We continue to enjoy very pleasant weather these days, with an abundance of cosmos blooming in our greenhouse. Today’s photo bears witness to the beauty of these Autumn flowers.
At present our early morning temperatures are in the low 40s, with afternoons hovering at around 70 degrees. No one is complaining, but of course moisture is welcome any time of the year. Still no hard frost in the mornings.
Our flock of a dozen Navajo-Churro sheep are now being sheared by Brother David and volunteers. The wool will eventually be processed at a mill, prepared for weaving and sale in the Giftshop.
Abundant produce continues to come from our greenhouse almost every day and enhances our home-cooked meals by our four main monk-cooks. A fifth monk-cook is away at studies, but when home he also takes his turn at cooking for us.
Brother David has built and continues to improve an organ for our monastery church. His creative interludes at the organ enhance our Masses and Divine Office and are much appreciated by monks, guests and visitors alike.
We extend to all our greetings and prayers.
Abbot Christian and the monks
