No Holding Back

“They can crush a few flowers, but they cannot hold back the springtime.” ~ Franciscan Sr. Pat Farrell, President of LCWR quoted this Chilean saying in her closing remarks at the annual meeting in response to the Vatican's scrutiny of American nuns.

What a brilliant quote! Farrell made a number of honest and inspiring comments in her closing speech. I was heartened by her gentleness and tenacity at the same time. Willing to listen, but not willing to be run over without being listened to was what struck me.

I am not sure where the Church is heading but I do know that nuns throughout our world are making a difference in the lives of many. The springtime will not be held back, not even with global warming and climate destruction. I picked up my two plants that someone else was caring for while I was on vacation. They are near death but I am hoping that they will not be crushed. I hold on to hope.

Peace,

Suzanne