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Oct 9, 2017
Catholic Influencers

Catholic Social Media Influencers: Fall Product Spotlight and Giveaway

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Catholic Social Media Influencers (CSMI) is a close-knit supportive, interactive, and promotional group of Catholics from around the world with blogs, web pages, and/or social media business accounts.

You can follow Catholic Social Media Influencers on Pinterest!

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The members of CSMI’s love to connect with new people and encourage others to embrace their faith in God and nourish their relationship with Jesus, Mary and all the saints.  Many of them have small businesses that aim to do just that.

This post is to introduce you to some of the members of the CSMI group and some of their businesses.  Out of gratitude for helping these business gain exposure, we will award one winner with 5 AWESOME GIFTS (a beautiful print, a masculine Rosary, a YA novel, a Christmas ornament and a beautiful Liturgical Calendar)!

See the rafflecopter link at the end of the article to help spread the word about these small businesses – and enter to win FIVE awesome prizes!!!

Meet Jessica

Owner of SweetLittleOnesShop on Etsy

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Hello, I’m Jessica, wife to Jim, mom to 3 sweet little ones through the blessing of adoption, and the artisan behind Sweet Little Ones Shop. God’s truth is seen in beauty – and I love to share this through creating beautiful and meaningful printable art. As a wife, mother, and business owner, I can easily get wrapped up in the busyness of life – I often need to be reminded to pause, pray, and listen to God’s call for me in the big and the little moments. So the printables I design serve as beautiful visual reminders to inspire all of us as Catholic women to nurture and deepen our faith in our (sometimes very hectic!) everyday lives.

I’m so excited to include one of my favorite printables in this giveaway! This St. Catherine of Siena quote is a perfect reminder that God is calling us to holiness exactly through our unique set of gifts and experiences that He gave us.
This would be perfect to decorate your home or prayer altar or give as a gift to a fellow sister in Christ. You can purchase yours here for $5: SweetLittleOnesShop

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Read A.J. Cattapan

Author of Seven Riddles to Nowhere

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A.J. Cattapan is a Catholic speaker and author, whose books for teens and tweens have won multiple awards and become popular additions to the reading curriculum in Catholic schools.
 
In the middle grade mystery Seven Riddles to Nowhere,   seventh grader Kameron Boyd must be the first to solve seven riddles involving churches in Chicago in order to inherit a fortune and save his school from closing.
 
This fast-paced mystery filled with quirky characters and fun riddles emphasizes the importance of friendship, teamwork, and community–all wrapped up in a story kids won’t want to put down!

Shop SaongJai

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My name is Aleesa and there is this sweet little shop called SaongJai {sounds like= song jeye} that I run. It means two hearts in Thai and called that name for the two hearts of Jesus and Mary also my sister and I love to make rosaries together and that is how this handmade Catholic goods shop all started out.

Like SaongJai on facebook at: www.facebook.com/saongjai
This awesome gunmetal rosary can always be purchased for the fellow in your life. It is super sturdy, masculine, and simple. The heavy hematite beads are stone and gently warm up as you hold them and pray almost feeling as if the rosary is becoming a part of your hands just as the mysteries you are meditating on should be absorbing into your soul!
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Meet Anne from Kidderbug Kreations

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Hi I’m Anne from Kidderbug Kreations! I sew and embroider gifts for all ages.  All of my items are handcrafted with love so you can give the perfect gift for your loved one. My goal is to provide people quality items that are useful and beautiful at the same time and make gift giving easy and fun.  You can find helpful information on healthy living, happy gifting at www.facebook.com/kidderbugkreations/ or www.instagram.com/kidderbugkreations/ and join my Facebook group at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/129339737402286/.  Best of luck on winning my free standing lace ornament.

This is a beautiful ornament depicting the journey to Bethlehem and would be a lovely addition to any tree.  If you don’t win, you can purchase it or other lace ornaments as well as many other gift items at www.kidderbugkreations.com.

Meet Jessica Connolly

As a Catholic convert myself and new to the idea of liturgical seasons, I was inspired to create modern calendars to help me, my family, and other families navigate the wealth of daily resources available through the Church. In the past year I have also opened an Etsy storefront and a Peter’s Square shop to sell liturgical calendars, sacred art calendars, fine art, and jewelry.

