THE MEDITATION GARDEN

The Catholic Community at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, located in Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, and the Tyler Diocese of East Texas, celebrated the completion of its Meditation Garden located behind the Church Hall. Bishop Joseph Strickland of the Tyler Diocese officially blessed and dedicated the Meditation Garden.

The Meditation Garden was made possible by financial contributions from Church members, and endless hours of volunteerism by members of the Knights of Columbus Holy Spirit Council #15174 in designing and constructing the Garden saving many thousands of dollars in completing the project.

The Meditation Garden consists of the Stations of the Cross, three flower gardens, and a unique Cross at the Garden’s entrance. A number of benches are in the Garden for individuals to enjoy quiet moments of personal Meditation on their own. The Stations of the Cross are positioned in the Garden to allow the Stations to be said at any time, especially during the Lenten Season. Daily Mass can also be said on selected occasions at the Garden’s entrance at the front of the Cross.

The Meditation Garden is very special. It reflects the resolve of the members of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and the dedication of the Knights of Columbus to strengthen our Christian faith. The Meditation Garden represents a public display of our Catholic Faith, along with the strength of the Christian families in our communities.