Book Store

A place where book lovers continue their spiritual journeys

Those who attend programs at the Bon Secours Spiritual Center most often find their interest in spirituality and prayer broadened by visiting the bookstore. Sarah Little and the volunteer staff at the bookstore are always eager to help customers find books and other resources to further their spiritual journeys.

A wealth of books and more

Visitors can spend time browsing through the store’s more than 2,000 titles on spirituality, prayer, spiritual direction, world religions, and poetry. The bookstore features popular authors such as Joan Chittister, Anthony DeMello, Gerald May, Thomas Merton, Henri Nouwen and Joyce Rupp, to name just a few. Many authors, including Joyce Rupp and Margaret Guenther, have lead programs at the retreat center.

The bookstore offers books by authors of many faith traditions, as well as candles, greeting cards, CDs, Bon Secours signature items (coffee mugs, totes and t-shirts) and so much more. Many customers travel a great distance to purchase one special item— a wooden hand labyrinth used for meditation and prayer. People come from as far as Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh to seek out these unique 15 by 15-inch square hand-carved wooden labyrinths. The bookstore is one of only a handful of locations that sell these beautiful creations which have been used since pre-Christian times. Customers often comment that the store has one of the best selections of spiritual books and items in the area.

Click here for list of the most popular books at our store.

Opening doors to expand your spiritual journey

Begun by the Friends of Bon Secours Spiritual Center, the bookstore’s mission is to provide resources to all seeking ways to strengthen their spiritual connection with God.  The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.  The staff encourages visitors to take their time to browse, read and share their literary interests.

Guests no longer have to travel all through the building searching for the bookstore – it can now be found in its permanent location next to the hospitality center on the first floor, between the two dining rooms.  So, the next time you are visiting the Bon Secours Spiritual Center, don’t forget to stop in and take a few moments to browse our selection of books, cards, gift items and music CDs.  One of our friendly volunteers will be happy to assist you.  If you would like more information about the bookstore, please contact Sarah Little at 410-442-3121, or at Sarah_Little@bshsi.org.