My favorite coffee-roasting Carmelite monks were on EWTN last night with Fr Mitch Pacwa, discussing their unique foundation in Wyoming. Most Carmelite men are "friars", who live in community but lead very active lives. This group of men is seeking a more "cloistered" life of solitude and prayer, though this is a period of transition for them. So they get to be on TV.

And if you've been to the Mystic Monk site and ordered their coffee before, you'll be happy to know that the two-handled mug is back! It is not the original mug with the logo, but I've ordered one for myself. A regular coffee cup allows me to multitask, run with coffee in my hand, drink distractedly; two handles encourages me to hold still, enjoy the brew, and give thanks. Such a simple gesture can convey so much.

Click the link in the right sidebar to start shopping. If you love good coffee, you'll appreciate what these Carmelites have done to the bean. If mothers can put "love" into their cooking, I would insist that the monks have put a little heaven in their roasting. But that's just me. Try it yourself, java lovers. 

If you want to know my own personal favorites, they are Mystic Monk blend, Carmel flavored, and Pascha Java, which is only available at Christmas and Easter :-(