Last night I attended Compline with the monks, their last act of the day before they go to bed at 8:00 PM–to get up at 3:00 AM for their first prayers together in the new day.
Those of us on retreat started our day with breakfast at 7:00 AM and then morning prayer and our first conference at 9:00 AM. Many interesting questions and observations come up with each talk.
At 11:15 AM we had our final liturgy together, with Bishop Price presiding. Then it was time for lunch and departure.
The building on the left is the retreat center where we had our retreat. Visitors do not go into the monastery on the right, behind the wall. The graves are of some persons and families connected with the abbey over the last 150+ years.
