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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A thousand years from now, what will be remembered about human beings on planet Earth? Perhaps our outstanding technological advances that made life better or perhaps that many gifted humans created caring institutions which treated everyone with equal degrees of loving care! Tender loving care means that the utmost planning and commitment, and dedication was…
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A Blessing for Christmas & the New Year! Let the Star of Hope blaze through discouragement, doubt, and disgruntledness. Let the Star of Kindness radiate through what you think, feel, and do today. Let the Star of Remembrance glitter in thoughts of good people and good deeds. Let the Star of Laughter sparkle…
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Deep peace, a soft white dove to You;Deep peace, a quiet rain.Deep peace of the running wave to you,Deep peace of the flowing air.Deep peace of the quiet earth to you,Deep peace of the shining stars.Deep peace of the gentle night to you,Deep peace, pure white of the moon.Moon and stars pour their healing light…
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For everything there is a season. With the arrival of winter’s dark sky, communities around the world look to the miracle of light as a sign of rebirth and a source of hope. We celebrate the promise of new life and we recommit ourselves to the protection of everyone’s right to their own radiant humanity.…
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“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 podcast utter these words, “It is what it is and I am what I am”…
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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…
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Throughout the challenges, the pandemic, division within our communities, nation, and even families, the devastation in our war-torn world, and more, there is still so much to be grateful for, even the struggles. One of the great spiritual writers, Henri Nouwen, wrote: “To be grateful for the good things that happen in our lives…
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Amidst the darkness there are those who bear the light and show us the way to peace. Rabbi Irwin Keller shines a bright light to illumine our minds and hearts to guide us on a path forward. May we listen as the world cries out… Today I am taking sides. I am taking…
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This Blessing Becomes Empty As It Goes This Blessingkeeps nothingfor itself.You can find itby following the pathof what it has let go,of what it has learnedit can live without. Say this blessing out louda few timesand you will hearthe hollow placeswithin it,how it echoesin a waythat gives your voiceback to youas if you had…
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Please Note: This narrative was written by a former colleague, Brian Beichner RN and it reflects the sacredness of our work. Perhaps, you will recollect this story, however it is so beautiful that I invite you to enter into this extraordinary encounter. "This reflection is my personal advice to the nurse that has…