The garden of the soul

John Vianney was dedicated to helping people understand and live the Catholic faith. On the street, in the confessional, and in his writings, John offered wisdom and counsel to encourage people. He wrote many small catechetical teachings collected within his “Little Catechism.” In one, John writes, “The Holy Spirit is like a gardener cultivating our souls.” The soul as a garden is a beautiful image to meditate on. What does your garden look like? How are you growing in your relationship with God? With John, let us pray his words: “O God, send me Your Spirit to teach me what I am and what You are.” MEMORIAL OF JOHN VIANNEY, PRIEST