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Nov 27, 2019
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Spiritual Stocking Stuffers Gift Guide and Giveaway 2019

This post contains affiliate or associate links with several businesses (which means if you shop through the links, I earn a small commission). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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

I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it!

This is the 4th year I have done this gift guide/giveaway and each year it has been unique and so fun!

This year I am so pumped to introduce some entirely new companies and products to you!  I’ve got ideas for all ages and personalities – and I think you might want some things for yourself too!

These gifts are not only great for Stockings, but also perfect add on’s to secular gifts and gifts that stand alone!

Let’s dive right in!

The Best Catholic Gifts and Stocking Stuffers of 2019!

Daily Boutique DealsGifts for the youngest on your list:

Gifts babies and tots:

Rosary Ring Chews

RosaryRingChews are a sized up silicone version of a rosary ring. They are perfect for little hands to hold and a great way to introduce our little ones to an important part of our Catholic Faith while being soft and soothing to teething gums. I’m so excited to give this to my niece!  I picked her mom’s favorite color <3

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Plush

The very first Shining Light Dolls Plush dolls have arrived and they are even cuter than we imagined!

Handcrafted from the softest plush we could find, and standing at roughly 10 inches tall these plush dolls are sure to become your little one’s favorite companions!

Gorgeous embroidery details on Jesus’ chest and face make this plush even more of a treasure.

The Sacred Heart Jesus is dressed in classic red and white with the Sacred Heart embroidered on his chest.

I just had to pry the doll out of my 7 year old’s hands!  He keeps saying how cute it is!!

All dolls come tagged with feast day and patronage information, ready for gifting (if you can manage to let them go!) Plush material is surface washable. Safe + non-toxic: US + Canadian safety standard certified.

USE CODE CATHOLICSONLINE for 10% off! (you have got to see the Mary one too – soooo cute!!!)

Saint Francis Swaddle Blanket

Saint Francis and his animal friends make the perfect design for babies and children.

This Muslin Swaddle Blanket was hand drawn and includes: Saint Francis, Ducks, Bears, Skunks, Birds, Foxes, the Sun, Moon and Stars, Deer, Fish, Bunnies and Pears.

The dear woodland scene will surround your little ones in the intercession of St. Francis and sweet images that will grow with them as they trail their blankie behind them for years to come.

St. Francis, pray for us!

Gifts for Children and tweens:

The Star: A Tale About Faith and Friendship

This movie became an instant family favorite when we saw it!  I LOVE it!  Tells the story of Joseph and Mary and the birth of Jesus through the eyes of the donkey who traveled to Bethlehem with them.  It’s adorable and the DVD is only $4.00!

A Faith Based Book

For the children of parents who frequently pray the Rosary or the Divine Mercy Chaplet, these two books for little ones are a great way to talk about the example mom and dad are setting.

Divine Mercy for Little Ones

introduces children to the beautiful devotion of Divine Mercy. Children learn the meaning of God’s mercy, as well as the different aspects of the devotion, such as the symbolism behind the image, the hour of mercy, and Divine Mercy Sunday. Divine Mercy for Little Ones

Consecration to Mary for Little Ones

Consecration to Mary for Little Ones follows the traditional 33-day preparation of Marian Consecration, at a child’s level. Children learn about Mary’s life, how to pray with her, and why having a relationship with her will bring them closer to her son, Jesus. Each day also includes a special quote from a saint or Marian apparition. Let us bring the little ones to Jesus through the “quickest, easiest, and fastest way,”the Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Single Decade Rosary for School Bag or Purse

Best suited inside a purse or backpack for quick access for prayer, this is stylish, fun and totally practical. Made by Small Things Great Love, you can get a rainbow style or blue and white in honor of Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Personally, I can’t wait to give it to the 8th grader who asked me to be her Confirmation Sponsor this Christmas!

A Marian Scrunchie

Yes, these things exist – much to every tween girl parent’s delight!

Now your favorite Marian pattern is a scrunchie! Wear it on your wrist or wear it in your hair.

Hand painted by Erica – bring with you Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of Aparecida.
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Stickers

I found Gratia Design on Instagram and fell in love with her sticker packs!  Adorable Saints, Vinyl Stickers and her shop and style are just so cute!  She gave each person who attended the Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat a pack of stickers and they were a big hit!  Great for kids and adults!

A Subscription to Catholic Sticker Club!

Set a loved one up to receive a four pack of stickers full of goodness and beauty in your mailbox each month.!

P.S. This gift is great for women of all ages!

