A Christmas Feast

After waking up to snow, we had a nice lazy morning, an incredible breakfast, some time to just sit and enjoy the tree in Pilgrim Hall, worship (of course) and finally an incredible Christmas Feast.  We had beef and pork roast, and I'm not able to remember all the dishes, but all sorts of fancy vegetables, salads, and of course... desserts!

At the end of the meal, Br. James (the guesthouse manager) brought out Hari, Robyn and Tim, the creators of the meal who all received a standing ovation!



And that brings another visit to the monastery to an end.  Again, it was a warm time of praising God and meeting old friends and making new ones.  I never cease to be amazed at the different people who come to retreat here... my companions on this journey so to speak.  This time I had the pleasure of dining with both an elementary school woodshop teacher, and a seamstress for the Metropolitan Opera. 

It was a Merry Christmas!