“And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.” Acts 2:1

 The glorious Season of Easter draws to a close this blessed Sunday as we joyfully approach the Feast of Pentecost. On this sacred day, we commemorate the wondrous descent of the Holy Spirit upon us and the Apostles, who were gathered in the upper room in the holy city of Jerusalem. It is a momentous occasion that marks the birth of the Church, heralding a new era of faith and divine grace.

May the Feast of Pentecost be a time of spiritual awakening and renewal for each of us, as we fervently pray for the Holy Spirit to fill us with His grace, wisdom, and fortitude. May our lives be transformed by the power of the Spirit, enabling us to fulfill the great commission entrusted to us by our Lord Jesus Christ. With hearts aflame and minds enlightened, let us go forth and be witnesses of the Resurrection, proclaiming the saving message of Christ to all who seek solace, salvation, and eternal life. Amen.

Yours in Christ,

Your Lumen Mundi and Devon Team

“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”  Mathew 28:20.

When we think about Ascension, we think of Jesus leaving his disciples, but He says, “I AM with you…”.  

The Ascension of our Lord is an event that is commemorated by a feast day, usually Thursday in the Sixth Week of Easter. It’s also one of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.

Forty days after Christ astounded His Apostles and disciples by his resurrection, it was time for Him to return to His Father in heaven and pave the way to make that our true home.  Jesus’ leaving should give us all comfort knowing that when He departs to be at His Father’s side, He does not leave us, rather He is always among us, in the presence of the Holy Spirit.

At Lumen Mundi, we rejoice with all on this Glorious Day.  Let us all celebrate in the comfort, and joy that Jesus is not departed, but always here; always with us.  

Yours in Christ,

Dear Friends,

As we all know, we are coming up on one of the most important weeks of the year for Catholics around the world: Holy Week. It is a powerful time of reflection and remembrance that marks Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and resurrection.

Beginning on Palm Sunday, and culminating at Easter Vigil, the heart of Holy Week consists of three sacred days – Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday - each with its own history, traditions, and special significance.

On Palm Sunday, we commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, with palm leaves strewn at His feet, by cheering crowds waving palm branches. This serves as an invitation to reflect on our own acts of charity towards others in imitation of Jesus’ ultimate act of love for humanity.

Maundy Thursday reminds us how Jesus washed his disciples’ feet at The Last Supper in an act of humility and service, which calls us to imitate Him in this same way today. On this day, churches worldwide may hold services such as: Masses dedicated to the Lord’s Supper, processions involving washing feet, or reserved Eucharist as visible symbols for commemorating this event.

Good Friday is focused on the remembrance of Christ's passion and death upon a cross for all mankind's sins. Churches worldwide observe this incredibly solemn day with long periods of silence in recognition of our grief for this great loss, while still moving joyfully ahead to Easter Sunday, when we experience His glorious return from death.

Holy Saturday marks the day between Jesus’ death on Good Friday and His glorious resurrection on Easter Sunday. It is a significant time for reflection, prayer, and waiting in anticipation of His Resurrection. It was during this time that Jesus descended into hell to free those who had gone before Him This special day also celebrates how Jesus conquered death so that we may share in His victory over sin and have eternal life.

We are thankful that our business has been a part of your customers' liturgical traditions for over 70 years, and we look forward to continuing that friendship during this blessed time and well into the future. We wish you a meaningful and poignant Holy Week full of blessings, grace, and peace.

In His Holy name,

Your Lumen Mundi and Devon Teams

Dear Friends,

As we welcome the light of March, and spring’s promise of new beginnings, our 2023 Spring Catalog is finally ready for you and your customers, so it is time to look at all the amazing items our brands have to offer for this season! Our new Spring Catalog is full of existing products you know and love, as well as new and exciting products – the perfect combination for Spring Sacramentals and Easter celebrations. You’ll notice some of these items are available as “last chance” items; due to our purchase of Devon last year, we will have to reduce inventory, so there are items that will not be returning to our inventory!
 
