Journal of Sacred Work
Caregivers have superpowers! Radical Loving Care illuminates the divine truth that caregiving is not just a job. It is Sacred Work.
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Note: This narrative is offered by Liz Sorensen Wesssel She was born in 1919, as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Macedonia. In her eighth year, her father died mysteriously and rumor has it that he was poisoned by political foes. Her mother, Drana was devout in her unending quest to help those in dire need.…
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++Note: This reflection is by Liz Sorensen Wessel. A year had passed, too much time since I had a chance to hold, love and be with them. Uncertain plans turned solid as I booked a flight for S. Dakota. Upon arrival, my son Lee’s welcoming smile and big bear hugs dissolved any doubt stirred…
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Molly Chapman’s life has become a ministry by example. Her presence to others is a testament to elegance & grace & a sermon on constant kindness.
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Note: This reflection is by Liz Sorensen Wessel I once attended a retreat led by Fr. James Finley and he began each centering prayer in a beautiful way (as recited below)… A still small voice echoes through time and space; "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world…
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“It is the deepest dream of the soul to be in the intimacy of Divine Beauty,” John O’Donohue wrote in his masterpiece: Beauty, The Invisible Embrace.
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Note: This reflection was written by Liz Sorensen Wessel We planned to meet for an early morning breakfast at Café Luca’s. I had meant to call the day before but time slipped away from me. Once before, we had arranged a lunch date and because we never confirmed I did not go. Although she was gracious…
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We mourn the absence of those shaped us. In fact, they are with us. They are part of our sacred story.
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“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience." -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Note: this reflection is offered by Liz Sorensen Wessel Last night I had the good fortune to attend the remarkable leadership forum, “Caring Well through the End of Life.” Each distinguished speaker shared a…
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Note: This reflection is shared by Liz Sorensen Wessel Landscape Isn't it plain the sheets of moss, except thatthey have no tongues, could lectureall day if they wanted about spiritual patience? Isn't it clear the black oaks along the path are standing as though they were the most fragile of flowers? Every morning I…
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It is so much easier to default to labels than to engage the language of respect. If we say “we cannot afford to be politically correct” are we saying we cannot afford to be loving? How much harder is it to be a Good Samaritan to the wounded man beside the road if he has…
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