Looking for more sticker options?  Check out Catholic Sticker Heaven: Your Ultimate Guide to Cool Catholic Stickers

Journals/Books

Recommended for Girls: Be Yourself: A Journal for Catholic Girls

Journal for tweens and teens

 

Fabric Bracelets

Many secular gift guides this year have Pura Vida bracelets listed.  Mary with You makes similar bracelets, but adds Catholic scapulars and meaning to their products!

This friendship style bracelet set is called “Gate of Heaven”.  So pretty!

 

Nail Polish

If you’ve read the name of some nail polishes . . . you might know that some are not exactly G rated.  This motivated a concerned Mom to start her own business.

“The idea for Lisieux came after finding the best pink nail polish only to find out it had the most inappropriate name ever and we had to hand it back to the sales associate at the cosmetics counter. ”

Lisieux Nail Polish has beautiful colors and the names celebrate our faith.  Some colors you fill find are Cherub, Avila, Paschal and Water into Wine.

 

Socks!

No one in my house can ever find a pair of matching socks.  Everyone in this house are getting socks from Sock Religious this year!

 

Wooden Medal Bracelets, Necklaces and more!

Kindred Forest Co. is an artisan wooden Saint medal company. We are creating a new narrative about Saints – one that brings them into our everyday lives in the most pure kind of friendship: friendship that desires the best good – God – for everyone involved.

Gifts for men:

Our most favorite gift for Catholic men – young and old – in our household are the

WWI Battlebead Rosaries.

 

*Perfect for the history buff!

Historical 1916 WWI Service Combat Rosary design.
This compact all metal rosary is rugged, functional and portable.  It has a meaningful history, as it is a replica of the service combat rosaries issued by the government to soldiers, sailors, and flying aces during WWI.
It comes in a small round tin for portability and storage.

Saint Anthony Key Chain

Make him laugh while giving him something practical!

I love how the Saint Anthony Key Chain has the prayer “Saint Anthony, Saint Anthony please come around and when this gets lost, make sure it gets found”!

If he doesn’t tend to lose things, this Saint Benedict Medal keychain is attractive, masculine and plus tradition has it that it gives God’s protection against spiritual and physical danger. Now that’s a gift that keeps on giving!

Door Number 9 is “all things Catholic Geek” and I mean that in a great way.  My husband and I belong to a Catholic Geek group on Facebook and it is so fun.  And, what is even more awesome . . . there are over 10,000 members.

So, this shop is awesome to peruse if you consider yourself a Catholic Geek.  I highly recommend the St. Nick mug with his icon and the text that states, “I came to give presents to kids and punch heretics,” Saint Nicholas says, “And I just ran out of presents.”

Chocolate/Candy –

Trappistine Quality Candy is made by the nuns at Mt St Mary’s Abbey with great joy, prayer and love. This business allows the Sisters to support their life and further charity.

I also must add their dark chocolate hearts go great with red wine . . . so maybe add this to some beautiful women’s stockings too 🙂

Holy Socks

Socks are a popular stocking stuffer.  Up the game with some socks from Sock Religious!  St. Nick Socks will bring the Christmas sweater party to the next level.  Quite a few of the options are great dress/work socks.  And let’s be honest, one day the receiver is going to be happy you gave them because they may be the only clean socks in the drawer. (Add them to the teens stockings too).

Books

Recommended by my husband, Matt: Hungry Souls: Supernatural Visits, Messages and Warnings from Purgatory

This book isn’t something you might find on normal gift guides – but, it, according to my husband, was a fascinating read and encouraged him to continue and increase how much we pray for souls.

Beard Balm

“The beard signifies the courageous; the beard distinguishes the grown men, the earnest, the active, the vigorous. So that when we describe such, we say, he is a bearded man.”
– St. Augustine

For the Beautiful Women:

So let’s talk about giving gifts to women who are both Catholic and Christian.  I strongly recommend a Miraculous Medal necklace to all of your loved ones.  I personally love a Rosary bracelet.  However, some may identify more as a Christian – others may LOVE simple jewelry.  For both of those women on your list, I suggest:

A Mustard Seed Necklace or Bracelet

Relics by Rose makes both!

Wear this necklace ( or bracelet) as a reminder to inspire your faith in the Lord!
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; which indeed is smaller than all seeds. But when it is grown, it is greater than the herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in its branches.”- Matthew 13:31–32

“For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.”- Matthew 18:20

Want more jewelry ideas?  Check out: 9 Extraordinary Gifts for Beautiful Catholic Women

and The Gift of Catholic Jewelry

Do you absolutely love her?

