THIS WAS FASCINATING! I had never heard of the Mirabal sisters or of Ramon Trujillo...need to brush up on my Latin America history. Their courage and conviction--simply inspirational. I have an appetite to find out more about them as they faced down certain destruction, but STILL had the will to do it (while I struggle with speaking up on issues that need to be challenged). Joshua 1:9, indeed.
You mention Patria's faith, but is there any indication that the other sisters were particularly motivated by faith commitments...or was it more political for them?
Great question! Patria's religious motivations and her commitment to the Catholic faith is well-documented. The other two sisters less so.
Minerva, the most politically active of the sisters, is typically portrayed as driven more by intellectual and ideological convictions than explicitly religious ones though her religious upbringing cannot be discounted as a major contributor to her sense of justice and willingness to sacrifice for others.
María Teresa, the youngest sister, left behind personal diaries that give insight into her motivations. The writings reveal a mix of admiration for her sisters, youthful idealism, and personal growth into a committed activist.
Wow. A story that needs to be widely known. "Learn from others". 🙏🏻
THIS WAS FASCINATING! I had never heard of the Mirabal sisters or of Ramon Trujillo...need to brush up on my Latin America history. Their courage and conviction--simply inspirational. I have an appetite to find out more about them as they faced down certain destruction, but STILL had the will to do it (while I struggle with speaking up on issues that need to be challenged). Joshua 1:9, indeed.
Once again, you've introduced me to a story I haven't heard before.
What a wonderful, inspiring story. How I wish I had known this earlier. A crucial landmark in history described with tenderness. Muchos gracias!
Thank you for bringing this to the light of day... America was headed this way until our last election!
You mention Patria's faith, but is there any indication that the other sisters were particularly motivated by faith commitments...or was it more political for them?
Great question! Patria's religious motivations and her commitment to the Catholic faith is well-documented. The other two sisters less so.
Minerva, the most politically active of the sisters, is typically portrayed as driven more by intellectual and ideological convictions than explicitly religious ones though her religious upbringing cannot be discounted as a major contributor to her sense of justice and willingness to sacrifice for others.
María Teresa, the youngest sister, left behind personal diaries that give insight into her motivations. The writings reveal a mix of admiration for her sisters, youthful idealism, and personal growth into a committed activist.