AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!

Krrobi

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Kim Sisto Robinson

Saturday, October, 11, 2008

~this is a stunning scene from one of my favorite movies, "Lilies of the Valley." Sidney Portier

has helped built a church for some very strict German Catholic nuns, whom have fallen in love with him.

As he departs the compound, they sing AMEN together. It is a gorgeous moment, and I have held the

words and beauty inside all of these years. Notice the look of deep anticipation and sadness as the Mother Superior recognizes that Poiter is finally leaving them after months of constructing their church. I highly recommend this gem of a film....because the premise is about so much more than building a chapel, it’s about building relationships.

I hope you enjoy this prayer as much as I did and do! It fills me with joy! AMEN!

Lilies of the Field - Amen

Sidney Poitier (Best Actor, 'Lilies of the Field') with the presenter of his award, Anne Bancroft during the 36th Annual Academy Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. - April,13 1964 Eye on the Oscars:

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getaclewis

Amen!

Posted Sat, 10/11/2008 - 15:30

OK, I've added this to my Netflix queue (even though now I've seen the end)! Looks wonderful... and I loooove old b/w movies... "Trust Life's unfolding..."

Jodene

well now that I know the

Posted Sat, 10/11/2008 - 21:27

well now that I know the ending, I don't have to watch it. Just kidding! That was a great clip and I got a little sad seeing the sister who realized he was leaving... now I have to watch the rest of it!

sarahthequeen05