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Our 2017-2018 monthly calendar offers seasonal liturgical colors, daily readings, feast days, and sacred art by contemporary and classical artists. By celebrating liturgical seasons at home, we can experience the full “mystery of Christ from Incarnation and Nativity through his Ascension, to Pentecost and the expectation of the blessed hope of the coming of the Lord” (Catechism 1194).

You can learn more about about all of our liturgical calendars at www.liturgicalcalendars.com We offer a yearly calendar with seasonal colors included, an interactive yearly calendar for kids (or adults) who like to complete the calendar colors themselves, and a variety of other prints with uplifting quotes. We also offer bulk pricing for bookstores, classes, and groups. 


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  1. Lindsay says

    October 11, 2017 at 9:09 am

    Awesome fellow Catholic artists. Thanks for sharing their beautiful ministries!

  2. Caitlyn says

    October 11, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    Whoever wins this is so lucky!!! Wow!!

  3. Brittany says

    October 11, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    What an awesome giveaway. Thank you all for sharing your talents, it’s so great discovering new Catholic shops that I can support this holiday season.

  4. Cecilia says

    October 12, 2017 at 7:27 am

    I was enjoy reading more about these catholic women. What a great giveaway! Thank you for hosting it!

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Journal for tweens and teens

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I’m Amy Brooks, I connect Catholics! Make Catholic friends that love a GNO! Attend a retreat, start a parish group! Author of Be Yourself Journals 🙂

Will you stop and pray with me? Any special inten Will you stop and pray with me?

Any special intentions?
Cheers to Friday! 🍷 I was SO EXCITED when a while Cheers to Friday! 🍷
I was SO EXCITED when a while back THE @stephanieweinert Stephanie Weinert tagged me in her #7quicktakes #sevenquicktakes #fridayintroductions post.

I’m jumping in today! 

1. I recently took my own “headshots”. The first photo is one of MANY photos I took. It was super windy that day. If you need professional photos… give it a try - you can save a ton of $ this way! I used a tripod and my phone!

2. I see a lot of people posting photos of 2016. In 2016 I heard Gianna Emanuela (daughter of Saint Gianna) give a talk. I remember thinking, “her Dad sounds like a saint too!” I got to meet her. My husband and oldest son met her and asked her to pray that we could adopt again. 40 weeks later our twins were born!

3. Gianna Emmanuela is doing all she can to help the world see how holy her Father was. She has made prayer cards with Ecclesiastic approval. I’m asking Pietro Molla to intercede for a special intention. I will post more about this soon! He is such an inspiring man!

4. I have two guilty pleasures. I love getting my hair done and every once in a while I get a box from Stitch Fix. My coat was in one of those boxes.

5. I can’t remember all the pictures I chose for this post. I’m super forgetful. It’s not my age, I’ve always been this way. Saint Anthony is busy with just me most of the time.

6. We are taking our Christmas tree down this weekend. I loved our tree so much this year. My husband, all 3 children and me picked it out. We all agreed upon it and it really is so perfect.

7. I’m not so great at tech. I don’t know how to go back and see which pictures I posted without deleting this whole post. I promised after this post I would play a @saints.alive.pod episode for my daughter. I’m off to listen to another episode for at least the 3rd time. Hoping a new one comes out soon 😉 

Thank you for reading all that! I’m so grateful you’re here! Tell me something about you!!!

Thank you Stephanie for tagging me months ago? ago… This is how behind I am on everything!
Who wants friends that pray behind your back!? Who Who wants friends that pray behind your back!?
Who wants friends that will pray with you and for you?
Let’s bless one another and pray as much as possible!!!

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen!

#Catholicfriends #praymoreworryless
Small prayer groups can be so powerful! I had so Small prayer groups can be so powerful!

I had so much fun attending this Prayer Wine Chocolate Parish gathering!

Even though it was dark before it began…
Even though it cold and raining…
Even though life is so incredibly busy…
These ladies left their homes to pray together and share some time to just be themselves!

Jessica Benfield leads this Prayer Wine Chocolate group in Pennsylvania.

