A Flurry of Roses
Summer is drawing to a close, but we, Georgia gardeners, have hope of at least one more good show of roses. The summer heat and drought were not kind to my roses. I had a few good blooms after spring, but not many. My hope is that, with good care, we’ll have a glorious close…
The Trinity and the Beach
There’s a famous story of St Augustine, a Catholic bishop who lived in the 300s, and the seashore. The story goes that as St Augustine struggled to understand the mystery of the Trinity, he found himself walking along the beach ruminating. If you have never encountered Christianity, the Trinity is the unity of Three Persons…
Consider the Lilies
The day lily is an exceptional garden flower which renews its glory every day. Beyond merely gracing the garden with its lovely blooms, it testifies of the Goodness of God who cares so generously for his creation.
Drought: A Garden Athirst
June was a month of heat and drought. My plants struggled to survive and I struggled to continue to be invested in my garden.
Another Bug 2
Garden pests aren’t always easy to identify in the field, so it helps to focus on one or two species per season. So, also, in the spiritual life, it’s a helpful practice to focus on one fault or sin per season.
Another Bug
A walk through the garden gives me a chance not only to enjoy the beauty but also to protect it from garden pests. I can’t but help think how this parallels the spiritual practice of an Examen.
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