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From the Cave
Our Quarterly Newsletter: Spring/Summer - 2024
Spring is just finishing up and Summer is beginning here in force. When Spring finally arrived, there were some doubts due to the temperatures we had. It was in the 40’s and cold. The azalais however were blossoming and beautiful. The trees in the woods behind us leafed out early. May was wet. We had some eight and half inches of rain. June followed up with high temperatures. Now, today, we are experiencing more heat.
The garden was a slow process this year because of the rain. We have a small crop of tomatoes, peppers and squash along with a selection of herbs. We were late getting the plants in because of the rain but all are doing well now.
As usual, life continues on here at the Hermitage. Our routine of Morning and Evening Prayer each day with Mass on Sundays, Wednesdays and major Holy Days gives each week a sense of continuity.
The world situation seems to get worse each day. I am so often reminded these days of the letter from Saint Cyprian to his friend Donatus where he compares the peace of his garden to the chaos in the world. In this letter his remarks how Christians have overcome the world and that he is one of them.
We need to remind ourselves that even though the world has gone to Hell in a handbasket, morally, economically and politically, God is still in control, and it is in only God where we can truly overcome the world and find peace, the peace of Eternity.
I hope this letter finds you well and in a good place in your life.
We pray each day for peace.
+Peter COS
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