Upon release from the holding area and being cited, we line-crossers were welcomed back. When I saw who was greeting me with open arms, I wept and apologized. The welcome I received was from an elderly Japanese man who was a nuclear survivor from Hiroshima. I recognized him because he had given a presentation earlier in the day. The peace bell was still ringing and the Shoshone flag was still flying.
Hope springs eternal within the human heart.
Maureen O'Brien, BVM is pastoral associate at the Church of the Visitation, San Francisco. Return to table of contents.