We had lots of needed rain today. I actually enjoyed staying in and listening to the torrential rain fall on our flat rooftops. I took an umbrella and went down to the stations of the cross area that I cleared in the bush. Yesterday I dug some irrigation ditches so the water has a place to run-off. It drained quite well, except for the main conduit. Once there was drain-pipe between the two main trenches, but it has long sealed over. Seepage is impossible. We received over two inches of rain and the bush floor is highly flooded. Unfortunately, mosquitoes are borne out of stagnant water so I have to work quickly to fix the drainage problem.
Last night I attended the Jesuit Gala in Boston. It was an event to raise money for the elder and infirm Jesuits at Campion Center in Weston, Massachusetts. The night's honorees were John Brooks from Holy Cross, Al Kelly from Fairfield, and Don Monan from BC. The three of them were long-serving presidents who transformed the schools in the 1970's and 80's. They brought the schools into contemporary institutions of advanced learning and service. Over 1400 people attended the event that was hosted by Mary Richardson, formerly of WCVB's Chronicle.
Tonight I attended a lecture from Sr. Meg Guider of Boston College's School of Theology and Ministry on the present and future of women relligious. Meg compared the present realities of diminishment with the new lay movements of service. In the long run, Meg inspired religious sisters to be present at significant moments in church life like the World Youth Day so young people can behold their witness value. She is optimistic of the future of religious life as institutes continue their return to their founding charisms and engage in the critical moments of the day.
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