Talitha Kum

Part of the Reflections from the Young Sisters Meeting
By Susay Valdez, rc

in the Cenacle
we gathered
from the four corners of the earth
we became one

with the words
talitha kum!
we began our journey
mischievous angels
moving together
steadily

what language,
what words do I speak?
we shared a common fear

talitha kum!

rising above comfort zones
we found ways
of listening
of speaking
communicating
generously translating
what fills our minds and hearts

rising
from a world of individualism
we came
prayed together
discerned together
hoped as one
solidarity
union
oneness

talitha kum!

we are mischievous angels
living one mission
we choose to live life
generously and graciously
committed to a Gospel-filled life
ready for the transformations
and remaining rooted
in God’s goodness