Presentation of the Lord & Domini Canis
02/February/2008 Filed in:
JottingsThis is the fortieth day since Christmas and the last of the Christmas cycle of feasts. Today's podcast says something about its significance. Meanwhile, celebrations in the monastery will have a Christmassy flavour (literally, as we eat the last of the Christmas puddings or mince pies on this day). We shall also be marking the arrival of Duncan, to begin a month's "postulancy" or trial of his vocation to be a monastic dog. He is a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, five years old, and at present a little overwhelmed by everything. We are erecting one or two "basset barriers" in key places. If anyone knows where we could get a couple of second-hand child-proof gates for the stairs, please let us know.