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Gift box contains an 8-oz. bottle of rich and creamy Goat Milk, Oatmeal \u0026amp; Honey Liquid Soap, a 3.5 oz. bar of their classic Goat Milk, Oatmeal \u0026amp; Honey Soap, a 4 oz. bottle of their Goat Milk, Oatmeal \u0026amp; Honey Hand Lotion, and a .15 oz. tube of Peppermint Vanilla Hermitage Lip Balm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3480\/5839\/files\/WVWA1_500_x_332.jpg?v=1735150793\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoly Cross Monastery: Wayne, West Virginia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eis an English-speaking monastery under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America \u0026amp; New York. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Cross is a growing monastery consisting of more than two dozen monks, novices, candidates and lay workers, many of them converts to the Orthodox Faith. The monastery community comprises both seasoned monks who have lived very full monastic lives for decades, and many younger monks who have brought to the monastery a youthful vigor and energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe monastery is located on 180 acres of land in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia. The surrounding hills and forests provide the monastery with seclusion from the distractions and temptations of the world, as well as a daily reminder of the beauty of God's creation. 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These are truly Old World style cookies! Net weight approx 12 oz..\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #663300;\"\u003eSPRINGERLE (6 cookies)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Anise-flavored, crisp outside, soft inside. Cookie molds (with symbols of Christmas) are over 100 years old, brought by the sisters from Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #663300;\"\u003eGINGERSNAP (5 cookies)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Said to have been invented by Benedictine monks, this sugar-coated cookie, chewy and spicy, is loved by young and old alike.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #663300;\"\u003eHILDEGARD (5 cookies)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: St. Hildegard's own recipe! She recommended them for slowing the aging process, creating a cheerful countenance, lightening a heavy heart and releasing intelligence. They're delicious, too!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #663300;\"\u003eALMOND STARLETS (4 cookies)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: A delicious butter cookie with a sweet almond taste.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #663300;\"\u003eCHOCOLATE STARLETS (4 cookies)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: A butter cookie with a chocolate twist -- rich and truffle-like!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonastery Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3480\/5839\/files\/INFE1-lg_500_x_302.jpg?v=1735155317\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonastery Immaculate Conception: Ferdinand, Indiana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Ferdinand Benedictines are one of the largest Benedictine communities of women in the United States -- over 100 members strong and thriving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonastery Immaculate Conception was founded in 1867 by four young Benedictine sisters who came to Ferdinand to teach the children of area settlers. 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There is also scholarly debate as to whether Julian was a nun in a nearby convent, or even a laywoman. Even her name is uncertain, the name \"Julian\" coming from the church to which her cell was attached. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the age of 30 and a half, suffering from a severe illness and believing she was on her deathbed, Julian had a series of intense visions of Jesus Christ. They ended by the time she recovered from her illness on 13 May 1373. She was at home during her near death experience, and gives no mention of her personal life up until that point. Julian wrote down a narration of the visions immediately following them; twenty to thirty years later she wrote a theological exploration of the meaning of the visions, which are the source of her major work, called \u003ci\u003eSixteen Revelations of Divine Love\u003c\/i\u003e (ca. 1393). This is believed to be the first book written in the English language by a woman. 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Monks are perfectionists in all their labors and it shows in their selection of beans, careful roasting, and blending of flavors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Arabica beans from the mountain slopes of Central and South America, Breakfast Blend is brisk and invigorating, with notes of raisin, apricot, and milk chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12-oz. bags. Ground coffee only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonastery Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3480\/5839\/files\/WYCO1_group-interior_500_x_355_acaeec17-4ed6-4ad2-bb91-b0ca8255f355.jpg?v=1735157803\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Clark, Wyoming was founded by Father Daniel Mary of Jesus Crucified, M. Carm., in 2003. Previously novice master at the Carmelite