Again lots of long rolling hills - a slight breeze at my back.
Riding down hwy 287 just past the Richland Chambers Reservoir I see a sign for Thien Tam, Benedictine Monestery, which is Vietnamese for "Heavenly Heart". This is where I am tonight.
This monestery is only 3 years old and on 300 acres. The Monks with the help of the local community and Knights of Columbus are building a beautiful facility for the Glory of God.
This is Brother Dominic, who has guest master duty. He is in front of a new Chapel that houses over a 100 relics of Catholic Saints.
The alter and pews were made in Viet Nam and the Relics with the Saints story are on the walls around the chapel. They hold an 11AM Sunday Mass in English.
The Monestary grounds are beautiful, They have a large building to hold very large retreats and functions. as well as picnic, play areas for guests.
I meet Mike who was helping out with laying out a peach and pear orchard they are planting starting with 100 trees this year.
I hope to return here some time and see the growth of this Holy Place.
The guest house living room - beautiful and restfull. Thank You Lord, again.
Everyday is special surprise and gift from God on this journey.
This is a big change from the tent the last few nights and I can update the Blogg.
and as I am finishing up this entry a huge rain storm is passing overhead. Just to remind me what a gift tonight is.
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