10 Handmade Christmas Gifts From Monks and Nuns

Aletelia ^ | November 26, 2015 | ZELDA CALDWELL

[sockmonkey]

The Texas Nuns, referenced for their soap in number four on the list, also have started making scapulars.

http://blog.texasnuns.com/tag/sterling-silver-scapular/

[Varda]

Not just in Europe! I'd like to see this American brew under the tree.

[NYer]

Behind the altar is a huge plate glass window, behind which is a gigantic old redwood. Mother Veronica told us the tree was over 2000 years old, and so it was there when Christ walked the earth.

Even from this angle, you can see how massive it is. Thanks for the information on the monastery and their delicious products.

[thestob]

The carmels from the nuns in Iowa are just great, make perfect gifts for anyone .....

[kosciusko51]

I remember seeing the nuns at St. Joseph’s convent in St. Mary’s, PA making ceramic figurines in the 1970’s. However, the monastery closed down in 2014.

[mumblypeg]

Seems like I read something about that.

[mumblypeg]

Yes, that’s it! Pretty impressive.

[mumblypeg]

Yes!!
As a treat, I often enjoy a bottle of the Westvalle Ale. It’s expensive, at $6 a bottle, but it’s like ambrosia! Afterwards, I sleep like a baby and dream of angels.
You can find several beers at stpeterslist.com

[Charles Martel]

Thanks for the link, I’ll check it out. Life’s too short to drink cheap, nasty beer. :-)

[MayflowerMadam]

I don’t know... when Jesus drove the moneychangers out of the Temple with a whip, He was pretty clear about churches not conducting revenue generating activities.

The church membership is responsible for financially supporting the work through tithes and offerings. Church is supposed to “be a house of prayer”. Hawking goods in/for church is cheap and tacky and detracts from the reason for its existence.

And, no, our church doesn’t have bazaars, bake sales, bingo, etc. When taking the offering on Sunday, if the pastors notices visitors in the congregation, he’s quick to say that the offering is for members only.