These trendy, beautiful earrings are perfect!

Lettered Lace Earrings by Pink Salt Riot

The Lettered Lace collection features a variety of words hand lettered from top to bottom and mirrored to create unique geometrics with a hidden meaning. Totally obscured when worn vertically, the word comes into focus when laid on its side. I have been so excited about these earrings that I have worn my own pair several times already!  Pink Salt Riot has a ton of gift bundles for teachers, tween, teens, women, and men!  You could fill a teen or young adult’s stocking with their products.  So many faith based gifts with modern style.

More exquisite Jewelry from Telos Art

Or as I like to call Telos, “Catholic Anthropologie”

Art & jewelry by Phoenix-based mama inspired by truth, beauty, & goodness. Modern design for a timeless faith.

Holy Socks

One of the memories I have of my mom as a kid was that she always wore socks with holes in them.  Not a fashion statement, just evidence that moms often neglect themselves while they are busy caring and giving to their families.  Give that mom in your life a new pair of socks.  I love the ones that have inspirational messages written on the bottom!

Mother Teresa socks available at Sock Religous (click here)

A book that will make her laugh and nourish her soul!  I recommend When Life Gives You Pears: The Healing Power of Family, Faith and Funny People

and One Beautiful Dream by Jennifer Fulwiler

A Journal ( or a blank inside book for all her lists!)


A Coffee Mug with a Prayer on it

Does it oftentimes feel like your life is just a big ball of knots? Join the club and get this mug for you and your friends to commiserate and pray with. Our Mama wants to undo those knots…with the help of a little coffee 😉

I saw this mug and smiled, chuckled and showed my husband.  He likes it too 🙂 . Perfect visual of many of my prayers!  I imagine many can relate!

A Tote Bag!

Tote bags are awesome stocking stuffers!  She shops at Aldi, she goes to Adoration or book club, she needs a few good quality totes!

You give her a practical gift and help save the environment too!  These totes are extra thick and durable!

 

A Prayer Wine Chocolate Gift 🙂

You can now purchase Prayer Wine Chocolate shirts, phone cases, water bottles and more!

Colors pictured: Hunter Green, Black and Navy!

Phone are perfect for the stocking!  So are water bottles! And it’s fun to give stickers with water bottles too!

Want more ideas for women?  Check out 9 Extraordinary Gifts for Beautiful Catholic Women

And there is a giveaway!!!!

One person will win over $300 in products!

Enter to win the following:

A Sacred Heart Plush Doll

A Single Decade Rosary for bag or purse

A Rosary Ring Chew Teether

A Mustard Seed Necklace

A pair of LOVE earrings

A Saint Benedict Key Chain medal

A Rugged Rosary

A pair of Telos Gold Leaf Dangle earrings

A Marian Scrunchie

A My Little Nazareth Book

A pack of stickers from the Catholic Sticker Club (including the AWESOME FRIENDS/SAINTS Sticker!!!!!!)

A Mary With You Fabric Bracelet

Lisieux Nail Polish

St. Nick Socks

Beard Balm

An Our Lady of Undoer of Knots Mug


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  1. Michelle Rooney says

    November 28, 2019 at 7:58 am

    Thank you for this gift guide! I want all of the gifts you listed! 🙂 It’s hard to choose but I would choose for myself the Mustard Seed necklace and bracelet. (I do the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at my parish and this is so great for me as this is an important parable). A gift to give would be the Mary Be With You bracelets for my 3 daughters. They love the Pura Vida style bracelets. I will be using this gift guide this Christmas! Thank you!

  2. Jessica Compton says

    November 28, 2019 at 8:17 am

    My kids would love the rosary decade key chain. I would love any of the earrings. Thanks for all the great ideas!

  3. Jackie Di Cecco says

    November 28, 2019 at 8:53 am

    I’d love the decade of the rosary key chain for my kindergarten class! And the journal for me, with the St. Teresa socks. This is an amazing list of ideas! 😊

  4. Katie says

    November 28, 2019 at 10:11 am

    I would love to gift the scrunchie to my daughter, and save the stickers for myself. Or maybe the socks!

  5. Dawn says

    November 28, 2019 at 11:01 am

    My son put a “stuffie” in his letter for St. Nicholas’ feast day. The Sacred Heart Plush would be perfect! Thank you for all the great ideas!

  6. Gian says

    November 28, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    I would like to get the swaddle blanket and give the beard balm.

