Welcome to the Soap Shop
Welcome to all of you who are reading this first post of the Soap Shop Blog! I thought it was high time to join the ranks of bloggers and to give you a glimpse of life here in the Soap Shop but most importantly life here at our Monastery in Clyde, MO. We are a contemplative community of Sisters located in the northwest corner of the state, having been founded from Switzerland in 1874.
I know I will show you photos of our whole monastery at some time but for now here is where I am coming to you from:
Sr. Judy Neisen helps me full time in the shop which is a wonderful gift. I’ve taught her to make the lotions and she ably oversees the production of those items in our product line. Today we have another visitor in the shop: a young woman who is discerning her call to our way of life. Every year we sponsor “Spring Break Monastic Experiences.” Working in the soap shop has come to be a favorite work assignment while visiting here.
The weekend is fast approaching. The soap pot is cleaned and ready for next week’s production. If there is anything that you would be interested in hearing about just let me know. Have a blest day.
March 21st, 2009 at 11:52 am
Hi Sister Cathleen! Congratulations on the launch of your new blog. It’s lovely and I know I can look forward to a peaceful place to enjoy my soap passion here. I’ll visit often!!
March 22nd, 2009 at 10:28 am
Thank you for the wonderful tour of your shop last Friday! The fragrance-free lotion is perfect for me. I have even begun to use it on our baby! God bless, Cris J.
March 22nd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Cris, I’m so glad it is working for you and your little one. blessings!
March 22nd, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Donna Maria, you are an inspiration to me. Thanks for all your guidance and support. See you soon in Palm Springs.
March 23rd, 2009 at 8:03 am
Dear Sister Cathleen Marie, You blog site looks great, and I’m looking forward to reading more. Love and prayers, Vincent
March 26th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Congratulations , you are doing an excellent job, see you ….
Love and prayers for everybody
March 26th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Thanks for stopping by Gabriel! have a great day,
Sr.Cathleen
March 28th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Dear Sister Catherine,
I am enjoying your new site very much. I love the soap and hoping to come back and work with you in the soap shop again soon. Blessing of Peace to all.