Steel Magnolias (1989)
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- Themes
- Faith and Understanding, Death &
Grief
- M'Lynn (Sally Fields) is burying her
daughter Shelby who dies at the age of 27 years old and leaves a
young child. M'Lynn, surrounded by her friends at the cemetery is
enduring the crush of grief. Her friend Annelle (Daryl Hannah) tries
to comfort her with the words, "Shelby is with her King
now." M'Lynn's anger explodes as she shouts, "I understand
that in my head, but would somebody please explain it to my
heart!" Ministry is more than having theologically correct
answers to our questions. We often need healing for our broken
hearts more than we need answers for a questioning mind. (submitted
by John Jewell, University of Dubuque Theological School)
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