Hermitage of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, Father Daniel Mary felt called to found a new monastery in his native Wyoming, in a landscape as harsh and as beautiful as the life known by St. Teresa and fellow Discalced Carmelite founder St. John of the Cross. The location is isolated, surrounded by farmland, rolling prairies and the shadow of Yellowstone's Beartooth Mountains. The community strives to live the authentic, contemplative charism of Carmel as practiced in St. Teresa's strict 16th century regimen, including a revival of the eremitical tradition. They fast, wear sandals on bare feet, sleep on straw and perform up to six hours of manual work a day. Latin is used in the liturgy. The cloistered monks leave the monastery only when there is an explicit permission from the Bishop, for medical needs or other serious reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monks have been roasting and blending their flavorful coffees since 2007. 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After settling in America in the 19th century, Benedictine Sisters in Indiana preserved this craft, each year creating these hard-to-find cookies the Old World way. These anise-flavored cookies are made from a simple egg-and-flour dough, sweetened with sugar and honey. Using specially carved cookie molds, the Sisters press a variety of Christmas-inspired designs into the dough before baking. The result is a firm and tender cookie that is a perfect accompaniment to coffee, tea or your holiday egg nog. 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They are nitrogen flushed for extra freshness, and the special filter extracts more flavor from the coffee than ever before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonk Shots are compatible with all major single-serve brewers including Keurig ®, Breville ®, Mr. Coffee ® and Cuisinart ® single-serve machines, including the Keurig 2.0 brewers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonastery Info: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3480\/5839\/files\/WYCO1_group-interior_500_x_355_96909957-3f17-430b-8a44-b2e109099e36.jpg?v=1735159933\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary: Clark, Wyoming\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Clark, Wyoming was founded by Father Daniel Mary of Jesus Crucified, M. Carm., in 2003. Previously novice master at the Carmelite Hermitage of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, Father Daniel Mary felt called to found a new monastery in his native Wyoming, in a landscape as harsh and as beautiful as the life known by St. Teresa and fellow Discalced Carmelite founder St. John of the Cross. The location is isolated, surrounded by farmland, rolling prairies and the shadow of Yellowstone's Beartooth Mountains. The community strives to live the authentic, contemplative charism of Carmel as practiced in St. Teresa's strict 16th century regimen, including a revival of the eremitical tradition. They fast, wear sandals on bare feet, sleep on straw and perform up to six hours of manual work a day. Latin is used in the liturgy. 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Their primary mission is to pray for the salvation of souls, and to support the preaching mission of the Dominican friars. They follow the Rule of Saint Augustine in \"oneness of mind and heart\" while leading a hidden life of Eucharistic prayer, adoration, thanksgiving, and intercession which proclaims Jesus Christ to the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first community of Dominican nuns was formed in 1206 by St. Dominic de Guzman. The Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary traces its roots to 19th century France, where Fr. Damien-Marie Saintourens, O.P., and Mother Rose of Saint Mary Werhle, O.P. founded a community of Dominican cloistered contemplative sisters whose special apostolate was the Perpetual Rosary. The first American Perpetual Rosary monastery was established at the Blue Chapel, Union City, NJ, in 1891. In 1919, fifteen sisters led by Mother Mary Imelda Gauthier, O.P., left there to found the Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary in Summit, NJ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sisters began making Seignadou Soaps* as Christmas gifts for their Volunteer Guild, at a time when they were seeking potential income producing ventures. The business has provided a stable supplemental income for the monastery's needs like insurance and medical and utility bills. 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They use only the freshest ingredients for this old-fashioned fudge, which owes its smooth and creamy texture to the Brothers' homemade marshmallow crème. The careful blend of Bourbon Vanilla, semi-sweet chocolate, and a hint of bittersweet chocolate makes it a supremely satisfying indulgence. Net weight 12 oz. (340 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonastery Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3480\/5839\/files\/ORAM1_500_x_334.jpg?v=1735320580\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Lady of Consolation Priory: Amity, Oregon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe monks of Our Lady of Consolation Priory live according to the ancient Rule of St. Augustine, a guide for religious life written in about the year 400. 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