Monastery of Our Lady of the Desert

We dedicate our Gift Shop to the Santo Niño, the name of the church that was in Gobernador, New Mexico.   Please be patient with us as we are working on the “Stores Front,” to adequately indicate our items.  For now, please fill out the form on the bottom for any items other than the CD.  God bless you!

JOURNEY OF TRUST CD (click here)

This CD of chants and hymns by the Benedictine nuns of the Monastery of Our Lady in the Desert includes ancient and modern selections.

Our ”Journey of Trust” began with a gift of 40 acres of land in Gobernador, NM. We entrust the building of our new monastery to the intercession of St. Joseph. It will include a Guest House/Retreat Center, a place where all can come to join them for a time of silence, prayer, renewal, and spiritual refreshment.

EXPRESSO AND REGULAR GRIND COFFEE BAGS $12 plus postage

We are happy to invite you to choose from the four flavors of delicious coffee that we have begun to offer.  While you enjoy a cup of grand coffee you will be contributing to our future guesthouse.  Thank you!     

Abbot’s Espresso - Flavor Profile:  Creamy smooth chocolate notes

Cellarer’s Mexican Decaf  – Flavor Profile:  Medium body, smooth, silky, light chocolate finish

Prior’s Mexican Special  – Flavor Profile:  Medium-bodied, smooth, silky, with a finish of light chocolate

Monks’ Guatemalan – Flavor Profile:  Bright, medium body with a little fruit and chocolate

 

HANDWOVEN BOOKMARKS $3 plus postage

Bookmarks are made by a nun and come in various colors.  Perfect item to give as a gift.  Made with cotton threads and hand woven.  Size is generally from 8 1/4 x 1 inch.  Comes with a plastic cover and gift notation sheet on the back.

LAVENDER PILLOW INSERTS $20 plus postage

Historically, lavender has been used to scent clothes and linen.  The Latin root word for lavender is “to wash,” and from ancient times, lavender was used for bathwater.  We hope that you enjoy this handcrafted pillow insert , 8 1/2 x 11, made from all natural materials of 100% lavender blossoms, cotton and satin ribbon.

WEDDING CANDLES $75 plus postage

Add to your wedding ceremony with the hand painted decorated wedding candles and two family candles.  The unity pillar candle is designed with roses and small delicate flowers accented by pearls. The matching lighting candles are also hand painted with flowers as well. Unity Candle measure 3″ x 12″ high and side lighting candles measure 10″ high. Candle holders not included.

BAPTISM CANDLES $12 plus postage

These hand painted candles contain white stearic and come in the size of 1 1/2 x 9 inches. Simply decorated with pansies and daisies, they make a lovely religious remembrance of the sacrament of Baptism. On the candle are the words, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,” with the added words, “Child of God.”  COME IN BLUE FOR BOY AND PINK FOR GIRL.

ICON PRINTS - come in sizes of 5×7 ($20); 7×10 ($30); and, 10 1/2 x 15 1/2 ($40)

The icon is in the traditional way of writing an icon, which means, it is done in the process of praying, not the technique of painting.  The sister who painted these icons does not have the skill of painting, but she has been learning how to pray.  She expressed the ability of painting God’s love through the icon.  She wove her prayer into everystroke of the icon.  To write an icon, egg yolk and pigment are the natural ingredients needed.  The colors are built up from the darkness of the chaos to the great light of the Resurrection.  The light does not come from the outside, but it shines out from the indwelling and true holiness of the objects on the icon.  Buying an icon does not mean that you are paying for a painting; you are adding your prayers to that of the sister’s to bring peace to souls.

For a better understanding of “icon,” Sister Elizabeth suggests Aidan Hart Sacred Icons.  Aidan is a professional  iconographer and member of the Orthodox Church.  His work and articles are of great value.

If interested in any of the items other than the Journey of Trust CD, please contact us.

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