  7. Lesly F says

    November 29, 2019 at 12:58 am

    I love everything the holy socks and the plush thanks for the opportunity

  8. Angie says

    November 29, 2019 at 11:12 am

    Once again a lovely list! Do you have a link list for all the great gift lists you’ve done? Sometimes when I have Amazon open I just click back and forth 🙂 Thanks for compiling, Amy!

  9. Caitlyn says

    November 29, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    I seriously need to stock up on those teething rings for my 3mo!!! 😍

  10. Marie says

    November 29, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    I would love to get the Sacred Heart of Jesus plush doll for my Goddaughter and I would love to give the Hungry Souls book to a different Goddaughter. My husband would love the rugged rosary. Thank you for the giveaway!

  11. Leslie says

    November 30, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    I have always wanted to give the beard balm to my sons. For myself I don’t know that I could even pick! You have so many choices!

  12. Kate C says

    November 30, 2019 at 10:22 pm

    What a great list! Good work friend 👍♥️

  13. Amanda L Paige says

    November 30, 2019 at 10:39 pm

    I would love one of the scarves! They are so beautiful!

  14. Edye says

    December 1, 2019 at 8:31 am

    I’d like to get the tote bag and gift the water bottle!

  15. Cindy says

    December 1, 2019 at 9:43 am

    What a fabulous bunch of gifts! Thanks for promoting ways to bring our faith to daily life.

  16. Cindy Coleman says

    December 1, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    Catholic Balm Co. is not just for guys. I bought a lotion bar in September from them and it is fantastic. I bought the Chrism scent…and isn’t that the ultimate Catholic thing? Also, I wish I had bought more of their Little Flower Lip Balms. Every product comes with a special holy card, too and their profits all go to supporting their ministry.

  17. Angie Gadacz says

    December 1, 2019 at 9:40 pm

    So many great items! I love this!

  18. Laura O. says

    December 2, 2019 at 1:50 am

    Great gift ideas! I really like the rosary and mustard seed necklace.

  19. Sara says

    December 2, 2019 at 11:21 am

    When I win this 😉 I’ll give most of it to my kiddos. Except the Telos Art earrings – I’m saving those for me!! <3

  20. Filomena says

    December 2, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    Thank you for all you do.

  21. Chastity says

    December 2, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    I love everything! I personally would love to receive the Pink Salt Riot earrings, and id love to gift the journal or Jesus doll!

  22. Bryan says

    December 3, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    I really enjoyed this list of items, I was struggling with ideas for my families stockings. Thank you for Sharing it.

  23. Chastity says

    December 4, 2019 at 9:02 am

    Such amazing gifts! Thank you for sharing!

  24. Wendy Browne says

    December 4, 2019 at 10:26 am

    I would like the rainbow rosary. Would love to gift the St. Francis swaddle!

  25. Courtney P says

    December 4, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    What an excellent list! Thanks for the great suggestion.

  26. Carolyn says

    December 4, 2019 at 3:20 pm

    It’s a toss up between the mug and telos earrings for me. I’d give the Mary with you bracelets to my oldest daughter. I could easily gift them all between our crew and godparents !

  27. Maria Cecilia says

    December 4, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    What a great giveaway!!

  28. Melissa Vera says

    December 4, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    I would love to get the mustard seed necklace or bracelet. And I would so gift to my friend the coffee cups.

  29. Amy L says

    December 4, 2019 at 10:39 pm

    Ha! The undoer of knots mug is hilarious!
    I love the holy socks & the St Benedict key chain!

  30. Meghan Peloquin says

    December 4, 2019 at 10:56 pm

    I love this gift guide every year! I would love to give the Sacred Heart Jesus Plush to one of my godchildren! 🙂

  31. Joan B says

    December 4, 2019 at 11:39 pm

    I’d like the socks or mug. To give away Sacred Heart Jesus plush.

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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!

Want more information? Comment below!

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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.
Her reasoning…she said, and I quote:

“No one is asking him for anything!!!”

All I’m saying is …it works.
Try it.

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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!!!

Comment below if you want more information about this parish ministry!!!

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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.

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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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!

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

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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! 
If you want the link… let me know :)

Tag a friend who would LOVE this book!
Cheers!!! 🥂 

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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?

Share your thoughts 👇🏼

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Host a Prayer Wine Chocolate gathering! A Prayer Host a Prayer Wine Chocolate gathering!

A Prayer Wine Chocolate gathering is, at its foundation, a Rosary group that incorporates time for friendship and fellowship.

