Assumption Abbey

My Dear Friends,   I had no idea what weather to expect as we began our pilgrimage south toward Assumption Abbey. This week already we had summer temperatures in the 80’s and winter plunges into freezing, accompanied by weeks of draught followed by two days of rain. But, to my delight, everything was adorned with shades of green. The pastures, especially, were vivid. Leaving Ava, as we began climbing into the Ozarks, a feast awaited. While an occasional Red Bud dotted the lan