My two week retreat to Taize for this year has been and gone - it flew by.  I know I say this every year, but this year, I really could have done with more time out there, as I am in a discernment process and was just getting myself to a good place when it became time to leave.

I need time to digest what happened out there, so a full update will be given soon.

On another note, Fr Ben took a decline in health just before I went out - but it seems that out prayers are working as he is as stable as he can be right now.  Frere Alois was informed of his situation, and sent him a personal note back with the EA pilgrims - we were all incredibly touched by his gesture of kindness.

Its been a busy week....getting the last bits of work done, entertaining a guest, going to morning Mass which I dont normally hve the opportunity to do (and as per usual, when I go, being asked to serve when there), cooking for my guest, baby sitting, doing some chapter amendments, going shopping, and trying to get my mind ready as soon I will be going on retreat, with so so so many situations and people to pray for.  So, this retreat should be a good time to really sort out my time with God and put that back on track a bit.  Here's hoping anyway.

News about Fr Ben has not been the most positive in the last few days, so if you could keep him in prayer that would be very kind of you.  May God give him strength, and keep his mood positive and his amazing humour strong.