On the memorial of the artist Blessed Fra Angelico (Br. John of Fiesole) O.P., it was our great joy to welcome Khuyen to our community as a postulant! The postulancy is the first stage of formation after entering the monastery. It lasts one year, and is a time of adaptation to Dominican monastic life. During this time, the young woman usually takes classes on the Bible, the Constitutions of the Dominican nuns, and on the history of monastic life. At the same time, she becomes integrated into the regular life of work and prayer in community. We thank God for the gift of Khuyen’s presence among us, and wish her every joy in the Lord!