Memoirs of Lament
Walking with the authors of what I have termed “memoirs of lament,” sensitizes me to their suffering and the suffering of others.
Julia Upton, RSM
May 15, 2026
Walking with the authors of what I have termed “memoirs of lament,” sensitizes me to their suffering and the suffering of others.
It is not my intention to eulogize Eloise; rather, I propose to give you some insight into this vibrant, committed, passionate Sister of Mercy.
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