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If you are a fan of the Kansas-based priest/author, you will love this new book! A Book of Wonders is a collection of Hays’s reflections for each and every day of the year.  In a simple, easy to follow format, Hays offers beautiful spiritual insight through short, basic reflections.  This is probably one of the [...]

Abbot Jerome Kodell, from Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas, has released a brand new book of enjoyable stories related from his experiences over the many years he has spent at the monastery.  Consider picking up a copy of Don’t Trust the Abbot: Musings from the Monastery for your own enjoyment!  The short reflections are a great [...]

I’ve been on an inspiration kick lately.  It isn’t that I need inspiration desperately, per se, so much as it is that I really want something valuable in my reading.  For example, this Lent I have been reading a superb book by Mary Lou Kownacki, a Benedictine Nun who has spent much of her last [...]

I first read Margaret Silf when I was looking at the possibility of a vocation as both a spiritual director and retreat coordinator.  Admirable jobs, yes, but unless you live in a monastery, it’s sometimes difficult to find employment opportunities, I discovered. At the time, though, I would read anything I could find on retreats [...]

New books in from St. Anthony Messenger Press! Gina Loehr’s book on women saints has some of the most inspiring tales and individuals at the reader’s fingertips.  Consider picking up a copy of Real Women, Real Saints for a friend or a young woman.  This book is great as a short daily devotional or as [...]

Greetings to you all on this very beautiful Friday the 13th! We have some GREAT luck for you today!  This week, we’ve received so much new merchandise, you’ll be sure to find something of interest or need. For Catechists, we have plenty of coloring books in stock from Pauline Books & Media.  We also have [...]

For those who are fans of the Assumption Abbey fruitcakes, please be aware that we will be receiving our first shippment of the world famous treats this week.  Prices will be updated on our web site and in store as soon as the shipment arrives. If you placed an order with us last December for [...]

One of the most interesting books we’ve received in the last year has been Gentle Keeping by Mauryeen O’Brien, OP.  In this book, readers find a great resource for prayers and services to help people remember loved ones who have departed.  This process works through grief individually or as a family to help people cope [...]

Just arrived at the store!!! We are fully stocked on 7-day votive candles. If you plant to keep perpetual votives burning in honor of family members or for your prayer time, this is a great time to get extra candles. We also just recieved a shipment full of new visor clips for your car. Images [...]

If you are a regular user of the Liturgical Desk Calendar from Franklin X McCormick, we have great news for you!  The 2010 Liturgical Desk Calendars are now available!  Call, email, or go online to reserve yours now.  We will place an additional order as needed.