The bus rides have been fairly quiet, but I think we’re starting to win the jet lag battle. We visited beautiful Postel Abbey for a tour, mass and lunch today. Fr. Benedict greeted us, and we chatted over tea and coffee. Postel generates income through a 28-room guesthouse, and they make and sell their own cheese and products made from their herb garden. They have 23 members, 16 of whom live here. The others live in parishes or elder care facilities. Like other Norbertine abbeys we’ve visited, their members are elderly, and they struggle with vocations. In the 1950s they had approximately 100 members – some were doing mission work in the Congo. In 1970 they started a priory there with more than 50 members that is now an independent canonry.
The deer are “just for decoration.” 
The tower has 51 bells.
We were later joined by Abbot Frederic, who gave us a tour of the grounds. 
In Latin above the doors: Here the dead are living and the mute speak. This section of the building was added in 1960 and houses the library.
Floreffe abbey founded Postel. 
Postel’s coat of arms. 
These windows depict Norbertine vows. 
The aromatic herb garden. 
The stained glass windows in church depict the life of Norbert. 
Items for sale in the shop. 
Postel used to make beer, but sold that operation.
