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Monastic Creations Co. is a non-profit corporation that hopes to share about the Maronite monastic way of life, especially in how it can be lived more fully in the United States. The monastic life is foundational to the Maronite Church, and something quite missing…
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Questions about Maronite Theology and Liturgy?
Living in a predominantly Roman Catholic area here in the United States, many people have questions regarding why the Maronites (an Eastern Catholic Church within the greater Catholic Church) do things a little differently. Watch this video where Fr. Claude Franklin addresses a wide…
More coloring & activity pages
With Saint Maron’s feast day approaching, we are providing a few more coloring and activity pages for children! Enjoy the feast of Saint Maron! Download the Coloring Pages, Mazes, Let’s Draw, and Word Search below! 👇
Blessed Holy Saturday
“But I will always hope, and praise you ever more and more.” ~ Psalm 71:14 We beseech you, O Christ, on this second day of your entombment, as you await your resurrection, to awaken this love in our hearts, that we may know your…
Can you be Maronite, but not Lebanese?
By: Tresa Van Heusen The simple answer is: YES! Here is the story of how my parents and I discovered and joined the Maronite Church. Tresa with her parents, Abouna Chuck & Marie Van Heusen ~ Christmas at St. Maron Church in Youngstown, Ohio…
My First Book of Offering
Here at Monastic Creations Co. we created a children’s illustrated “My First Book of Offering” to help our Maronite Children engage more fully in the Divine Liturgy. While our thick and bulky Divine Liturgy books are difficult for children to hold – and often…
Feast of St. John Maron
March 2nd we celebrate the feast of St. John Maron, the first Patriarch in the Maronite Church. In the 7th century there was turmoil in the area of Syria, and the seat of the Patriarch in Antioch became vacant. In need of a spiritual…
Sts. Koura, Marana & Domnina
This week we celebrate the feasts of the three women who were disciples of St. Maron — followers of his spiritual way of life in striving to grow in deeper intimacy with Our Lord! You can learn more about each of these incredible women…
St. Maron coloring & activity pages
In celebration of the feast of Saint Maron (February 9th), download this pdf file with a coloring page and an activity page! Print from your computer at home and enjoy!
New Beginnings
Monastic Creations is moving to a new location in Newton Falls, Ohio! We are excited for this new beginning with great potential and possibilities! There is a small house on the property with a big basement perfect for making soap, candles, and whatever other…
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like yours! 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart Author: St. Margaret Mary The Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary (1) “I will give them all the graces necessary in their state…