The 26th was the 50th anniversary of the death of Reverend Father Damasus. Among other planned activities that day the brothers gathered in prayer in our monastic cemetery as his grave and the graves of our other departed brethren were blessed.
The lambs were weaned on the 28th. Weaning is stressful for both ewes
and lambs, resulting in separation anxiety which is fortunately short lived.
The first night away from mom is a noisy one for anyone within earshot
as the two call to each other throughout the night. By the second night
all seems to be forgotten as the lambs become accustomed to foraging for
themselves.