Sister Amy Hamilton, SSJD

ARTICLES

The altar at the Convent of the Sisterhood of St. John theDivine has three panels, each depicting a feminine image ofGod: the pelican, a symbol of sacrifice; the phoenix, a symbol ofresurrection; and the eagle, a symbol of ascension. Photo: Contributed

The Holy Spirit journeys with me

I like to be able to control things, or at least fool myselfinto thinking I can control them. I think that this is why I am not thatcomfortable with the Holy Spirit. It is the part of the Trinity that Itry not to think about. I think that this comes from my fear of whatcould happen if I let the Holy Spirit have a go at my life or thesituation that I am in, because you hear stories of what happens whenyou let go and let the Holy Spirit in.

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