March 20, 2004
A Monastery asks for Help
The Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, Georgia holds a special place in my heart: it's where my conversion experience started. Some of the bloggers associated with this site (including me) worked at the Monastery for several years a while back. It is a very unique place. Unfortunately, the Monastery is facing high medical bills and reduced revenues due to its aging population. This article on the Monastery's 60th anniversary is somewhat depressing, but perhaps it will bring in additional donations.
If you're ever in Atlanta, I recommend taking some time to stop by the Monastery - it's a wonderfully quiet, meditative place and only about 40 minutes from the airport. When I was there they had several monks who did a wonderful job creating beautiful stained glass windows (the one in the church alone is worth the trip). They also have a large Catholic store. And if you have any extra money, it sounds like the monks could use it. And I would ask that everyone pray for them.
(thanks to Amy Welborn for pointing this out.)
God bless,
Jay
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