Welcome Caitlyn!

Caitlyn entered as a postulant on All Saints' Day.  She received a white hooded garment for choral prayer, which reminds her, and all of us, that we are not alone as we come together to sing God's praises seven times a day.  As St Benedict says in chapter 19 of his Rule:

"We believe that the divine presence is everywhere and that "the eyes of the Lord
are looking on the good and the evil in every place" (Prov. 15:3). But we should believe this especially without any doubt when we are assisting at the Work of God. To that end let us be mindful always of the Prophet's words, "Serve the Lord in fear" (Ps. 2:11) and again "Sing praises wisely" (Ps. 46[47]:8) and "In the sight of the Angels I will sing praise to You" (Ps. 13[14]7:1). Let us therefore consider how we ought to conduct ourselves in sight of the Godhead and of His Angels, and let us take part in the psalmody in such a way that our mind may be in harmony with our voice."

May all the saints and angels encourage Caitlyn on her way!