Note: this reflection is offered by Liz Sorensen Wessel “It is what it is”… my late brother John would often say and when I am missing him most, I listen for these words from others as a sign of his… Continue reading

  • Days 192-193: Original Blessing

    “For Franciscan theologian and philosopher Bonaventure (1217-1274), the perfection of God and God's creation is quite simply a full circle, and to be perfect, the circle must and will complete itself. He knows that Alpha and Omega are finally the… Continue reading

  • Days 151-156 – Openings To The Soul

    Master storytellers are master chefs. They mix the finest ingredients in artful ways: Spice, but not so much it burns the tongue. Tastes that thrill Life’s palate. Love that burns away Fear’s toxins…How we describe our suffering determines not whether… Continue reading