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Nov 21, 2018
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Spiritual Stocking Stuffers Gift Guide: 35 Holy, but Trendy, Gifts to Give This Year (plus a Giveaway)!!

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In full disclosure, I received products in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  I love Christmas shopping and giving gifts that people truly love.

And, if I’m being honest, I like getting gifts too!

This year, let’s give presents that uplift the spirit and encourage faith in Our Lord.

We all know Christmas is Jesus’ birthday.  I love finding ideas that can incorporate His love for us into our modern lives.

There are so many businesses and artists out there that make gifts encouraging prayer, love of neighbor and hope!

Here are a few I am LOVING this year!

For teens and young adults:

  1. The Holy Spirit Chaplet Bracelet by Rakstar Designs*

This is so pretty and a nice change up from the Rosary bracelet (which I also love)!  Rakstar Designs is a shop with a whole variety of items.  The jewelry is beautiful.

I’m also loving their new mug that states “Morning Has Broken: Coffee will fix it”!  These products honor Our Lord and look cool doing so.

2. Temporary Tattoos from Just Love Prints.

My absolute favorite is the “Be Not Afraid” one written in St. John Paul II’s handwriting. Lindsey, the shop owner, also makes car magnets, stickers, phone cases and more.  You have got to check out her shop!

3. Add to the theme of being fearless, give this mini-tablet pouch gift set from DaySpring

Natural Life products are trendy and positive. This is my sister Veronica. She’s wearing a Natural Life Head Band and holding a Natural Life bag.

4. A “Happy Bag” from Natural Life

This company encourages being grateful, choosing joy and spreading hope and happiness!  Today we are well aware that anxiety and despair are often experienced by young people.  These kinds of gifts are one way to remind the receiver that they are loved after the holiday is over.

5. A Prayer Box

I love this  Warrior Not a Worrier Prayer box. Fits perfectly in a stocking and a trendy, stylish reminder to pray and give our worries to God!

6. Purple Sacred Heart Boho Bracelet

This unique and beautiful triple wrap bracelet features a button clasp with the Sacred Heart set into textured jeweler’s clay and sealed with resin. A mixture of purple Jasper gemstone beads and pale lavender glass beads are individually and securely hand knotted. The bracelet is designed to wrap three times around the wrist and is secured by looping the button through the knotted leather loop. The total length is 22″ and it can also be worn as a necklace. Perfect for a woman who wants to wear and share her faith in a beautiful way!

7. Fun Socks!

For those that still leave your shoes out the night before December 6th, St. Nick Socks are perfect!  For Christmas morning, St. Michael and St. Therese’ socks are perfect stocking stuffers and add on gifts 🙂 . Let’s be honest, who can’t use a new pair of socks?

For the guys:

8. A Stainless Steel St. Benedict (or Miraculous Medal) Money Clip by Relics by Rose

Stainless Steel Money Clip for men with a choice of Miraculous Medal or St. Benedict Cross medal. Each piece shows one side of the medal, set into blue or black jeweler’s clay and sealed with resin.

Put some money in it and that gift is a sure winner!

9. Chesterton Coaster Set

These handsome coasters feature a woodgrain pattern, simple imagery, and an awesome quote from GK Chesterton:

“In Catholicism, the pint, the pipe, and the Cross can all fit together.”
10. Drinking with St. Nick: Christmas Cocktails for Sinners and Saints
Hot gin toddies. Smoking rosemary old fashioneds. A “wet” Advent calendar. Now you can experience Christmas the way it was meant to be celebrated: with festive cocktails and a lively history of Saint Nicholas and other saints! Michael Foley, author of Drinking with the Saints, presents holiday drink recipes; beer, wine, and cider recommendations; and witty instruction on how to honor the saints in this exquisite gift book that will make your Christmas more spirited than ever before. 
Confession:  I love this book, so it’s not just for guys!
 
11. Catholic Beard Balm
12. St. Michael Socks from Sock Religious
13. The Little Catholic Box – Holiday Edition

Each box contains snacks and treats from five religious orders from all over the country. There is a large or small box to choose from.  Who doesn’t like a snack that taste heavenly???

14. A Rosary from corbands.com

Rugged Rosaries make the user aware that praying the Rosary is truly using a strong spiritual weapon.

