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Tag Archives: Summit Dominicans
Wimple by Wimple in New Jersey
A few days ago I was in Florence and I saw things and places associated with Savonarola. This, of course, reminded me of the smoke-scented glycerin soap made by the wonderful Summit Dominicans, the great “soap sisters”, called “Savonarola”… get it? … Continue reading
In honor of St. Dominic…
In the Ordinary Form calendar today is the Feast of St. Dominic. You might check out the site of the wonderful Summit Dominicans, the great “Soap Sisters” in New Jersey. I think that, today, they have some things on sale … Continue reading
Posted in The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Seignadou Soap, St. Dominic, Summit Dominicans
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Day 6 NYC – Soap Sisters, Stollen, and Soup Dumplings – ACTION ITEM!
I had a great road trip today. Finally I was able to trek out into the darkest depths of New Jersey to find the Summit Dominicans, the famous “Soap Sisters” about whom I’ve written often. Your job, after reading what … Continue reading
Summit Dominicans in the NY Times!
I am not a fan of the New York Times (aka Hell’s Bible) but they got something right this week. The Summit Dominicans (the “Soap Sisters”) are featured in the Style section. HERE Bucking a Trend, Some Millennials Are Seeking … Continue reading
Of Dominicans and cat-demons and soap
The wonderful Dominicans in Summit, NJ – who do not belong to the LCWR – have been posting stories about St. Dominic on their blog. According to the traditional, Roman calendar St. Dominic’s feast was 4 August, but it was moved in … Continue reading
Posted in Our Catholic Identity, Women Religious
Tagged Seignadou Soaps, St. Dominic, Summit Dominicans
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UPDATE – Gift idea: Seignadou Soaps from the Summit Dominicans – VIDEO!
I know that most of you are getting Mystic Monk Coffee for people as gifts, and thereby you help the Carmelite men build their new monastery in Wyoming, but there is a wonderful community of nuns to help too! You … Continue reading
Posted in The Campus Telephone Pole, Women Religious
Tagged Dominicans, Savonarola, Seignadou Soap, Summit Dominicans
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REPOSTED ACTION ITEM! “Could you do something for us, the nuns OFF the bus?”
ORIGINALLY POSTED 15 May 2014 You helped the chaplain and the soldiers in Afghanistan with socks. Now, help some nuns… the other warriors. You know them, I’m sure: the Dominican Sisters in Summit, NJ. These are the legendary “soap sisters” … Continue reading
Buy Soap from Dominicans… NOW. No. Really! TODAY!
I am informed that the “Soap Sisters”, the Dominicans in New Jersey who make the wonderful soaps, will shut down their store after 16 December. If you want to order, order NOW. Buy soap. Help nuns. Click NOW. Help Dominicans. … Continue reading
Summit “Soap Sisters” Sighting on TV. Involves also the Shroud of Turin. No. Really.
On FNC there was a great spot about the Soap Sisters in New Jersey, the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of the Rosary. Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com I have written about the “Soap Sisters” quite a few times … Continue reading
Posted in Just Too Cool, Lighter fare
Tagged FNC, Fox and Friends, Seignadou Soap, Shroud of Turin, soap, Summit Dominicans
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ACTION ITEM! The “Soap Sisters” have a new Store: The Cloister Shoppe
The Dominican Nuns in Summit, NJ, the “Soap Sisters” (they have a lot more than just soap) have set up a new store. They depend in great part in the sales of their products. Therefore, when you buy soap and … Continue reading
Soap Sisters Summer Sale
Perhaps you will remember the Soap Sisters about whom I have written a few times. The fine Dominican Nuns of the Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary in Summit, NJ, produce Seignadou Soap to help keep life and limb … Continue reading