Yes, I am back in California and slowly returning to life. Today was a bit of a lazy day, having gotten in so late last night. I am still on vacation, taking care of some domestic duties.
The highlights of the retreat: the incredible hospitality of the sisters, the sleep, the reading (Cassian, Evagrius and Casey), the meals (ever so Italian), the beauty of the place, and last, but not least, the opportunity to chant the liturgy each day from the Graduale Romanum and the Editio typica. (Thanks, Don Marco).
It's good to hear you had an enjoyable retreat.
That's a great picture of your dog. As much as I dislike most dogs, while I was in Newark I really didn't mind the company of your dog. God bless.
Well, Happy Birthday, Father - even if it's a few days late. I definitely have to move your blog further up my "blog list," which has become far too long for me to bounce through and still get anything done in the course of the day/evening.
May I please have a printed copy of this picture?
There is one in your box