The Hidden Garden

We all have a longing to find a secret garden and to cultivate it in our lives.  Jane G. Meyer has written a lovely parable telling us that the secret garden that we long to cultivate is our heart.  She tells the story of an old man who neglected this garden for many years, until he was drawn by Christ to slowly start to take care of each plant in his garden. He reminds a young boy that this garden is already in his heart, and tells him to remember to cultivate it every day, and shows him the keys to do so.

This story is incredibly gorgeous, it offers small steps that children (and us adults too) can remember to put in place every day to draw closer to God.  Jane reminds us that we are not alone in this journey and God is calling us every day.

Beautifully illustrated by Masha Lobastov, this is a lovely book that reminds us of a simple truth. I highly recommend it for those children in your life and know that I have Godchlidren who will be receiving copies for Pascha.

Thank you, Jane and Masha for a lovely book.   

(Note to the Feds: Conciliar Press sent me a copy of this book to review)