Virginia nuns respond to tragedy with forgiveness

“We are also confident that responses of mercy and forgiveness, though not usually easy, are not optional for Christians” – Benedictine sisters in Virginia

The Washington Post has a series of articles detailing how nuns of the Benedictine order are responding to the horrible drunk driving accident that took the life of one and critically injured two other sisters in their order.  The accident happened while the three sisters were driving to attend a 5-day religious retreat focusing on forgiveness and reconciliation at a Benedictine monastery.

While many in the news are focusing on the drunk driver’s immigration status, the sisters are focusing on forgiveness and a path through grief and mourning to a restored sense of community.

Read about the story here, here and here.