At present, flowers are scarce in our garden, hence, store-bought ones have been our flora-of-choice for arrangements in the church to place at the icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus. The photo below is an example of such.
In the coming weeks we can expect a new blooming of roses in the garden, but we also realize that as summer progresses, there will be fewer flowers available.
Usually July and August is our “rainy season,” but it’s a bit of a misnomer these past several years. Rain is again scarce this summer, so we continue our prayers for moisture.
With our warm greetings and a promise of prayers for our families and friends, for all your needs and intentions,
Abbot Christian and the monks
