Silence was due to my preoccupation with the courtyard garden and my addiction to my phone. Sad.
In June, after I returned from Cape May on the third, I did a lot of planting: Bee Balm, Phlox,Blue Lobelias, White Lantanas, a line of colorful snapdragons and 2 petunias in the center circle. I also suffered with the heat and humidity that all here are enduring.
I watered the garden when the grounds guys weren't .
I had my own silent 8 day retreat here June11-19, with twelve or so other sisters. The retreat master was an 80 something Vincentian priest who is a legend in the community for his leadership and service both here and in China and Taiwan, and his theological writings. Many of the sisters loved his homilies, but I thought they were way too long.
Finally the retreat was over, and I continued sweating it out in the garden.
I was also watching Season 4 of "The Chosen" which was finally released to tv. It was just as moving as the previous 3 seasons. Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus, is truly wonderful. He has become even more invested in his relationship with Jesus and prayer, and it shows in his work.
June was also occupied with the unpleasant tasks of visits to the dermatologist, the dentist, and the podiatrist.
June 27 , there was a Presidential Debate on TV. Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. It was a catastrophe for Joe Biden. He is 81 years old and is really a shadow of his former self, especially regarding his ability to think on his feet. Trump jumped all over him. Everyone I know ( at least those who are not Trumpers) were devastated and depressed. A few days later, President Biden announced his withdrawal from being the Democratic presidential candidate. A few days after that, he endorsed his vice-president, Kamala Harris, to take his place a the Democratic candidate for the presidency.
I welcomed this news, as did everyone but Trump! Then Kamala named Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota to be her running mate. I think he is an excellent choice.
So, as the weeks have gone on, and July arrived, she is rising in the polls. I pray for her every day!
Mary vVincent and I drove out to Evansville for the July 19-24 retreat.
More later. I HOPE I get the energy to return!
