First came the raccoon. He quickly ran away perhaps when he heard the bear coming. Now the bear did not go in search of apples on the tree, but rather decided to lay down and take a snooze! He woke up a little later, wandered back over the fence. Then the raccoon seeing that the coast was clear, decided to retrieve his midnight snack. He grabbed the apple and left a little after the bear. Nightlife at the monastery is always exciting.
Third Sunday of Advent —Gaudete Sunday We have come to Gaudete ( Rejoice ) Sunday, and the prophets Isaiah and Zephaniah in their writings call the Anawim, ( a people
Monastery Lentils A popular Guest House recipe that is vegan, easy to make and packed with flavor. Recipe calls for dry herbs – but use fresh for extra flavor. Serve
A lot goes on in the world, but little changes in a monastery. The life is regular and is set by defined intervals of prayer, work, and study. We are
