O.Cist. Visitor

Wrapping spring rolls

Sr. Tran

For the past 2 weeks we had a visitor from the Cistercian Common Observance, a cousin so to speak, of our OCSO branch.  Sr. Tran from Vietnam is studying theology at the Divine Word Seminary in Epworth , Iowa.  She is on summer break and wanted  to have a few weeks in a monastery as she is missing monastic life.  We were delighted to have her.  Sr. Tran prepared a traditional Vietnamese celebration meal for us for the Feast of St. Benedict.  It was delicious!  She promises to return for Thanksgiving break and Christmas.

Spring Rolls

Fresh Ingredients

Sauce for Spring Rolls

Chicken Dish

Pork Noodle Soup

Sr. Tran with Sr. Grace