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Morning Gathering, Weston, VT

December 23, 2016

Eight years ago, I had the opportunity to photograph the community of monks at the Weston Priory, for a piece that ran in Vermont magazine.

I think of them now, at this time of the Winter Solstice, Christmas and Hanukkah – the return of the Light – and how they represent our better natures.

They would probably tell you that it IS difficult to build community, BUT with effort, prayer and a conscious commitment to support one another as best as we can, something great can happen. And as difficult as those struggles can be – with oneself, with others, and with our Creator – they are well worth our time and attention.

Here the Brothers gather at their morning meeting, which unfolds in prayer, song, readings and discussion of the day’s plans.

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Brothers, Weston, VT

December 16, 2013

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Five of the Brothers at the Weston Priory taking a break from cutting and splitting wood (and filming the effort).

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At the Priory, Weston, VT

December 14, 2013

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Weston Priory IV, Weston, VT

December 9, 2010

           looking toward the Priory, which sits atop a high plateau deep in the central VT mountains

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a pre- dawn prayer service:   dawn and dusk, ” the hinges of the day”, are considered especially opportune times for prayer at the Priory, as well as in other spiritual traditions

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Weston Priory II, Weston, VT

December 4, 2010

                                                   throwing a pot (Brother Augustine)

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Weston Priory I, Weston, VT

December 2, 2010

       Brother John, prior of the Weston community from 1964 to 1998, at work in the Priory woodshop

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