{"product_id":"labora-scented-candle","title":"Labora Scented Candle – Fir, Cedarwood \u0026 Spruce | 5.5 oz Coconut Soy Wax | Made in USA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLabora Scented Candle – Fir, Cedarwood \u0026amp; Spruce | 5.5 oz | Hand-Poured at Conception Abbey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ancient Benedictine motto \u003cem\u003eOra et Labora\u003c\/em\u003e — pray and work — calls us to find the sacred in the everyday. The \u003cstrong\u003eLabora Scented Candle\u003c\/strong\u003e was born from that call. Its fragrance is the forest at its most honest: the sharp clarity of fir, the warm depth of cedarwood, and the cool bite of spruce. Together they create a scent that doesn't distract — it anchors. Whether you're settling into focused work, entering a time of quiet prayer, or simply need a moment to breathe, Labora fills the room with the kind of stillness that only nature can offer. Hand-poured by the Benedictine monks of \u003cstrong\u003eConception Abbey\u003c\/strong\u003e in Conception, Missouri, every candle is a small act of purposeful craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:16px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e🌲 Forest-Inspired Fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eCrisp fir, warm cedarwood, and cool spruce — a grounding woodland scent that sharpens focus and quiets the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Clean-Burning Wax Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eCoconut \u0026amp; soy wax burns cleaner and longer than paraffin — no harsh chemicals, just a steady, even flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e✝️ Made at Conception Abbey\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eCrafted by Benedictine monks in Conception, MO — a living expression of \u003cem\u003eora et labora\u003c\/em\u003e, prayer and purposeful work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e🎁 A Thoughtful Catholic Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eIdeal for Confirmation, graduation, Father's Day, RCIA, or any occasion calling for a meaningful, faith-rooted gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;max-width:600px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"min-width:300px;border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.5 oz (156 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eWax Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCoconut \u0026amp; Soy Wax Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFir, Cedarwood \u0026amp; Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePour Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eHand-poured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e70118\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCatholic Faith Store\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCandle Care \u0026amp; Safety Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;max-width:600px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"min-width:300px;border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eTrim Wick\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eTrim to 1\/8\"–1\/4\" before every lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFirst Burn\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBurn 3–4 hours initially to prevent tunneling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMax Burn Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDo not burn more than 4 hours at a time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSupervision\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eNever burn unattended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eHeat-resistant surface; away from drafts, debris, children, pets \u0026amp; combustibles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Labora smell like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabora is a crisp, woodsy fragrance built around fir, cedarwood, and spruce. Think of a quiet walk through an evergreen forest — clean, grounding, and naturally calming. It's not sweet or floral; it's the scent of focused stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \u003cem\u003eLabora\u003c\/em\u003e mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabora\u003c\/em\u003e is Latin for \"work\" and is the second half of the Benedictine motto \u003cem\u003eOra et Labora\u003c\/em\u003e — \"Pray and Work.\" The name reflects the monks' belief that diligent, purposeful work is itself a form of prayer and worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy coconut and soy wax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoconut and soy wax are plant-based alternatives to paraffin that burn cleaner, produce less soot, and carry fragrance more evenly. They also tend to have a longer burn life, so you get more hours of enjoyment from each candle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho makes this candle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Labora candle is hand-poured by the Benedictine monks of \u003cstrong\u003eConception Abbey\u003c\/strong\u003e in Conception, Missouri. Their candle-making is a direct expression of monastic life — each pour a quiet act of prayer and craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good gift for a Catholic man?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Labora's woodsy, grounding scent makes it one of our most popular choices for men. It's a natural fit for Father's Day, Confirmation, graduation, or any occasion where you want a gift that's both practical and spiritually meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CFS Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52233492693223,"sku":"70118","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5636\/1703\/files\/IMG_7531.webp?v=1781984411","url":"https:\/\/www.catholicfaithstore.com\/products\/labora-scented-candle","provider":"Catholic Faith Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}