This work recapitulates the Thoreau experiment in the modern urban context minus Thoreau's alienation. Walden pond is presently a preface to a slew. The use of Catholic brings in the universal to the particular in the urban setting. The author, Patrick ODougherty, grew up near Lake Harriet and the rose gardens. This is a new place setting for this experiment. The purpose of the book is to help resolve alienation issues in a garden context like the rose gardens. The proof set forth in the story narrative is Godel's proof. There are things truth tab at cannot be proved to be truth.