Now is the time

For letting go so others might grow...

For recognizing one’s need for less in a world that’s splintered in spirit… 

For surrendering to the slow grinding of justice pursued...                                    

For planting a perennial, passing on a good word, loving anew...                    

For blessing the moment, the child, the migrating bird... 

For giving thanks to the tree outside the window, standing so long and still giving green... 

For asking the question, “Where are we going?” and listening faithfully,  

hearing the words of our dear Sister Bea*

      “Into eternity.”

That in all things God may be glorified  Amen.

                       Sr. Sharon Portwood, OSB

*Our beloved Sister Beatrice Flickinger, died in 2001