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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  • Pictures cannot say everything but this one says something of joy in this moment. Love’s blessings to each of you today & every day.

  • What magic might you bring to others during this year’s celebration of the birth of Jesus? Read & share O. Henry’s magical story…Remember the gift of the Magi who followed the star that wove them into the greatest narrative in history: the birth of the perfect expression of love.

  • As Christmas draws near, we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ; of Love in our midst. No one can deny that this is a busy time of year. Ah, the twinkling lights, and Christmas Carols, the fun of decorating gingerbread houses and the most magical tradition of setting a live tree in…

  • Obviously, our life worth does not depend on our “Like” count. Still, it is affirming when someone slides their cursor over & clicks that odd little button that tells you they appreciated what you posted.

  •  “His own heart laughed: and that was quite enough for him.”  -Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol The Greek term Metanoia refers to a change of mind or of one’s way of seeing and of being. It represents a transformative change of heart.  This gentle turning of our face towards the Light is the invitation of the Advent…

  • What I learned in my days as a federal prosecutor and judge is that every time we condemn the personhood of the criminal (remember the “criminal” crucified with Jesus) instead of that person’s actions we confuse & degrade our own humanity. It is a short step from there to blanketing entire groups with false labels…

  • The season of Advent has roots that date back to northern Europe in pre Christian times. In the cold dark of winter candles were lit upon an evergreen wreath to mark the time, while each day people eagerly awaited the return of sun’s warming light. In the 1500’s Christian’s adopted this beautiful custom in anticipation…

  • There is already enough suffering in the hospital experience. Why does the system add more? Part of the answer is the failure of both lay and physician leaders to understand that the definition of suffering must be expanded.

  • “All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well.” -Julian of Norwich In this we surrender and trust. During Thanksgiving weekend we have the opportunity to pause amid the weaving's of our days to really notice, offer a generous presence and open to the fullness of experience.…

  • Consult the blood that nourishes you, listen to the messages enriching your every fiber & feel the skin that wraps you for life’s journey. Blood & soul & skin know we need not ask God to bring us anything. We can, instead, recognize the Thanksgiving that is already before us & within us.