On occasion, the volunteer fire department of the Tri-C area (near our Clyde, Mo., monastery) visits and performs a walk-through of our buildings to get reacquainted with the layouts of each floor plan. They did this for us on Sunday.

Here they join Clyde Prioress Sister Sean (far right) at the new fire suppression system control panel in the recently renovated main house.

A young volunteer joined the group but was more interested in playing with his electronic toy.  Soon he had an audience, including our Sister Denise.

We are very grateful to all the area first responders (some of who are our own employees). We pray for their safety and that God watches over them during any emergency.