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| Nightfall, Fall 2025 Pecos Benedictine Monastery |
I'm pondering the gift of nightfall.
Maybe the day is or isn't over, but the evening light is gone and moment by moment, more stars become visible.
It grows quiet except for the night noises. The hum of a fan, the sound of a glass being set on the counter. The slap of the lid on the trashcan, water running in the sink, quiet steps to retrieve books or headphones. The dog sniffing for one last treat. It takes a little while for the house to come to rest, but it does. That's true for us too.
Nightfall is the invitation to settle in and dream.
