Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and alms giving, beginning with Ash Wednesday (Wednesday, February 18th) and ending before Easter (Sunday, April 5th) , serving as a period for spiritual renewal, repentance, and preparation for Easter by reflecting on Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection. It's a time to detach from worldly things, grow closer to God, and focus on core Christian disciplines like penance and charity, mirroring Jesus' own 40 days in the desert.

“This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand.

Repent and believe in the Gospel.” ~ Mark 1:15

A LENTEN CLASSIC FEATURED ON HALLOW-AT THE ABBEY

The Brothers Karamazov is widely recognized as one of the greatest novels ever written. Its power lies not in the drama between the brothers, the intrigue of its murder mystery, or the suspense of its courtroom finale, but in the questions at its heart: Is God real? And if He is, then what does that mean for me?

At its core, it is a story of fathers and sons—of a father’s sins and the brokenness of his children, each struggling with who God is and what they owe to one another. Dmitri’s reckless passion mirrors his father’s corruption, Ivan’s cold rationalism rebels against it, and Alyosha’s tender compassion reflects the quiet holiness of his mentor, the soldier-turned-monk Father Zossima.

Through their tragic, comic, and deeply human collision, Dostoevsky shows how sin and love ripple outward, shaping the lives of all who are connected to us. He invites each of us to step toward mercy: to confront our divided hearts, to return to God, and to be drawn back into authentic communion with one another. In the end, as Father Zossima teaches, “Love is such a priceless treasure that you can redeem the whole world by it.”

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Christmas At The Abbey 2025

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Come Stop By and Visit The Abbey: 100% Beeswax Candles, Books, Ornaments, Hand Painted Statues From Italy, Nativity Sets, Advent Wreaths, Calendars & Candles, Rosaries From The Holy Land, Medals

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THE SHROUD OF TURIN CRUCIFIX

The Shroud of Turin Crucifix. This edition of the Turin Crucifix “is the culmination of the combined work of artists from around the Globe. The never-before-attempted combination of the Relics of the True Cross, the Crown of Thorns, the Nails, the Titulus (Inscription) and the Holy Shroud of Turin has resulted in this unique Crucifixion Artwork. Can be mounted on a wall using the enclosed hardware package. A Rock Mount is provided if mounting on a table or other horizontal surface if desired. Included in the package is the Turin Crucifix book and a beautifully packaged vial of Holy Shroud Fragrance prayer oil from Abba Oil. Oil of this type was used in the burial of Christ.

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Welcome to The Abbey Catholic Book, Gift & Church Supply Shop

Welcome to The Abbey Catholic Book, Gift & Church Supply Shop

LENT 2026

Why is the season called Lent? Lent is the Old English word for spring. In almost all other languages, Lent’s name is a derivative of the Latin term quadragesima or “the forty days.” (Catholic Answers)

A LENTEN CLASSIC FEATURED ON HALLOW-AT THE ABBEY