Lumen Mundi and Devon offer everything you need to keep your stores well-stocked, from beautifully crafted Italian medals, tokens and exquisitely crafted rosaries that make the perfect gift for any special occasion, to cost effective items from around the world to share with your customers as we enter the season of resurrection, renewal, and rebirth! And remember, this spring supplement, though 44 pages in length, only scratches the surface on what we have available in our inventory; with tons more on our website; and, as most of you know, custom designs are our specialty; and our customer service and sales team remain available to assist you with any/all of these needs!
 
We are excited to provide you and your customers with a wide array of items designed to make your customers spring celebrations truly memorable.
 
We invite you to explore everything we have to offer online, or with your sales representative! We’re sure you’ll discover items that will bring you and your customers joy both during this springtime and beyond!

 
Yours in Christ,
 
The Lumen Mundi and Devon Teams

Dear Friends,

As we enter the season of Lent, it is important that we all should pause to reflect on what this time of year represents. Lent is a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection that lasts 40 days and commemorates Jesus' temptation in the desert. The historic roots of Lent can be traced back to the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D., when Lent was established as part of Catholic tradition.

The symbolic meaning behind Lent is one of transformation—as Jesus was tempted in the desert, so too are we called to transform our hearts and minds during this period. We take time to commemorate Lent by participating in prayer, alms-giving, and abstaining from certain luxuries like sweets or alcohol. Additionally, many will attend special services and events during the season, such as soup suppers or morning vigils.

Lent serves an important purpose for Catholics throughout the world—it is a reminder to focus on our spiritual growth and work to become closer to God through personal sacrifice. We hope that you find ways to look inwardly during this season and use it as an opportunity for reflection and personal growth: and that your hearts will be filled with the love of God as we seek to transform our hearts and minds.

Lumen Mundi and Devon are proud to offer a wide selection of sacramentals and religious items to help your customers celebrate this Holy time. Our selection includes thousands of items, including crucifixes, rosaries, prayer books, jewelry items, and artwork, perfect for displaying year-round, but especially during Lent. We take pride in offering the finest products that reflect the beauty and richness of our faith, making it easier for all to celebrate with friends and family. In addition, our customer service team is always ready to answer any questions about how best to use our products for upcoming celebrations.

Yours in Christ,

Gabrielle, Steve and the entire Lumen Mundi/Devon team

We must never forget those who give so much!

There is a saying amongst those who serve in combat, “There are no atheists in the foxholes.” Faith is essential to all who serve. Faith in their cause, in their nation, in their fellow service members, and faith in their God. Faith that their purpose is noble, and that God will provide for their safety, comfort, protection of those they love, and faith that they will return home safely, especially when they serve far from home.

As Catholics, we need to pray for all, but, specifically for those who serve. We need to ask the Saints to intervene on our behalf, to protect and fortify those who sacrifice for us and for our nation. We need to pray for the comfort of those who serve, and for comfort and protection for their families.

Veterans Day in the United States, on November 11th, has beginnings in the armistice that ended World War I hostilities in 1918. The armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed thereafter that November 11th be observed as "Armistice Day." In 1954, Congress passed legislation that renamed the federal holiday "Veterans Day" in recognition of the service of veterans in all U.S. Wars.

On this day, we honor the sacrifices of all Veterans. We remember their willingness to answer the call of service, and pray that we may honor their commitment with our own commitment to remember them, not just on Veterans Day, but always.

The Lumen Mundi family thanks our veterans – not only for their service, but also for their undying commitment to each of us and our nation! Blessings to them and their families today and always.

Dear Friends,

As many of you know, we were fortunate enough to acquire the remaining inventory and assets of Devon Trading Company in late May of this year. As such, we wanted to provide an update on the status of the integration and let you know how much we appreciate your unending patience as we have been working through this process.

Our team has been working diligently to replenish inventory on both sides of the business, as well organize and prepare for resuming full shipping of the Devon product line. Products are arriving daily, but unfortunately, supply chain issues have continued to cause challenges, not only with inventory, but also, with supplies for our warehouse, including ladders, shelving and other things we need to be able to streamline this inventory and get product out the door to you, our valued customers! The good news is that we are expecting multiple shipments and have begun limited shipping of Devon products. We are confident that in the near future, we should have most of the inventory you want and need on hand and will be ready to resume full shipping.

