A thunderstorm Aug. 13 dumped over three inches of rain around the abbey. One of the casualties was an elm tree close to the water-soaked garden.

Saskatoon berries were plentiful at a neighbour’s patch and monks received an invitation to pick some. We look forward to pies in the future!

Truc Nguyen, Br. Denys, Fr. Lawrence and Br. Anthony drove to Edmonton July 25 to take part in the Mass with Pope Francis.

The abbots and delegates of the American-Cassinese Congregation gathered at Atchison, Kansas for the June 19-24 General Chapter this summer. Abbot Peter and Br. Benedict attended the meeting. Atchison is the birthplace of Amelia Earhart, the famous woman pilot.