 

Tween Girls

15. Catholic pin-back buttons from Annunciation Designs

16. Shine – 11 Piece Magnet Set from DaySpring

This magnet set includes the Fruit of the Holy Spirit and is perfect for her locker!

magnet set includes the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)

17. Inspirational Pencils

Where was this “Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry” pencil for my math classes???  

18. Be Yourself: A Catholic Journal for Girls!

I’m happy to report this book, which I wrote, is a best seller!!!! You can also donate one so I can make sure more girls get these books for Christmas (donate here: Donate a Be Yourself Journal this Christmas!)

Here is a video review of the journal:Catholics Online Video Review on Facebook

Add an Illustrated Faith Journaling Kit and this Journal It Pen Pack from DaySpring to get them even more excited about their new journal!

19. A small scapular kit from SaongJai

This scapular kit includes two iron-on panel images of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4 wool woven cloth panels(not wool felt), brown and yellow thread, and two 18 inch strings for connecting the scapular together. This is the perfect kit for someone with limited sewing skills, beginners, or children. It gives the look of a hand embroidered scapular.

20. Lisieux Nail Polish

NAIL POLISH FOR YOUR SOUL AND A HOLY REMINDER YOU CAN TAKE ANYWHERE!
 

For Women

21. Young Living Essential Oils

My awesome friend, devout Catholic and foster mom Caitlyn Anderson from Catholics Online sells these products and was nice enough to send me some when I was recovering from my hospital stay this summer. I absolutely love thieves and that this company not only sells natural oils to soothe our bodies and minds, but they have make-up too 🙂 Plus, you could actually gift someone Frankincense and Myrrh which is awesome.

*The Come Holy Spirit  bracelet also features a diffuser bead and hand lettered pendant reading “come Holy Spirit.” Use any of your favorite scents to add a little extra something to your prayer experience.

22. and 23. Morning Has Broken Coffee Mug and a Stay Connected Journal

It does wonders to a woman’s day when she can have a cup of coffee with God 🙂

24. Gorgeous Rosary Wrap Bracelet

This unique Catholic bracelet features a button clasp with your choice of the Benedictine cross or Miraculous Medal set into textured jeweler’s clay and sealed with resin. A mixture of natural shell, gemstone beads and Czech glass beads are individually and securely hand knotted. There are 50 of the smaller beads and 4 of the larger round beads, making this bracelet suitable for tracking the prayers of the rosary. The bracelet is designed to wrap three times around the wrist and is secured by looping the button through the knotted leather loop. The total length is 22″. Perfect for a woman who wants to wear and share her faith in a beautiful way! Made by Relics by Rose

25. Anything from The Little Catholic Box

For children:

26. Louie the Lamb the Lil’ Prayer Buddy

This little guy and company has been on my list every year.  I gave one to my niece and my brother told me she absolutely loves it!  Santa is bringing one to our house this year!

27. Hair Bows 4 Life

Move over “JO-JO Bow”, there’s a Catholic Version and they are super stylish!

28. Bible Verse/Saint Quote Pencils

Boys and Girls will love these bold colored pencils that remind them to be strong, courageous and kind!

29 and 30 Saints and Bible Board Books


31. Shine Bright Felt Busy Book

This ‘Shine Bright’ felt busy book for babies will bring hours of enjoyment and keep little hands busy discovering interactive elements.  It is inspired by the biblical figures of Samuel and Esther—babies who were loved by God and grew up to be used by Him in amazing ways. A perfect gift for baby.

32. Fishing for Saints Card Game

Love this game – instead of saying, “go fish”, the rules say, “go pray”!

 

For Families:

This may not fit into a stocking, but I think it is gorgeous and an amazing idea:

33. and 34. The Complete Illuminated Rosary

You can purchase a hardback edition with all the Mysteries or purchase individual Mystery books.

35. Wine in a bag made by my awesome friend Jen at RoseSewsbyJennifer.  Not only does Jen sells awesome wine bags, tote bags, scarves, children’s clothing, aprons, tree skirts and more, but she is a devout Catholic who is constantly giving her time to love others in the pro-life world.

And of course – CHOCOLATE!!

