The rain continues today with expected sunshine and 70 degree temperatures by afternoon. Yesterday Richard and I walked two fields to obtain soil samples for testing. We will continue to do all fields once the rain stops.
This past week the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown and the Sisters of Humility of Mary partnered to have Sr. Helen Prejean visit Youngstown. Sr. Helen's presentation was held at St. Charles Catholic Church and attended by approximately 300 people. Many Ursulines and HM's were in attendance along with the local peace and justice crowd.
Dead Man Walking is powerful as a book and movie - but absolutely nothing is more powerful than seeing and listening to Sr. Helen Prejean speak!!!! She is a bite size energy filled woman with a beautiful southern voice. To say that she captivated the audience is an understatement... Her presentation was given in the chapel at St. Charles - a tall wooden cross and the purple colors of Lent were the back ground as she talked about the death penalty and walking the final journey with men on death row. The visual effect alone was enough to rock your soul.
Sr. Helen spoke for one hour without a note - the passion and committment that is held in
her heart is so evident. Her presentation is inclusive of all issues - the prision system, the victims, the families, the convicted and violence in our world.
Sr. Helen then visited Beaumont High School (University Heights, Ohio) for two days - speaking with the students and attending the play performance of Dead Man Walking. I have included the link for her interview with Channel 3 - Good Company. http://www.wkyc.com/life/programming/Good_Company/article/234685/267/Sister-Helen-Prejean-Dead-Man-Walking-3812. Erin and I attended the play on Sunday - the drama department captivated the spirit of all the characters. From beginning to end the audience was emotionally invested in each scene. Many of the audience (myself included) were in tears during the execution scene.
I encourage you to read Dead Man Walking along with the Death of Innocence and to see the movie. All are something we can read and view many times.
Beth
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