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A printed paper journal crafted by women, for women.   

Published under the patronage of Our Lady of Nazareth, journal pages are filled with reflections, poems and prayers, short engaging articles, and original artwork. In a digitally-saturated era, we believe in staying connected and present to the real people (and paper) in our lives.

Two issues of Soul Gardening magazine, summer 2024 Marigold and winter 2024 Juniper, with illustrated botanical covers, resting on a white fabric surface, next to an orange leather pen case with pens.
Open book showing a page with an article titled 'Juniper: Winter's Blueberry' on the left and a table of contents on the right, featuring various chapter titles including 'Catholic Influencers', 'Unfinished Cathedrals', 'A Theology of Locality', and 'Song of Songs'.
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You can request to receive this journal by fill out our web form, or writing to us by mail or email:

email: admin@soulgardeningjournal.com
mail: P.O. Box 3172 Portland, OR 97208

We also offer bulk orders and back issues upon request. Click below for all of the order options.

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The Book

Soul Garden, A Catholic Mother’s Collective

The book Soul Garden, A Catholic Mother’s Collective, is available for purchase at Ignatius Press. Celebrating beauty, style and design, the riches of Catholic culture, and the hidden life of Nazareth, it is a collaborative compilation of our first decade of journaling. To read the reviews and watch/listen to the interviews, please visit our BOOK page.

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"With God, every moment is the moment of beginning again." ~ Catherine Doherty

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Submit Your Writing to The Journal

We are writers, poets, chefs and artists—we are always crafting new issues and welcome your reflections, prose, projects, recipes, poems, prayers or articles for print consideration.

Please read our submission guidelines and our purpose statement before submitting your writing.

How to Submit Your Writing
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Volunteer-Run, Mission-Led

Soul Gardening Journal is a volunteer-run, nonprofit publication rooted in Washington State. We welcome any donation, large or small, that you feel inspired to give, or advertise with us to reach a like-minded community of faithful women.

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