Don’t forget the most heavenly chocolate out there is made by the very holy and sweet Trappistine Sisters in New England!

I would love if you shopped from this list and entered the giveaway!

One blessed person will win a huge prize which includes:

A prayer box from Natural Life

A Temporary Tattoo Kit from Just Love Prints

A Rugged Rosary

A Money Clip from Relics by Rose

A Louie the Lil Prayer Buddy

A signed copy of Drinking with Saint Nick

St. Michael Socks from Sock Religious

Inspirational Pencils from The Little Catholic Box

A Hair Bow from Hair Bows 4 Life

A Fishing with the Saints Card Game

An Illuminated Rosary Book

Essential Oil Lip Balm

A Chesterton Coaster Set

AND MORE!!!!a Rafflecopter giveaway


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  1. Jessica says

    November 21, 2018 at 8:15 am

    I’d love the Stay Connected journal.

  2. Mary Thissen says

    November 21, 2018 at 9:08 am

    I’d love Louie the Prayer Buddy for my Goddaughter!

  3. Gretchen says

    November 21, 2018 at 9:19 am

    So many fantastic ideas

  4. Jolene Sis says

    November 21, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    Thank you for the ideas!

  5. Amy Ferguson says

    November 21, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    I love these suggestions! Thank you!

  6. Margaret says

    November 21, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    Another great list of gifts. I love all the creative Catholic women on this list.

  7. Anita says

    November 21, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    I would love the socks! 🙂 HOW FUN! but the prayer buddy for my son 🙂

  8. Fouad says

    November 22, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    These are such cool products! I should get some of them for my relatives!

  9. Tanya says

    November 22, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    These are wonderful ideas. Thank you!

  10. Stefanie says

    November 24, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    How to pick?!! I’m interested in the illuminated rosary set of books. They look so pretty!

  11. Allison says

    November 26, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    So many amazing resources for my 4 little girls 🙂 Love this!!!

  12. Megan B says

    November 27, 2018 at 8:07 am

    Great ideas! May have to get socks for my goddaughter.

  13. Tanya says

    November 27, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    I would love the temporary tattoos. Shopping for my husband and children (and myself I guess too)

  14. Brigid says

    November 27, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    Love the Chesterton coasters! Looking for ideas for my hubby. 🙂

  15. Kathy says

    November 28, 2018 at 11:25 am

    Awesome! These would all make great gifts. Thanks for putting this together!

  16. Traci Sumner says

    November 29, 2018 at 9:47 am

    I need a journal for my tween. This has been a rough year for her.

  17. Giselle says

    November 29, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    I’m interested in the illuminated rosary set of books. thanks for ideas!!

  18. Angie says

    November 29, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    What a great list!!! Thanks for compiling it. If I had to pick for me, the sacred heart bracelet or maybe the St. Nick drink book but I have already clicked through some links for my godchildren. Thanks!

  19. Cara says

    November 30, 2018 at 4:21 am

    rugged rosaries and the coasters would be an excellent gift for my adult sons. 🙂

  20. Maja says

    November 30, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    Great suggestions! The win would definitely took care of everybody on my giving list this Christmas!😉

  21. Adrian Rouleau says

    December 1, 2018 at 7:08 am

    I love the cord bands rosaries

  22. Susan McCormick says

    December 1, 2018 at 8:09 am

    I would love a prayer box for my father in law

  23. Lexie says

    December 4, 2018 at 9:40 am

    I love all these things!!! I’ll take em all 🙂

  24. Maria says

    December 4, 2018 at 10:46 am

    So many adorable gifts! I’d love the socks, rosary, and coasters for myself.

  25. Maria says

    December 4, 2018 at 11:02 am

    Great list! Thanks for the ideas!

  26. Leslie says

    December 4, 2018 at 11:49 am

    I want the Chesterton coasters. I am looking for things for my husband.

  27. Katie says

    December 4, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    I love the boho bracelet, so gorgeous!!!!

    • Amy says

      December 5, 2018 at 6:34 am

      I have my eye on that one too!

  28. Jen L says

    December 4, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    First time here and am in love with so many of your ideas!

    • Amy says

      December 5, 2018 at 6:34 am

      Thank you Jen!!!

