A Nun's Diary

Once a year we each take a private retreat. This is a time of solitude and silence which we greatly appreciate. I just had my retreat. I like taking my retreat in May because it is usually so beautiful and full of life. Sometimes when I am walking around outside I think to myself "I live in paradise". Also I like to get my flower garden cleaned up and planted. We are usually still in the Easter season so the theme of finding Jesus in the garden is very much in my mind. I find it so easy to pray when I am gardening. Nothing frees my mind up as does weeding. It is a week of total silence.