Your sales representative or our customer service team is your best resource to see if a particular product is discontinued, back in stock and available for shipping, or on the way to our Florida warehouse, and to get status updates on any outstanding orders you may have placed.

We are excited about our new products (and the addition of Devon to our family of products) and want to thank you again for your patience as we continue to familiarize ourselves with, restock and integrate the Devon product lines into our warehouse and our business.

Again, if you have a particular need or request, please feel to reach out to us so we can address these for you as quickly as possible.

Yours in Christ,

The Lumen Mundi and Devon Teams

Dear Friends,

As we embark on our Labor Day weekend, we wanted to drop you a short note to say Happy Labor Day! Thank you for your hard work, your contributions to the communities of which you are a part, and, for giving us the blessings to help you in your businesses and ministries.

Have a blessed, fun, and safe weekend! And remember, even though we will be closed on Monday so our team can enjoy some time off with family and friends, we are always here to help you; we will be back in the office at 9am on Tuesday.

Yours In Christ,

The Lumen Mundi and Devon Teams

Dear Friends,

We are so excited to share our 2022 Fall Catalog with you. We have been very busy here at Lumen Mundi with our acquisition of Devon Trading Company and the expansion of our product lines.

We are excited to introduce many new products in this digital catalog, with even more new items coming soon. You can expect us to deliver the same great quality with even more products. Today we offer more than 10,000 items across the Holyland Treasures family of companies: Tuscan Hills, Lumen Mundi and now Devon Trading.

While we do appreciate your patience as we continue to integrate these new products into our line, our fall 2022 catalog is our first opportunity to feature some of the Devon products that we have access to, and have recently added; but please know, all the Devon products you know and love are currently in production and we hope to have them in our warehouse and ready for shipment shortly.

We encourage you to reach out to your sales representative or our customer service team if you have any questions, and, as always, our websites are available to you 24 hours a day.

Click here: https://7b1e0775.flowpaper.com/2022LMFallcatalog/

Yours in Christ,

Gabrielle and the Lumen Mundi/Devon teams

On August 15th, we, as Catholics around the world, celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This feast day commemorates the day when Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up ('assumed') into heaven after her earthly life came to an end. It affirms the belief that Mary was sinless and that she was taken into heaven both 'body and soul'. The Assumption teaches us that we too, through perseverance and faithfulness, can be united with God after our earthly life comes to an end.

The Assumption is a significant doctrine in the Catholic Church, and it is a Holy Day of Obligation and celebrated as a feast day and Public Holiday in many parts of Europe and South America (and further afield!). It is a time of joy and celebration reflected in the many colorful and exuberant pageants and processions and private family gatherings which take place on that day.

In some countries, such as Italy and Spain, there are huge parades and feasts in honor of the Virgin Mary. Statues of the Blessed Virgin, crowned and garlanded, are carried through the streets while onlookers worship and venerate her through the act of throwing scented rose petals. These processions draw in many tourists and are attended by those of all faiths due to the carnival atmosphere and festivities.

Many traditions are associated with this holiday. One is for children to wear blue, which is the color of Mary's mantle, white to symbolize purity or gold to reflect her crown. Some people choose to attend mass and say special prayers to Mary. Reflecting earlier Pagan festivals, crops and harvests are blessed by local clergy and baskets of fruit can be exchanged between neighbors and relatives. Some people also like to visit Marian shrines or take part in processions on this day. The merriment can often extend late into the evening with people dancing around bonfires and enjoying nocturnal fireworks.

If you are not fortunate enough to be able to attend a celebration, why not make your own at home? How about setting up a small Marian altar, with a statue of Our Lady, a Blessed candle and some lilies (associated with chastity) in a vase. Perhaps say a Decade of the Rosary or other favorite prayer with meditative hymnal music playing in the background. Give thanks for the sustenance and nourishment you (and your family) receive on a daily basis.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, this is a day to honor Mary and her importance in our lives. Many Catholics believe that the Assumption guarantees Mary's role as the queen of heaven and intercessor for humanity. This doctrine is a source of great joy for us as Catholics, who believe that Mary is now in the presence of God and that she prays for all the living and the dead.

We give thanks to God for His gift of Mary and we reflect on her example of duty and humility. We also remember that, like Mary, we too are called to a life of holiness.

