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.
Pope Francis calls ‘fear’ “one of the most terrible enemies of our Christian faith” (Angelus, June 21, 2020). This Sunday’s gospel (Mt 10:26-33) exhorts the disciples and exhorts us to
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
Cool nights and changing maple leaves herald autumn’s approach. Yet the summer lingers in fond memories of rich encounters with special guests and monastic interns.
