Here, on this small piece of the planet, long-awaited summer is here at last. Though we are only just at the beginning of summer, we are already in the midst of a heatwave. Of course, doing those usual summer things like going to the beach is, well, you know, not happening. Lockdown rather cramps our style, sigh. Going for a long walk tends to be the highlight of these summer days.
Since oppressive heat and humidity have settled in I much prefer evening walks. While out for a walk last night, I caught sight of a tenacious little sapling sprouting out of a stump. I stared at it for quite some time, captivated by its determination and will to sprout and thrive. Against all odds, it will not give up.
Nor should we. This pandemic may threaten to cut us off from what we call our normal lives. However, despite everything we have been through during these difficult months, something new is determined to break through. Let us be the midwives helping to bring forth the new and life-giving for all people.
-Sister Magdalena Vogt, cps