Evergreen

How marvelous to be “evergreen”
It sounds akin to “ever ready” in the Gospel
To “ever compassionate” as our Heavenly Father
to “ever present” to us as Jesus promised.

So, evergreens, continue to be “everlasting”
symbols of “ever alive” …
of “ever seeking” the Will of God.

By Sister Norma Gettelfinger, O.S.B.

(Benedictine Sister Norma Gettelfinger is a member of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove.) †