Nieves de la Rosa House along the Border

Last year, Marilyn Bever and I reflected what to call the house in the Bisbee/Naco area which is located about two miles from a wall made of human hands and as we thought of the life of Nieves, a Sister of St. Agnes who spent her fifty- two years promoting justice wherever she was, we decided how appropriate it was to call the home Nieves de la Rosa. For me she mirrored who the Mission of Jesus is about. As we approach the anniversary (November 7, 2000) of her moving beyond walls, we remember the gift she brought to all of us. We strive to keep moving with the people whose faith life and human dignity are threatened. And are reminded of our commitment of transformation of the world, the Church, and ourselves through promoting: * systemic change for the quality of life * justice for the economically poor * furtherance of the role of women in Church and society * mutuality, inclusivity and collaboration. May we continue as people to move in the spirit of Nieves and many more who show us the Mission of Jesus by modeling a way of compassion and love.