Why start a Prayer Wine Chocolate group?

—>You want more Catholic friends but don’t know how to find them . . .

—>You want more Catholics to return to the faith, and you are looking for ways that will help them feel welcome!

—-> You are in a busy stage of life so a Bible study is not ideal, but you still want to gather with other Catholic women for faith and fellowship

If you are interested in starting a parish group, 
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Infertility is a part of my life story… But so is Infertility is a part of my life story…
But so is hope, prayer and miracles.

One thing I know helped me through those dark, hard years were reading miracle accounts of others who had faced this same struggle.

I loved reading miracle stories about women and couples longing for a child or children.
The accounts that shared grief, despair and uncertainty but ended with a dream come true… oh how I rejoiced with them!

Reading these true stories gave me hope… if it could happen for others… why not us.

It felt like an eternity… but it wasn’t.

God gave us our miracle… then He did it again (and again).

It really is true… ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD!

Don’t give up.
One day, someone will want to hear your miracle story too…

#infertility #lovethemboth #talkaboutadoption #believeinmiracles  #nevergive
Consider treating yourself to some Prayer Wine Cho Consider treating yourself to some Prayer Wine Chocolate gear and resources to support my shopping 🛍️ spree 😂 
Seriously though:
No show socks from @sockreligious LOVE

A Miraculous Medal necklace is my favorite accessory besides my wedding ring of course.

My house needs more crucifixes and @houseofjoppa has some beautiful options 

I love candles and the Easter set from @paxrosashop really caught my eye

My favorite coffee mug is from @thelittleroseshop and I’d love another!

I could go on and on… Comment what you would add!

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My overwhelmed brain and life LOVE prayers like th My overwhelmed brain and life LOVE prayers like this…
Stop… pause… take a much deeper breath.
Let us make the sign of the cross…

Lead me Lord to the light of truth.
YOU LORD JESUS!
Amen.
Thank you for praying with me!!!

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Toothpick not included… actual scratch art sticks Toothpick not included… actual scratch art sticks are included!!!

Highly recommend these books from @epiphanycatholicco !

Kid tested, Mom approved!

Follow @prayerwinechocolate and @catholicsonline for more inspiring Catholic content and for a great Catholic community!

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I try to bring God’s light online as much as I can I try to bring God’s light online as much as I can… but THANK GOD others are also trying to do this too!
Here are a few people that have helped me see God more in this busy world lately:

1. Kristin Reilly over at @manyhailmarysatatime . I try to pray the Rosary with them in the morning and Kristin offers meditations and little prayers and this one “Thank you God for this beautiful life!” resonated with me SO MUCH! The reason why is because of what she said after the prayer… she said “if I turn this camera around you would wonder what are you talking about!?” In other words… there’s a mess… but life is still beautiful and it’s all a gift. I started looking at my family and saying, “Thank God for this beautiful life”! And oh the JOY!!!!! Thank you Kristin and Jill!!!

2. @siobhanfallonhogan has a podcast with @ewtnmedia called Catholics and Cappuccinos @catholicapps … the conversation with @patriciaheaton has more than one quote I’d like to share. Watch it and be assured… sometimes God says yes to BOTH!

3. @fatherdanreehil … if you are reading this THANK YOU! Wow, if you know someone who left the faith after the whole priest scandal… watch an interview with this priest. I highly suggest the one with @conorgallaghershow because I shared this clip with thousands of people… I’m not exaggerating… trust me, watch it. You’ll probably go down a rabbit hole like I did and honestly, it’ll refresh your soul.

4. The @catholicsonline community has so many inspiring, prayerful, persevering Catholics saying yes to God daily. Thank you @kyliemhein for turning my attention to Exodus 14:14 last week and @catholicwalkthewayeveryday for helping us increase our prayers for our priests.

Your turn… where have you found God online lately?

Ps. Did you come across any I mentioned?!

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Scratch Art book is a HUGE WIN! A screen-free act Scratch Art book is a HUGE WIN!

A screen-free activity that children love!

Looking for ways to help the kids you love calm their body and mind plus nurture their hearts 💕?

THIS.IS.IT.

@epiphanycatholicco has created these books that allow Mass time with younger souls to be a more prayerful, peaceful experience.

I have bought at least 5 of these!
I give them to my children; my Godsons and my nieces and nephews!

Comment ARTBOOK if you want more details!
Tag your friends who are awesome Godparents and who would just love these for gifts!!

Share in your stories!
God bless you!!

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