  29. Stephanie Grant says

    December 4, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    I would like to find the Young Living Essential Oils in my stocking this year. I love these ideas and will be looking into picking some up for my kids.

  30. S Harris says

    December 4, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Love these ideas!

  31. Mandy says

    December 4, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    What great ideas!

  32. Nicole Estevez says

    December 5, 2018 at 2:17 am

    Thanks for these great ideas! I have a few people who are tough to shop for and this has given me some inspiration. 🙂

  33. Vox says

    December 5, 2018 at 6:50 am

    That rosary is extremely beautiful! 🌸 I think we had done this one year when our kids were small; we bought them tween Bibles and faith-based book marks. We also participated in a secret Santa gift exchange at church and did something similar. Great ideas. 😀

  34. Pam says

    December 5, 2018 at 8:01 am

    So many great ideas. I’m shopping for friends and of course, my kids.

  35. Ally says

    December 5, 2018 at 8:07 am

    I love the prayer bracelet and that beautiful wrap bracelet. A simple and beautiful way to remember the reason for the season! I was recently given a prayer bracelet and love it!

  36. Toni Sprouse says

    December 5, 2018 at 10:37 am

    What a great treasure of ideas!! If I had to choose, I really like the “Happy Bag” from Natural Life

  37. Lesly Figueroa says

    December 5, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    The socks are my favorite but all the prizes are amazing I hope I could win😊

  38. Katie says

    December 5, 2018 at 7:30 pm

    I love the all the bracelets. Shopping for ideas for my hubby

  39. Elisabeth says

    December 5, 2018 at 11:16 pm

    I love the money clips from Relics by Rose! Such a great idea for my husband!

  40. Elisabeth says

    December 5, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    I love the book ideas for my toddler!

  41. Cassandra D says

    December 5, 2018 at 11:37 pm

    The Bible Verse/Saint Quote Pencils for my cousin.

  42. Gian says

    December 5, 2018 at 11:56 pm

    I like the scapular kit so much!

  43. gebaeudereinigung doeninghaus ort says

    December 12, 2018 at 8:29 am

    NH

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We needed a low cost, fun one-day out with our family, and this was great!
 
The Padre Pio museum and the shrine grounds are a great place to pray and learn more about this anything but boring Saint!
And I have to say we all had a blast looking at the nostalgic candy, ordering our ice cream and playing pinball at The Peppermint Stick!

Padre Pio, pray for us!!!

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In 2016 I listened to Father Pio Mandato recount t In 2016 I listened to Father Pio Mandato recount this story and I couldn’t help but laugh 😂.

Father Pio Mandato was able to visit Padre Pio a few times as a boy with his Grandfather. He remembered how Padre Pio in the presence of some Capuchins and laymen, Padre Pio enjoyed the fellowship and he loved to tell jokes and make his friends laugh.

What a joy to know that those in heaven have a sense of humor!

Saint Padre Pio, pray for us!

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When I was growing up my friend used to invite me When I was growing up my friend used to invite me to go to “fellowship” with her at their church. That was not a word or idea I was familiar with… 

Later I was taught that faith is a gift… but I didn’t truly understand that until it was faith that was keeping me hanging on…
Having friends to share prayer intentions with and who will not only pray with you but laugh and become your community is priceless,
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Let us pray together for our priests! In the name Let us pray together for our priests! In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Saint Teresa of Avila is credited with this quote: “Behind each priest, there is a demon fighting for his fall. If we have the language to criticize them, we must have twice as much to pray for them”.

The parish I have been attending for over 20 years has always been blessed either such wonderful priests. I am so grateful, and if I’m being honest, quite sad to see this one go on to another assignment.

Let us fervently pray for all Catholic priests… for they truly help us know and love Jesus Christ more.

God bless Father Windle … and @irishclan7 we loved the ice cream truck at his farewell. Our twins had actually made up a song they would sing on pancake breakfast days… perhaps one day I’ll convince them to sing it for you or for Father Windle 😉 

If you’ve read this far, comment the name of a priest you are praying for!

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I catch my daughter using these books often! She’s 9 but has loved them for a couple years now!

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If Saint Maria Goretti could send us a letter from If Saint Maria Goretti could send us a letter from heaven… it might say this!

