04.07.2025 | Monday in Lent

Nothing could possibly bring a smile to this old gardener's face more than the rays of sunshine shining down on the Carondelet Garden on this Monday morning.  After the rain and gloom of the past few days the sunshine is more than welcome.  A big old dose of grace for this second week of April.  The sunshine should stick around with a few afternoon clouds.  There is a freeze watch out for tonight beginning at midnight.  I think this urban garden is in good shape but some of our suburban friends may need to protect sensitive plantings this evening.

The Spring lettuce is coming on in full force in the cold frame.  We have garlic and sweet onions in the raised beds already.  Spring is certainly springing here in the Carondelet Garden.  I need this bit of hope in these troubled times.  The fact is we become what we think about.  What we seed in our souls grows in us, forms us, become what drives us from moment to moment.  Do we seed doubt and fear?  Do we seed grace and hope?  Faith? Love?  I am trying for love!  If I put into prayer love for my enemies, if I pray to a loving Creator to make me loving, too!

The truth is that I have to pray for the strength to do what I am meant to do.  I must ask for the courage to meet the challenges of this time.  Ask for the courage to meet the challenges of this life.  Beg for the endurance it will take to go on, even if nothing changes.  I am praying for the humility to find my wholeness in my littleness.  I am weak, but thou art strong.  

Tomorrow is election day in our beautiful City of Saint Louis.  Change is in the air, and we are hopeful for the outcome that brings a positive energy to our city and the progress we so desperately need.  Dr. B and I have already voted.  We hope you can take the time to vote as well.  It's a privilege and right that we need to exercise however we lean on the political spectrum.  I may not agree with you or you with me, but I do respect your right to believe and will fight to protect your rights.  

A new week.  The sun is shining, and the temperatures are going to get a bit warmer and more Spring-like as the week goes on.  Be good to yourself and be kind as well.  We need all of the goodness and kindness we can muster right now.  That's all the news from here in the Carondelet Garden.