JOURNAL ARTICLE

My Sister Glued Jesus.

  • Published In: Stinging Fly, 2025, v. 2, n. 52. P. 56 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bohan, Róisín Leggett 3 of 3

Abstract

The main focus of the text is a personal reflection on the act of repairing a statue of Jesus by the speaker's sister, who is a nun. The narrative explores themes of family, faith, and the emotional toll of a mother's illness, as the sister attempts to restore the statue after it falls. The act of gluing Jesus back together serves as a metaphor for coping with loss and the complexities of familial relationships. The imagery highlights both the physical and emotional challenges faced during this process, culminating in a poignant gesture of sharing glue with her siblings. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Stinging Fly. 2025/06, Vol. 2, Issue 52, p56
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:13935690
  • Accession Number:188385569
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