Only about 7 Saints were highlighted in the Be Yourself Journal…. Saint Maria Goretti was one of those Saints.

Saint Maria Goretti, pray for us!

Comment below if you want me to read the other letters!

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If yes, I highly recommend this series by @mariarileyauthor Maria Riley!

My son read the Saint John Bosch book together and we both enjoyed it!

Maria… what are the other titles in the series?
Parents, Godparents, Grandparents and super Aunts… get these for the 1st through 3rd graders you know!

Follow @catholicsonline @prayerwinechocolate and @mariarileyauthor for more posts like this!

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I think every page is my favorite 😍 Do you have a I think every page is my favorite 😍 Do you have a favorite page of the Be Yourself Journal? Or is this your first time seeing it?

Tag your friends with daughters!

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What if we combined prayer journaling with junk jo What if we combined prayer journaling with junk journaling???

Let’s find out together with @wendytownley on Saturday morning!

Join us for a fun workshop- and put some time to be pray and be creative on your calendar this weekend!
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Junk Journaling plus Prayer Journaling = Falling i Junk Journaling plus Prayer Journaling = Falling in love with prayer on a whole new level!!
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Saturday’s Prayer Wine Chocolate Event was AWESOME Saturday’s Prayer Wine Chocolate Event was AWESOME!
So thankful @allentowndiocese hosted and organized this beautiful day with the help of Trials to Triumph (T3) a foundation that helps families in the area and created a beautiful space to pray, reflect and enjoy the company of others.

Some highlights:

🙏Over 60 women prayed the Rosary together and I used Julia Miller’s @freshrosary Praying the Promises Rosary guide to lead each mystery. Julia several women came up to me afterwards to ask where they could get a copy… the said it really moved them ❤️

🤗One woman said, “I have no Catholic friends!” to which I responded, “You do now!!” THIS the beauty of Prayer Wine Chocolate! 

🏫 I got to see an old friend from college and it was so much fun catching up with her! Her name is Maria which was one wink from the Blessed Mother - but definitely not the only one!

♥️It was the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  I shared some stories about IHM nuns… I had met with all but one of the group that resides at our parish convent. The one Sister that missed our gathering… well her Mom and sister attended this event! This place is about an hour and a half from my house! What are the odds??? 

Signal graces are so cool.😎 

I hope women who attended start a Prayer Wine Chocolate group in their parish!

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Saint Anthony is not my go to for parking spots ( Saint Anthony is not my go to for parking spots ( I mean, the guy deserves a coffee break or something… I’m constantly dialing his number!!!).

My unofficial patron Saint of finding a parking spot is SAINT POLYCARP!
 Years ago a coworker (fellow teacher, we taught in a Catholic High School together) told me she always asks Saint Polycarp to help her find parking and he never lets her down.
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“No one is asking him for anything!!!”

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A funny thing happened at a recent Prayer Wine Cho A funny thing happened at a recent Prayer Wine Chocolate gathering…

Our Lady ended up at the table with us before we began to pray the Rosary.

And as if it was perfectly orchestrated by the Holy Spirit… she was located at the head of the table.

That night was so incredibly fun. I remember thinking about how Bishop Barron once said;

“The flag of the Holy Spirit is JOY”.

That is what that night felt like to me. The Holy Spirit was there and moving!

Thank you Jessica (@sallykpub ) for successfully running a PWC group during the 2025-2026 year!

Thank you Betsy (@vacationlearning_blog ) for pioneering this adventure!!!

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Life has been extra busy lately. Here are a few mo Life has been extra busy lately.
Here are a few moments I’d like to share with you ❤️

1. I recorded, edited and published a reel. I have many on my to do list but responsibilities have pulled me in so many directions lately. I really enjoy making reels. I hope to publish more soon!

