Here at the Abbey Shop you will find my series of Reflective Art Journals filled with full-color photography, art, and reflections on the spiritual journey.  They are small square booklets that fit perfectly in a journal or bag and accompany you on retreat or in times of reflection.  A wonderful guide for prayer and meditation and they also make great gifts.

SPRING SALE at the ABBEY SHOP

Order ALL FIVE TITLES in the Reflective Art Journal series for just $50 (normally $60) and includes Priority Shipping.
Includes one of each available title listed below.

$50 -

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Scroll down for descriptions of each item and click on links for more details and sample pages.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAX & SHIPPING!

You can pay by credit card with either Paypal or Google Checkout.

Checks are also accepted – Please mail your order to: Abbey of the Arts, PO Box 23160, Seattle, WA 98102

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Crossing the Threshold: New Year, New Beginnings – $12

Sacred Poetry: An Invitation to Write – $12

Illuminating Mystery: Creativity as Spiritual Practice – $12

Season by the Sea: A Contemporary Book of Hours – $12

What is Blossoming Within You? – $12

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Crossing the Threshold: New Year, New Beginnings (click for more details)

36 pages full color – 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches square.

Filled with photos and reflections on honoring new beginnings with wisdom from different traditions’ celebrations of the new year.

Now printed on RECYCLED PAPER with Soy Ink!

$12 each

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Sacred Poetry: An Invitation to Write (click for more details)

36 pages – 5-1/2×5-1/2″ square

A compilation of the best of the Abbey Poetry Party prompts.  A great gift to encourage a poet or share some of the Abbey inspiration with others!

Now printed on RECYCLED PAPER with Soy Ink!

$12 each _______________________________________________

Illuminating Mystery: Creativity as a Spiritual Practice (click for more details)

40 full-color pages, 6 by 6 inch square.

This is a collaborative issue with beautiful art and brief excerpts & quotes from several of the artists who have participated in my Sacred Artist Interviews.  My own writing will weave things together and develop the theme of “Creativity as a Spiritual Practice.”  Blessings and suggestions for your own prayer practice are included.

$12 each
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Season by the Sea: A Contemporary Book of Hours (click for more details)

40 full-color pages, 6 by 6 inch square.

Filled with photos, collages, and written reflections by Christine on becoming more present to the different seasons and qualities of the day.

$12 each

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What is Blossoming Within You? (click for more details)

44 full-color pages, 6 by 6 inch square.

Filled with photos, drawings, and written reflections by Christine on paying attention to the blossoming inside of you and the wisdom of the season of spring.

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LECTIO DIVINA: Contemplative Awakening and Awareness

by Christine Valters Paintner and Sr. Lucy Wynkoop (published by Paulist Press)

Order here for your signed and personalized copy (if you’d like the dedication made out to a particular name, please include a note with your order)!

$18.95

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COMING SOON:

WATER, WIND, EARTH & FIRE: The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements

by Christine Valters Paintner, PhD

(published by Ave Maria Press, March 2010)

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AWAKENING THE CREATIVE SPIRIT: Bringing the Arts to Spiritual Direction

by Christine Valters Paintner, PhD & Betsey Beckman, MM

(published by Morehouse Publishing, February 2010)

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