...you who plant with the word,
water with the Spirit,
and give your increase with your power
Prayer of the 12th Century Cisterian
Guerric of Igny
"...of Soil" - Planted by loving hands in the Creator's fertile soil, watered daily by our gardeners care, the garden gr
ows. Wheat, 
already ripening on the stalk; grape vines, with spreading vines and swelling fruit; corn, rising to new heights as the giants of the garden they will become; and tomatoes, squash, peppers, lettuce, onions and more. Creative forces unleashed giving increase by the Creator's power."...of Soul" - Planted by that "in-the-beginning"-Word that "became flesh," and watered by God's Spirit, the
divine image in our youth group blossomed as, sent to serve, they encountered hope and love and transformation in the residents of Hope Place in Seattle, people given increase by divine power. And that increase and that power, given from above, touched the hearts of our youth too! Jerusalem Cross gardening of soul happened as acts of compassion were engaged.Sunday Readings - Readings for Sunday, August 8 and some good explanations (exegesis) can be found here. The Lectionary Groups will discuss the Hebrews text.