2. I thought about backing out of the shore (that’s Philly for beach) field trip and keeping my son home too. I had fearful, anxious thoughts the days and night before. I’m so glad I didn’t cave to them. My oldest son had a fantastic day with his classmates. The chaperones and teacher had a great day too. I think God gave us all a mini retreat. I am so grateful ☺️ 

3. Colleen discovered @thelandmark.cafe serves @sevenweekscoffee a week before the trip and suggested we go there. I suggested we pray a Rosary on the beach. These kinds of friendships make all the hard things in life so much lighter. Plus, we bought matching sweatshirts. ❤️ you @colleeenm 

4. I was an assistant track coach this Spring! My daughter wanted to run and we even convinced her older brother to sign up too! This is extra special to me since this was a sport I participated in and coached for years before motherhood. I’m excited to see my children continue to put their best feet forward on the track and in the field events too.

5. I was a disgruntled, unenthusiastic assistant coach when I first received the Paper Plate Award assignment. As I took on this work, I truly began to enjoy it. I realized how little I do just for the sake of creativity and leisure. This assignment was a gift. I’m super proud of my surfboard and must give credit to YouTubers who make it possible for me to draw anything 

6. My husband had a birthday last week. He took off from work and we had lunch at Panera Bread while the kids were in school. It was lovely and delicious!

7. This year when I chaperoned the Churches and Cheesesteaks field trip I did NOT get a flat tire. This makes for a happier chaperone. I think I ate a Pat’s cheesesteak but it may have even Geno’s. Either way… good. I don’t mind being a tourist in my hometown of Philly. Honestly, I quite enjoy it.

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We were not ease dropping on purpose… but I couldn We were not ease dropping on purpose… but I couldn’t help to listen when I overheard…

One young woman to another wearing a baby..
“Look at his white hair!!!”

Mother wearing baby: I know, we picked out his name before he was born and when we came out we looked up what his name means and is means “white hair”

Other woman: No way!!!

Baby wearing Mama; “The Lord knows!”
Other woman: He sure does!”

Me to friend who also overheard this; “Oh I LOVE ❤️ this place!!!”

The Lord indeed knows!
Praise the Lord!

The Lord knew that I would be planning to make a reel for @sevenweekscoffee … but I didn’t know @colleeenm would have told me about this coffee shop that serves Seven Weeks Coffee and it just happens to be where we were taking our 8th graders on their class trip!

The Lord knew…
He also knew it would be the day of @thelandmark.cafe ‘s soft opening!

We got to order brunch and I must say not only the coffee was delicious but so was the GOAT Omelette!

Thank you @sevenweekscoffee for sending me some coffee! Thank you @thelandmark.cafe for an incredible experience and an amazing Golden Hour iced coffee!#catholic #catholicwoman #prolife #catholicwomen #catholicmom
Who lives in PA and wants to get together in June Who lives in PA and wants to get together in June 13th???

Let’s celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary together!

We will pray the Rosary, sip wine and enjoy snacks and I’ll share how this ministry will unite our hearts to our Blessed Mother and ultimately to the Heart of Jesus!

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“Catholics see wine as a gift to treasure, not an “Catholics see wine as a gift to treasure, not an evil to fear.”

I am delighted to share this book written by @emilystimpsonchapman with you!

On Mother’s Day I enjoyed a few moments of silence and solitude on my deck with a cup of coffee and this hardback book that I think is absolutely perfect for a coffee table.

Since I’m a total history buff and definitely appreciate a glass of wine 🍷 I couldn’t say yes fast enough when I was offered a review copy of this book!

I so appreciate Emily’s introduction which I devoured and even took notes (yes, that is me relaxing) on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

My top bucket list wish is to go to Italy one day… so the first chapter is helping me write my dream itinerary.

If you are looking for more Catholic inspired content or even a gift for a friend… I highly recommend this book.

Let me know if you have it or read it! 
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It’s that easy. Share your intentions; Pray a Rosa It’s that easy. Share your intentions;
Pray a Rosary tonight;
Enjoy some wine and chocolate.
Cheers!
It’s still Easter!

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Honestly, I quickly realized that I was being rude Honestly, I quickly realized that I was being rude.
I would ever write a letter to a friend and immediately start talking about myself… and yet I wanted to dive right in there when praying to the Creator of heaven and earth?????

Prayer journaling truly helped me in many ways. This was the first way.

I needed to be more grateful.
Some days are really hard… but there is always something to be grateful for.

Shifting my attention was something that I needed; not only spiritually but mentally and emotionally.

Do you use a journal to pray?

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