This reflection originally appeared in the June 2022 Stone Catchers Newsletter. I am re-running the reflection with a few added photos
Michele
Reflection (June 2022)
Last spring Stone Catchers sponored a viewing of the documentary film Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence." The film was produced by Presbyterian Disaster Assitance and is an excellent way to begin discussions around reasonable gun control. We gathered for a discussion after the viewing to discuss our thoughts and hopes.
But despite our efforts and the efforts of many others .............
Gun violence continues to plague our country. In the past weeks we have witnessed mass shootings in New York, California, and Texas, and just last night Tulsa. There are more that don't even make the news because it is all too common.
While reading our June book In My Grandmother's House, author Yolanda Pierce discusses the spirtual Where You There in her chapter Being Present. Specifically she talks about the phrase "Oh, Sometimes it causes me to Tremble! Tremble! Tremble," and she poses the question of whether we have lost our ability to tremble - to be depply affected - in the face of injustice and tragedy. It is overwhelming these days.
I hope in the midst of the tragedy we will continue to tremble and then find our way to take action to bring about peace. This Friday June 3 and the entire weekend is recognized each year as Gun Violence Awareness Day. I hope that you will consider what you can do to say Enough!
Michele
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