searching for the connection she might intend. The evening light filtered through the trees lining the road, and the familiar path home continued under the tires. He remained silent, treating the mention as something that called for reflection rather than an immediate reply.
When she repeated, “Father, remember Psalm 129?” he became even more convinced the reference carried a deep meaning he ought to reflect on, so he continued driving carefully and silently, treating her words as something weighty that he needed to ponder. The second statement reinforced the first.
He considered the possibility that she had encountered a particular difficulty during the day and sought to remind him of a verse that addressed endurance or fidelity. He thought of the many times Scripture had offered guidance in moments of uncertainty, and he resolved to hold the reference carefully until he could examine it properly. The remainder of the journey passed with only the soft sounds of the car and the occasional shift of the nun’s bag on the seat between them.
