Today's reflection on how birds can provide needed solace, comes to us from Chaplain Esther who is also a fan of poet Wendell Berry. In general, though especially in summer, we are encouraged to drink a lot of water, which is a type of refuge to the body. True...
In this week’s Take a Moment reflection, Chaplain Esther offers us solid grounding amidst the shifting sands of life with a prayer by Michael Leunig. It reminds us that during times of overwhelm, isolation and struggle, that we are not alone in how we are feeling. “We...
Today's reflection comes to us from the mind, heart and soul of Chaplain Teresa for which we are grateful. She shares this thought... If I could take a pill, with no side effects, to relieve me of every uncomfortable feeling, I probably would. Feeling...
For hundreds, maybe even thousands, of years, artists have used their art to express human despair, find meaning in life and transcend their own emotional struggles. Even the most world-renowned artists have found relief from fears, anxiety, depression and found a new...
This reflection today comes to us from Chaplain Teresa, who explores a common feeling and offers … well, read on to find out! A friend of mine called me the other day sobbing. In fact, sobbing so hard it took a few minutes for her to speak. When she was finally able...
This reflection is from, ACPE* Certified Educator Willacin Precious Gholston, who serves at Methodist Health System in Dallas, Texas. She wrote the following poem, “in honor of George Floyd and others like him.” BREATHE Breathe, my Son, Breathe. Feel the loving...
Today we offer a poem by philosopher, poet and spiritual advisor, Mark Nepo. You may be familiar with some of his published work, especially “The Book of Awakening,” but he has lots of terrific stuff. You might want to read this piece several times. Notice if it...
To encourage you today, Chaplain Silvana offers some simple words that are part of her current personal mantra. Their author was the late John O’Donohue, an Irish Catholic priest, teacher, and poet. He drew on his rich Celtic spiritual traditions to create poems,...
This reflection is from Chaplain Tim, concerning the endurance necessary to SAVE our community as we struggle to contain the pandemic. As a former distance runner ‘waaaay back in high school (just after they made dirt), I remember all too painfully the challenges of...
This reflection is from Chaplain Silvana. She writes about gifts and invites our consideration. As you read, imagine you are in a favorite sanctuary or chapel. I have been meditating on these words of wisdom by Macrina Wiederkehr: "Deep within your soul there is a...
Our Spring Newsletter is here! Tim Ledbetter, Chaplain Supervisor, sheds light on a dreaded stage of life: frailty. Read Ledbetter’s article to better understand how to respond to frailty with skillful compassion and patient empathy. Plus, save the dates for our...
Our Winter Newsletter is here! Read the beautiful story Brandi Pevey shares about her family's experience with Cork's Place and special thank you to our Lighting the Path breakfast table hosts. With the holiday season and shopping for your loved ones, keep Chaplaincy...
Our Summer Newsletter is here! Read about the many ways we impacted lives together in our 2017 Annual Report. Learn about our new Grief Care offerings and upcoming events. Also included in this issue is a special piece recognizing 2 long-time Chaplaincy employees who...
Our Spring Newsletter is blooming with information! Read about our 2nd annual Heart of Healing fundraising event for Cork's Place and the announcement of our second thrift store location. That's right! Repeat Boutique will be opening the end of March in the Uptown...
Our Fall Newsletter is here! Take a look inside to learn about how Chaplaincy Hospice Care honors our veteran patients and their families. We take great pride in serving those, who have served us so courageously. From patriotic quilts and teddy bears made by hand, to...
Our winter newsletter lands in mailboxes this week (12/5). In this issue you'll read about how Chaplaincy Grief Care and Hospice Care supported Michelle Wilson and her family after the tragic death of her brother and during her father-in-law's end of life journey. Her...