“ Independence Day will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty.” - John Adams

John Adams believed the Fourth of July should be forever remembered with pomp, parades, and “Bells, Bonfires, and illuminations”. The Fourth of July should be viewed as a significant day for every American; a day that celebrates our hard-earned and long-cherished freedom from Great Britain. Through parades, feasts, and fireworks, Americans across the country will commemorate its heroes and honor their sacrifices to bring forth and sustain our nation, under God and endowed with unique blessings for our country and our people.

As each of us takes time with family and friends, we wish each of you the joy and prosperity that was earned this day, over 246 years ago, and may you celebrate and remember the deliverance that was secured and announced to the world on this fateful day.

From the Lumen Mundi and Devon Family, Happy Fourth of July to all! May this day be a symbol of peace, prosperity, and happiness in your lives. God bless America and the people who live here!

Yours in Christ,

Gabrielle

*The Lumen Mundi and Devon offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

As those of us blessed with children know, fatherhood does not come with a manual; but we are blessed with loving examples of fatherhood from Saint Joseph and, more importantly, the father of us all. Our loving God, who gives us life and teaches us love, who will always teach justly and grant us boundless mercy.

As we honor fathers next month, we also pray for them. A father’s love gives us security and safety. Dads are works in progress, and we hope and pray, saints in the making! They have taught us persistence and the power of love.

A father’s example is critical to all children and, whether our fathers are ours from by birth or adoption, they are men who love us and support us throughout our life.

So, as we head into this important day, take the time to order today so you can help your customers celebrate those special men who hold the title of father. Father’s come in many forms and are called in a special way: whether they are our priests and bishops who act as spiritual fathers, those fathers through birth or adoption, or simply those that fill the important role as uncles, brothers, or any other important man in a child’s life, we should celebrate all fathers on this special day in June!

Yours In Christ,

Gabrielle and the Lumen Mundi Team

After the celebration of the Feast of Pentecost, we continue to meditate on the great mystery of God through the feast of Trinity Sunday. The Holy Spirit makes the work of the Trinity for our salvation present among us: The Spirit reminds us of what Jesus taught and reveals to us the Father.

We are made in God’s image and likeness. We reflect the life of God, and the Trinity shows us what the life of God is like: a loving communion. God is a communion of Persons who is Love itself. And that Love gives life, not just within the Trinity and all its “begettings” and “proceedings,” but outside, as well.

On the Thursday after Trinity Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi, where we solemnly commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist. The Eucharist reminds us of how closely God wants to be to us and remain with us. He remains with us not just as an abstract idea, but in a real, tangible, physical sense.

While these Feasts celebrate different themes, they come together with God’s life-giving love. It’s that love that’s embodied in the Sacred Heart, in the Trinity, and the Eucharist. The season of these feasts brings a beautiful message for all to see and feel the glory and mystery of God.

We pray that love is felt by you during these feasts and throughout the year.

Yours in Christ,

Gabrielle and the Lumen Mundi & Devon Team

You only need to walk between the silent rows of headstones on the beaches of France, or look upon the murals of battles fought across the Pacific at the Punch Bowl in Hawaii, or stand before the memorial in Busan Korea, or watch the guards solemnly guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia, to understand that wherever freedom was in jeopardy - where justice was in peril - you can find the graves and monuments to Americans who gave their last breath in defense of their nation. Their lives given into the hands of God.

Memorial Day is solemn and touches us emotionally. Its origin, while somewhat murky, has its beginnings after the Civil War; a war when more Americans would give their lives in service to their country than in any other conflict. Over the history of our country, over 1.1 million Americans have given their lives while in uniform, with almost half of those deaths in the Civil War.

It’s appropriate that we celebrate the freedoms so many enjoy, not just Americans, on this Memorial Day. All of us at Lumen Mundi hope you enjoy the arrival of Spring, savor the peace that allows us the opportunity to celebrate this day with friends and family and, when there is a moment, take some time to reflect, and remember that “Freedom is never free”; and many have made the ultimate sacrifice for us to enjoy the freedom we have today.

The Lumen Mundi and Devon offices will be closed on Monday, May 30th, so that our team can take this time to reflect and spend time with their family and friends. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 31st, and look forward to assisting you at that time.

