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Sunrise to sunrise,
prayerful rhythm of the day.
Will we be awake?
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-Haiku by Antony Hanson at Coming to the Quiet / photo is mine taken on Saltspring Island
The Handless Maiden ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, On Monday, September 28th we begin a 7-week journey with the fairy tale “The Handless Maiden.” You may or may not be familiar with it. There are over a hundred versions of this story which have appeared throughout Europe and other parts
September 20, 2026