Roses in December

Having viewed the documentary of Roses in December, I admire S. Ita Ford, S. Maura Clarke, S. Dorothy Kazel and Jean Donovan’s courageous actions as they helped the people in war torn El Salvador. These women are kept in the Catholic community’s thoughts and prayer, for they did not deserve to die. It is important to know of peoples’ devotion to work, especially when they are killed because of it. Watching Jean Donavan’s family, friends, and fiancé in the video was very upsetting because they asked her, pleaded with her not to return to El Salvador, that she would most likely be killed for her societal services. But to no avail, she would not comply with them. The documentary showed how many people loved her and how distraught they were when she was taken from them. She had a feeling she’d probably be killed with her return to El Salvador, but helping the orphans and people in the damaged country was her calling and desired fulfillment in her short life. I think the writer thought Jean Donovan, along with the other sisters, should be remembered because this tragic event is a model of devotion and commitment to something of which one feels strongly.