There ceremony was incredible. You wouldn't think that those quiet monks had it in them to pull off a ceremony of truly majestic proportions, but by golly, they did! If you have not seen the pictures then for crying out loud get over there and look at them. By all means inspect the pics of them back in the chapter room, but do NOT miss the pics at the bottom. Of particular interest is that banner.
For a complete description of the banner you need to talk to Bill. he writes an email called Gethsemani Musings that comes out nearly daily. It's worth it. Drop him a line and get on that list. Bill is a holy man, although he will deny it with a thousand examples, he's a holy man.
I really had nothing to say tonight, except that if you missed Fr. Elias become Abbot Elias then you missed it. Marta, Bill and I were there. Of course, it was Father's day, so we will forgive the rest of you for not coming. Oh, and gas is $4.00 a gallon. Okay, we'll forgive you for that too. Still, it was an uplifting experience that has provided me with a slew of lifetime memories. One is Br. Luke and how magnificent he has become on the organ! Wow!
Okay, good night.
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