11.06.2024 | Ordinary Wednesday

We woke up to partly cloudy skies here in the Carondelet Garden.  The rains have finally moved on and we should see highs in the low 60s this afternoon.  The Fall lettuce enjoyed the moisture yesterday.  We received over 7 inches here as my rain gauge overflowed.  

I am searching for a bit of hope, a bit of faith on this Wednesday after the election.  The results are in.  I'm praying and hoping against all hope.  Yet, I know that whatever the many deaths of the day, resurrection is coming.  We know that because, give it time, it always has before, and it will now as well.  I am holding on to whatever hope and faith I have.  

Today is a day to be kind and gentle with ourselves and others.  There are so many vulnerable people today.  My prayer is that kindness will, ultimately, win.  We must be gentle and kind right now, even when we don't particularly feel very gentle or kind.  We cling to hope, we search for faith, and we do it with as much love as we can.  

One of my favorite sermons came from an Episcopal priest in New Harmony, Indiana.  It seems they would leave their doors unlocked for anyone who needed a space to pray or contemplate.  One night someone stole their poor box and all the money within it.  The pastor and the vestry were, as expected, angry and hurt.  Their first response was, "we lock the doors!"  The pastor told everyone to wait three days.  "Everyone deserves a three-day snit!" After three days, emotions calmed, and clearer thinking returned.  The doors are still open for anyone to pray.  The poor box is a bit more securely fastened to the wall.  We are allowed a three-day snit.  Then it will be time to get back to it.  Work for goodness and kindness.  We will move forward.  

Today I pray. Mostly, because I'm not sure what else to do.  I pray for goodness and kindness to overcome.  For now, the coffee is ready, and I need it today.  That's all the news from here in the Carondelet Garden.