Thoughts of the election are not far from these monks minds…
It’s 4:30 a.m.
I was up in time to get to Matins at 4:00 a.m. and will go to Lauds at 6:00 a.m. In between I find myself reflecting on what it’s like to be in residence with a monastic community (on retreat) at a time when there happens to be no other visitors. I’ve come especially for the feasts of All Saints’ and the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed (All Souls). But that’s not the only thing on the minds of the monks. Read more →