Do you want to lead a parish Prayer Wine Chocolate group?
If yes, comment below!

I can help you make it happen!!

Come Holy Spirit!

#prayerwinechocolate #Catholicfriends #missionarydisciples #newevangelization #PraytheRosary
1. Get more people praying the Spiritual Adoption 1. Get more people praying the Spiritual Adoption Prayer…this prayer saves lives!
2. Get more young people copies of Be Yourself Journals! Wondering about identity is normal and common… these books has guidance, answers and it’s fun to use!
3. Establish more Prayer Wine Chocolate parish groups. Women desire friends they can pray AND laugh with!

Which number- or numbers- do you think I should focus on most?!!???

Please comment! I need your help!

Seriously, I have ADHD.

#Catholic #prolife #Catholicfriends #Catholicfellowship #Catholicmom
Would you love a girls’ night out with women who s Would you love a girls’ night out with women who share your faith, but you aren’t quite sure how to make that happen?

If you’re seeking Catholic friendships without losing fun, a Prayer Wine Chocolate gathering is exactly what you (and other women in your parish!) didn’t know you needed.

And now, starting this kind of group at your own parish is easy, with the Prayer Wine Chocolate Parish Leader Kit! You don’t need to be an event planner, have a background in theology, or know a whole bunch of people in your parish to get started — you just have to be willing to say “yes” to the Lord’s invitation to get the ball rolling, and we’ll walk you through the rest!

We created a digital kit which you can get BUT grab the FREE resource first (huge thank you to Jessica from @sallykpub who designed it, to @vacationlearning_blog who inspired the movement and @dellamadonnarosaries who sponsored it)

COMMENT FRIENDS if you want to learn more!!

This isn’t a formal Bible study that’s intimidating or involves lots of homework you don’t have time for. It’s simply a low-prep, easy to run, and inviting format to gather Catholic women together in fun, conversation, and prayer. Your future faith friends are waiting to meet you — the Prayer Wine Chocolate Parish Leader Kit will help you make that happen!

#Catholic #GNO #Catholicfriends #Catholicwomen #catholicmom
I LOVE this shop!!! @novenaroseco Whether you’re I LOVE this shop!!!
@novenaroseco 
Whether you’re looking for a personalized gifts, practical gifts with just the right dose of holy humor or a group of gifts for your Board of Directors you will be pleased with the work and options made available by Jennifer and John!

Give @novenaroseco a follow and remember them when you’re shopping 🛍️!

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Jesus, Mary and Joseph I love you very much . . . Jesus, Mary and Joseph
I love you very much . . .
 
#HolyFamily #JesusMaryandJoseph #Catholicprayer #itsawonderfullife
I once read that more souls enter heaven on Christ I once read that more souls enter heaven on Christmas Eve then any other day of the year.
Jesus wants us all to be with Him… and He’s fun. He loves a birthday party… and a wedding 😉 
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A DIY Catholic Journal Kit is such a FUN gift! Ide A DIY Catholic Journal Kit is such a FUN gift!
Ideas of what to include:
1. A copy of Be Yourself: a Journal for Catholic Girls 
2. A zipper pouch
3. Two or more stickers 
4. A fun pen
5. A holy card 
6. Washi tape
7. Set of fine tip markers, gel pens and/or colored pencils.

Would you add anything!?
I would have LOVED this as a kid…you?

#journalkit #tweenjournal #devotional
Be Yourself: a Journal for Catholic Girls! I’m sti Be Yourself: a Journal for Catholic Girls!
I’m still so excited and grateful I was given the opportunity to write this book!!!
#catholicmom #catholicsonline #catholicchristian #catholic 
Thank you @whispersofloveandfaith Tammi for your recent review!!

“ I bought one of Amy’s journals for my daughter when she was 12. Each page encourages them to be the best version of themselves. I love how this journal appeals to both the introvert/extrovert and the artistic/non-artistic. There’s so much for everyone in this journal.”
This was a team effort! 👍🫶🏼 Thanks to my daughter This was a team effort! 👍🫶🏼
Thanks to my daughter for helping me make this reel!

