Camino Photo of the Day: Wild Woman in a Wild Land

That shadow you see across the valley is the shadow of the town of Grañón. The sun is barely above the horizon. The sky seems poised to break into storm at any minute, and far below in the shadow of nature and civilization both, Francine roars her defiance and joy. Or, it’s just possible... (more at http://www.thomryng.com/camino/camino-photo-of-the-day-wild-woman-in-a-wild-land/)



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Being Monkish

This past weekend, I visited Mount Angel Abbey for retreat. I’d been once before, for an amazing liturgy conference they gave last year. This year, I went to accompany my new godson as he spent the weekend in a discernment retreat.
Mount Angel Abbey Church
The instant I arrived, I felt... (more at http://www.thomryng.com/amateurmonk/being-monkish/)



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