The now annual Pluscarden "Monastic Experience Weekend" took place during the first weekend of August. This year we had fewer applications than we have had in the past. And as always, the list of potential weekenders gradually dwindled, as apologies and late cancellations came in, so that in the end we had only two participants. But the programme went ahead with these two fine young men nevertheless, and we felt it had achieved its aims, and given glory to God.