Despite predictions and promises from forecasters, we’ve yet to see snow or rain in the Chama Canyon, but we keep hoping and praying for a reversal of fortune. We have been having gusty winds of late, which acts to dry up the land even more. It is by no means a “dustbowl” situation in these parts, but we’d welcome the arrival of moisture in any form at this time.
On another note, from our monastery kitchen, we’ve returned to baking our “daily bread” once again. One brother now almost daily prepares the loaves and another does the baking in our new convection ovens. The results have been well received by all, monks and guests on retreat alike.
While we long for precipitation, the return of warmer weather has been most welcome. Some pipes that had frozen on our property during the colder than usual January are now thawed or repaired, which is a relief.
Brothers are staying healthy, thanks be to God, with no flu or even colds this winter, for which we are grateful. We continue our daily round of prayer in church and in private, Mass each morning, as well as reading, work and rest. We keep all our families, friends and benefactors in our prayers. We appreciate your prayers as well.
Abbot Christian and the monks
