Review of The Jesus Prayer by Frederica Mathewes-Green

We recently acquired this book.

Bev Cooke has a review of it on her blog:

"Without actually coming out and saying so, Frederica makes the point that you can’t say the prayer without understanding something about the Orthodox faith..."

rest of review here.

Interview with Author Katherine Hyde

about her children's picture book, Lucia, Saint of Light.


If you are on Facebook, Katherine is giving away a free copy in a draw on her author page there.

Book Drawing on Jane Meyer's site!

Jane G. Meyer, author of The Woman and the Wheat, is offering a draw for a free book on her site. Allyou have to do is post a comment about your favorite kids' book!

Some new books in the library and bookstore Nov. 09

Either ordered or already arrived.


Naming the Child by Mat. Jenny Schroedel


Royal Monastic by Bev Cooke -- Read a sample chapter here:


The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete

OCNet Jane Meyer on Children and Reading

Listen to Jane Meyer talk on OCNet about Children and reading.

NEW EDITION OF prayer book available!

Sorry the photos are not the best.....

We ran out of copies of the first prayer book-- so it was decided to revamp it with new design and layout, thanks to Desmond! Also thank you to Bev C. of All Saints for proofreading.

Additional prayers and services have been included, such as the most-asked-for akathists-- Jesus Light to Those in Darkness, and the new Akathist to St. Herman.



Printing by Zane has allowed us to keep costs down-- thank you Zane!-- so that we can offer the book for only $20

Please see Vivian to buy your copy at the book store in the narthex.

For anyone who wishes to order by mail, please contact me:

matdonna {at} shaw dot ca

NEW Book store items coming soon!

Just a quick notice about some upcoming items for the book store. Vivian has ordered some new gift type products, which should arrive in time for the new Church Year.


Also, Wendy M. has taken over the library. Thanks once again to Andrea for her work in refurbishing the collection & circulation system.


If you have suggestions about books for the library or book store, please speak to Wendy or Vivian. If you would like to write a short book review for the blog, please let Mat. Donna know.