Women and Spirit

Yesterday, I was priviliged to be a part of the opening reception for a wonderful new exhibit held on Ellis Island, NY. It is entitled "Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America" This exhibit reveals the mystery behind a small group of innovative American women who helped to shape the nation's social and cultural landscape. In it, one discovers the quiet courage of these women during many dramatic moments in U.S. history, including the Civil War, the Gold Rush, the San Francisco Earthquake, the Civil Rights movement, Hurricane Katrina and beyond.

As I journeyed on the Ferry toward Ellis Island, three military helicopters flew in formation toward midtown Manhattan. It reminded me of the many leaders who would be at the U.N. that day to discuss the many crisis' that face our world today. I thought how these powerful men and women could learn from these sisters who were seemingly powerless and yet relying on the one power, the power of their faith in God, made a lasting impact on generations of Americans through the work they did and continue to do today. Women and Spirit is not just a dry historical timeline of the work of sisters past and present, but rather an awe inspiring experience that will touch your heart as it enlightens your mind.

To tell you everything would go beyond the limits of this post so I invite you to take the journey to Ellis Island, sometime between now and January 22nd and "Discover A World Few Have Seen, But Millions Have Shared." To learn more visit their wonderful website: www.womenandspirit.org and share the info with your family and friends. I will be going back to see the exhibit again. Hope to see you there.