Final gleaning in the garden produced a whopping 15 pounds with egg plant and peppers making up the majority of the veggies. Still have the greens that will overwinter and provide the first picking of the new year. Two personnel needs come to mind as the year draws to a close: We need someone who would like to be mentored with the goal to become the Stewardship Garden's “bee keeper”. The second is someone who knows their way around Facebook and can help the garden achieve its social media objectives. Give us a shout at: gr617@aol.com or call the parish office and we will return your call if you are interested in learning more about either of these tasks, being a Stewardship Garden network member or volunteering next growing season. You will be notified when planning meetings take place. We ask our Lord's blessing on Dan D, Rich S, Tom R, Paul and Kay A, whose donations helped make the garden a success this year. We also ask our Lord bless and keep close those whose dedicated work in our Lord's garden continues to bear good fruit: Karen B, John D, Ray M, Bob M, Rochel M, Sharon P, Don R, Bill S, Glennon S, Rich S and those who have helped in past years. This week we move to Chapter 6, Section III, Ecological Conversion, paras 216-221. Para 216 speaks of the heritage of Christian spirituality which can contribute to the renewal of humanity. The Holy Father speaks of ecological spirituality grounded on the convictions of faith. The teachings of the Gospel have direct consequences for our way of thinking feeling and living. Such spirituality can motivate us to become passionately concerned for the protection of the world but it cannot be sustained by only doctrine. It needs an interior impulse that motivates and gives meaning to our personal and communal activity. Sadly, Christians have not always developed the spiritual treasures of God given to His Church where life of the Spirit is not separated from but lived in communion with all that surrounds us. Recall what we have been taught: Put God first; be Catholic. Reflect the light of our Lord to all those you encounter. We pray that God bless you and prosper all you do in His name.