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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Humanity is not won with legalistic reasoning. Love cares nothing about winning. -Erie Chapman
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[*Essay by Liz Sorensen Wessel] Take This Hand On the day when our soldiers took their stand, leaving behind them their life, their love; a voice inside said "this is my wish that you defend my shores till peace returns." So, take this hand, it is broken, crippled for you, your life to protect, every…
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“Today, you can soften life with your hands, your eyes and with the kinder tones in your voice. Today, let Love dance through you in all her wild and gentle beauty.” -Erie Chapman
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Sometimes, when I am empty of all my reserve, I find myself in an uncomfortable zone of fragility, feeling inadequate and unlovable. I vacillate between a voice of calm reason that offers encouragement and the fear that I am on the verge of falling apart. Does this make you uncomfortable just reading about this awkward…
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“Of course, you cannot calm all storms. You can only calm yourself.” -Erie Chapman
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Icons of Mother Mary adorn the improvised alters in many a home, be it a hearth’s mantle, a bedroom nightstand, or a living room wall. She gathers all the hopefulness of our prayers into her soft being and responds with peace. Mary, constant in her quiet presence listens to our concerns and intercedes on our…
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“What is the difference between your inner and outer prayer life? What sermons do you preach to yourself and how do they affect your life?” Reverend Erie Chapman
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Note: A special thank you to Cheri Cancelliere, author of this luminous essay. It seems as if every conversation I have had lately has focused on caregiving. So many are caring for elderly parents and grandparents, sick or disabled spouses, special needs children, new babies or ailing pets. For some Baby Boomers, the challenge might…
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“In healing you must let Love flow, because she is to0 beautiful for your calculations.” -Erie Chapman
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-by Liz Sorensen Wessel It was one of those spontaneous moments when you take a chance and say yes to life. My friend Richard extended an invitation to join his family for dinner. I accepted, unaware of the extraordinary expeirence that awaited us within the inner sanctum of their home. “Well, we will have to hurry…
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