#Catholicsonline #momlife #tweenbooks #author
Life has been madness 🌪️ 🤡 but I’m so happy and gr Life has been madness 🌪️ 🤡 but I’m so happy and grateful for the moments that slip in between.
Happy Sunday!
Merry Advent!
God bless you!

#Catholicblog #Catholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccontent
Getting to know God better and learning who you ar Getting to know God better and learning who you are in His eyes can be fun and exciting!

The Be Yourself Journals offer a guide that help 9 to 13 year olds learn introspection and personal prayer.

Order from me this week and get a free surprise gift!
Also available on Amazon and other online bookstores!

Up level this gift by adding gel pens, washi tape and other fun stationary for girls… for boys, include a fidget pen!

Let me know if you need the link or if you have questions!

If you bought one before, share your thoughts in the comments so others can read them!

Thank you for your support!

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Why is it that girls can be SO MEAN!??? When I was Why is it that girls can be SO MEAN!???
When I was a “tween” I longed to fit in with the other girls that shared my interests… but, I was not welcomed.

It hurt. It hurt a lot.

I wondered why… why did they not want to be my friend?
Why wasn’t I considered “cool”?

I asked my mom… and her advice to me was, “Just Be Yourself “.

I know she wanted to help me… but I wish she not only said that, but handed me this book too.

That is why I wrote it.

God DOES have plans and talents unique to every person… but when we are young we are still discovering His call for us.

My Catholic faith saved me.

The wisdom of Our Lord and the Saints that surrendered their lives to Him are so helpful.

And the best part… learning this can be enjoyable!!!
If you know a young girl around the ages of 10 to 13 who is struggling… give them this book!

Buy it from me this week and I’ll mail it with a sticker and a holy card!

I highly recommend you add fun pens, markers, washi tape and other things found in a journal kit!
She’ll love it… and you will too!

Move over mean girls… our God is bigger than that drama!

#meangirls #67 #middleschool #tweengirls #faithandfriendship #Catholicmom #Christianmom #dramadramadrama
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One person will WIN all of these and more! Enter t One person will WIN all of these and more! Enter to win NOW! Contest ends Dec.1

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When I was a little girl, I vaguely remember a sil When I was a little girl, I vaguely remember a silver and blue medal fastened to my school uniform with a pin. My mom put that medal on my uniform. I don’t remember asking any questions, but I still think that blue was so pretty.
Fast forward about 9 years, and another memory surfaces… my Dad took our family to a church in a neighborhood we had to drive to. I remember parking across the street and entering the front doors of the @miraculousmedal Shrine. I recall the pads of paper placed on the marble in front of the different statues. These little memo 📝 pads were notes to God, asking Our Lady to intercede for us. I loved that I could write an intention but that one of the suggestions was “for a Catholic boyfriend” I was 15, I checked that box.
But honestly, I wasn’t a “Mary” person when it came to prayer.
Any personal prayer addressed Jesus or God.
10 years later my friend’s Mom gave me a Miraculous Medal keychain. I put it on my keys and life went on…

And over a decade later… it was that shrine I went to with this big idea about a Catholic gift guide and a giveaway.

But confession, many times in between those years each and every time I was going through something hard,I visited that place.
I poured my hearts desires on those little memo papers.
I asked Our Blessed Mother to pray for me.
I begged God to answer my prayers.

And He did.

Without me knowing the details of the Miraculous Medal.
But that time I went in there with the gift guide and giveaway idea… I was asked if I was only going to write one blog post.

That question inspired a second.
I researched the Miraculous Medal and read that Our Lady promised graces, especially to those who wore it around their neck.

More graces? Yes please 

I wrote a post…” 5 Reasons Why I wear a Miraculous Medal and maybe You Should Too”.
Church Pop @churchpop asked if they could publish it.
It went viral… at least viral for me.

And a few weeks ago, I brought about 30 women there for a retreat.

I didn’t pursue Mary, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal… I pursued her Son.
My pursuit was sloppy.
Like any mother, she couldn’t resist helping me a little.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you
No one is EVER beyond God’s abundant love, generos No one is EVER beyond God’s abundant love, generosity and power.

#Hope #yearofhope #empireofhope #Godismerciful
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