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

605 US RTE. 1

DUNSTAN CORNER

SCARBOROUGH, ME 04074

theabbeycat@myfairpoint.net

OPEN

Mon-Fri 10:30-7:00

Saturday 10:00-6:00

Get in Touch

(207) 885-5813

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

On August 15th, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – who completed the course of her early life and was assumed body and soul to heavenly glory. Our Blessed Mother was so close to her Son, Jesus, on earth, our faith allows us to understand that she is with Him, body and soul in heaven. This belief is “divinely revealed” dogma as defined by Pope Pius XII, but was already common belief in the Catholic Church.

On The Feast of the Assumption has coincided with the announcement or signing of significant peace agreements in the past, including:

1945: The End of World War II: While the formal surrender ceremony of Japan took place on September 2, 1945, Emperor Hirohito's announcement of Japan's acceptance of the terms of the Potsdam Declaration (effectively ending the war) was broadcast on August 15, 1945. Japan Standard Time. This coincided with the Feast of the Assumption in some time zones.

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.