From the Chief Executive
of the Church Army
Sir, - The whole nation has
felt the impact of the words and actions of Sister Maureen Greaves
CA. A combination of the barbaric violence inflicted on Alan
Greaves, the fact that he was a good man, and the fact it was
Christmas Eve, all shocked the nation.
This made Maureen's words of
grace, hope, and forgiveness even more inspiring and moving. I
spent the final week of the trial with Maureen, and I was deeply
moved by her dignity and integrity.I know that herprayer is that
God will be glorified through the terrible events of last
Christmas.
As I stood with her outside
Sheffield Crown Court, and saw the impact of her words on the press
corps gathered, and as I read my Twitter feed, I see Maureen's
prayer being granted. People ask me where Maureen gets the strength
to forgive, the grace to pray for those who killed her beloved
Alan. I think that walking close to Jesus for 50 years means you
become more like him. Maureen has found strength to forgive out of
her faith.
I was saddened that you
didn't mention (News, 26 July)
that she is a commissioned Church Army evangelist. Her call to
share Christ in word and action has been seen, above all, in recent
weeks.
MARK RUSSELL
Wilson Carlile Centre
50 Cavendish Street
Sheffield S3 7RZ
We had previously referred to Sister Maureen's Church Army
ministry, most recently online (19 July).
Editor
