Journal of Sacred Work
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I’ve been journeying with the writings of Henri Nouwen this Lenten season and I found his thoughts on suffering very helpful. Here are a few excerpts from his writings, shared from a Christian perspective. We are often tempted to “explain” suffering as “the will of God.” Therefore, instead of declaring anything and everything to be…
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“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 be big, small, loud, or a whisper but it is always light. Allow your light…
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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 beautiful chapel of the Sisters of St Joseph. What an incredibly life giving experience, especially…
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Only Love enables us to see Beauty in a broken fence, an angry stranger, or in a face pockmarked with disease.
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I was reflecting back on childhood days, specifically when I (or my siblings) did not want to finish the food on our plates. My mom would always say, “Don’t waste food there are people in other parts of the world who are starving!” We would glibly say, “How about we send it to them”…
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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 fields for centuries. In America, women's contributions in these fields were often overlooked. As a…
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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
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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 doing was for everybody?" "Dad, the thing I love about you is that you…
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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 was well respected in their community and her uncle was the village Chief. Bakhita recounted…
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Laughter is the best medicine
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