We are in the middle of Women’s History Month. As the History Channel’s website reminds us, we “dedicate (this) month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to U.S. history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, (we study) the timeline of women’s history milestones stretching back to before the founding of the United States. There is a great website:
https://www.history.com/articles/womens-history-us-timeline
that will give
you an overview of women who have left fingerprints on the soul of our nation.
This is also a
wonderful month to honor the current women shaping and sustaining your
life. Name aloud women in your life
whose care and compassion make you who you are.
Name aloud your mother, aunt, next door neighbor growing up, Sunday
School teachers, mentors, colleagues, friends who show you the sacred feminine
through whom God’s image shimmers and shines.
Name aloud women in our church leading and lighting the way in these
days. Close your eyes and bring to your
mind’s eye those whose presence is part of you always.
This week, I will
offer a few quotes from women who shape my faith. To be sure, this doesn’t even begin to do
justice to the voices who inform, inspire, and infuse my life. Slowly savor this quote from St. Teresa of
Calcutta:
“It is easy to
love the people far away. It is not always easy to love those close to us. It
is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve hunger than to relieve the
loneliness and pain of someone unloved in our own home. Bring love into your
home, for this is where our love for each other must start.”
Where does this
quote stir your soul? What does it
stretch your imagination or your comfort?
What is your response? Write down
your reaction to this quote. Then,
re-read the words. Did you notice
something different this time? Continue
to let these words move, mingle, and mix in your life this day. Amen.
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