"For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples."
Isaiah 56:7
Happy New Year to all my blogger friends.
I'm not quite settled, but I am moved into my new home. The picture above is our small monastery. As I mentioned in a previous post, this is a house of ministry, thus, the monastery is smaller and so is the community. At present, there are only four in the community, but we hope to have a new arrival later this summer after three of our men are ordained to the priesthood.
In this house we do retreat work. We have about 40 acres which holds, besides the monastery, a retreat center, a convent for the Sisters who run our kitchen and dining room, our Provincial Superior's residence and about 25 acres or orange and avocado groves. As Prior and Retreat Director I am responsible for the community and the whole property. I hope to be back to blogging regularly. So, I will show you bits and pieces as time goes by.
12 comments:
Happy New Year to you, too :)
It looks beautiful, I'm looking forward to exploring the house and grounds with you.
We're so glad you are back, FA. We all missed you.
Glad to see where it is you call home now. Good luck in your many new responsibilities. Hope there will be time left for blogging.
To paraphrase your Isaiah quotation:
Your blog shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.
Great place... may you know His blessings :)
It is beautiful and sounds like a wonderful place for retreats! (And it looks so warm and inviting right now!)
Happy New Year and Congratulations on such a lovely new home! The groves sound inviting.
My mother-in-law used to go on retreat once every year; I'm thinking now how I would love to do the same.
All my best wishes and prayers are with you as you're settling in!
Hi FA!! What a lovely looking place. Sounds like you are getting everything in order. I can't wait to see pictures from your new area.
Many blessings to you and Happy New Year!!
Welcome to your new home! I like the (what I think is) the '20s look of the house.
FA - congratulations on your new position. It sounds like a lot of work and responsibility which without a doubt you'll be wonderful at.
Oh it is so good to have you back! I am trying to picture what you have described, but all I can do is hope you like it and find it "easy" to do Lord's work. Have missed your teachings!
Thanks to everyone for the great comments. I'm glad to be back too. I should be back to visiting your blogs, as well, within the next few days. I miss it!
Tash guessed that the house was built in the 1920's. Actually, it was built in 1903 and is protected as an historical landmark.
So much land — perfect for a retreat center. The house and the views from it look beautiful.
Looking forward to the time when you can post again. Good luck with your new responsibilities.
A beautiful place. Hope your transition goes smoothly.
I'm so glad you're back in SoCal!
LL
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