Yours in Christ,

Gabrielle and the Lumen Mundi Team

“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Mathew 28:20.

When we think about Ascension, we think of Jesus leaving his disciples, but He says, “I AM with you…”. The Ascension of our Lord is an event that is commemorated by a feast day, usually Thursday in the Sixth Week of Easter. It’s also one of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.

Forty days after Christ astounded His Apostles and disciples by his resurrection, it was time for Him to return to His Father in heaven and pave the way to make that our true home. Jesus’ leaving should give us all comfort knowing that when He departs to be at His Father’s side, He does not leave us, rather He is always among us, in the presence of the Holy Spirit.

At Lumen Mundi, we rejoice with all on this Glorious Day. Let us all celebrate in the comfort, and joy that Jesus is not departed, but always here; always with us.

Yours in Christ,

Gabrielle and the Lumen Mundi Team

Deerfield Beach, Florida
May 23rd, 2022

Lumen Mundi, the industry leader in Catholic religious gifts is excited to announce that they have completed the purchase of the assets of Devon Trading Company.

For over 70 years, Devon has represented both quality and customer service. Devon has always been there to provide unique items for those special moments for your customers, and, with this asset purchase, will continue to do so into the future.

Lumen Mundi is proud to add the Devon product lines to their family of products and ensure the same quality, selection, and customer service you have come to expect. We are excited to continue the Devon tradition.

Gabrielle Smith, President & Chief Happiness Officer, Lumen Mundi said: “Lumen Mundi is committed to continue the tradition Devon has built over the past 70+ years. We will continue providing and supporting Devon’s current products and policies, and want to ensure that the relationships built over the past 70 years continue to flourish with the addition of Devon to the Lumen Mundi family of brands.”

About Lumen Mundi
Lumen Mundi is an industry leading importer and wholesaler of Catholic gifts, and has been serving the industry for over 25 years. As a leader in custom and specialty gifts, Lumen Mundi has led with quality and innovation, with exceptional products from Italy and around the world.

About Devon Trading Company
Devon has been at the forefront of developing fine inspirational gifts for the Catholic Christian market. Leading in-house designers and product experts develop customized designs for specific needs. Devon is known for the most extensive line of rosaries and fine wood crucifixes in the US today.

Contact Information:
Tiffani Taylor
info@lumenmundi.com

As we approach Palm Sunday and the final Sunday of Lent, also the beginning of Holy Week, we commemorate the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, only days before He was crucified.  As we receive palm fronds, we commemorate Christ's arrival to Jerusalem. In the Gospels, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a young donkey, to the lavish praise of the townspeople, who threw clothes and palms in front of Him as a sign of homage. This practice showed great respect and admiration.  
 
Palm branches are widely recognized as the symbol of peace and victory, hence their continued use on Palm Sunday.  The symbolism of a donkey instead of a horse represents the humble arrival of someone in peace, as opposed to arriving in war or as a threat.  In the most defining event in the history of man, one week later, Christ would rise from the dead on the first Easter Sunday.
 
During Palm Sunday Mass, palms are distributed to parishioners who carry them in a ritual procession into the Church. The palms are blessed, and many people will fashion them into small crosses or other items of personal devotion. These may be returned to the church or kept for the year.  As we all know, because the palms are blessed, they may not be discarded as trash. Instead, they are appropriately gathered at the church and incinerated to create the ashes that will be used in the following year's Ash Wednesday observance.
 
At Lumen Mundi, we believe in the power of the resurrection and recall the words of Pope John Paul II; "Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song."   We wish all a blessed Palm Sunday and through the power and majesty of Holy Week, may we realize that we stand at the “Altar of the Cross where heaven is rejoined to earth and earth to heaven, along with the Mother of the Lord. We enter into the moment that forever changed – and still changes – all human history, the great self-gift of the Son of God who did for us what we could never do for ourselves…”
 
From all of us atLumen Mundi, to all of you in your retail stores, Churches, Shrines, Basilicas and, Cathedrals, have a blessed Palm Sunday and may we always remember the gift that God bestowed upon us and the mission we have to serve Him throughout the year through our ministries and businesses.