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Advent Wreath with Purple Ribbons
This beautiful Advent wreath will help your family focus on the hopeful expectation of the Advent season.
Love God Love Neighbor Coffee Cup
This coffee mug features the great commandment on the front "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." On the reverse side it reminds you "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." See Matthew 22:34-40.
Celebrating a Merry Catholic Christmas: A Guide to the Customs and Feast Days of Advent and Christmas
This book by Father William Saunders is a resource to learn about Catholic traditions related to Advent and Christmas. It also gives you practical ways to practice these traditions in your home. It covers the liturgical event  from the beginning of the Advent season through Candlemas (Feb 2).
The Gospel of Mark – Commentary by Mary Healy
The mass readings for Year B focus on the Gospel of Mark. A good commentary assists the reader to access the themes in the gospel and respond to them. Mary Healy helps the reader understand the culture and landscape and the time of Jesus in order to bring this gospel to life.
The Lord Is My Shepherd Note Cards
These note cards carry an inspirational message from Psalm 23. The graphic design is bold and modern. Use these to send an uplifting message to a friend or for your ministry.
My Favorite Catholic Prayers Wooden Cube
This cube is basically a large die. Roll it and then recite the prayer. This can be a fun tool to help with memorizing prayers. It can also be used to remember to pray every day. Makes a unique gift for First Reconciliation or First Communion.
Raising Catholic Kids for Their Vocations
This book by John and Claire Grabowski helps Catholic parents raise their children to know God, listen to his voice, and follow his call. This is a must-read for parents who want thier children to be open to the vocation God is calling them to, whether it be the priesthood, religious life, single life, or marriage.
Blessed Virgin Mary Coffee Cup
Show your devotion to the blessed mother with this beautiful, minimal image of the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Includes the scripture quote: "All generations to come shall call me blessed" - Luke 1:48
Rosary Comic Book
This comic book is a colorful and engaging way for children to learn about the mysteries of the Rosary. It includes the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries.  Recommended for children ages 9-12.
Welcome Baby Jesus: Advent and Christmas Reflections for Families
At only $1.99, Welcome Baby Jesus is money well spent for Catholic families. This book will help your family focus on the hopeful waiting of the Advent season and then truly celebrate Christmas when it arrives.
My Life with the Saints by Fr. James Martin
This book is a reflection on various saints who have impacted the life of Fr. James Martin. By reading his insights, you will learn about the history of these saints. He points out characteristics and flaws in them which we might see in ourselves and which might help us on our journey to sainthood.
Advent Candle Kit – Make Your Own Beeswax Candles for Your Advent Wreath
This beeswax Advent candle kit provides everything you need to make three violet candles and one rose candles. It also includes a book of Advent prayers. As a bonus, there is a page which explains the significance of beeswax candles.
Lego Advent Wreath Kit
Kids will enjoy making an Advent wreath out of Legos. What a wonderful way to help inquisitive young ones learn about the Advent season! And it is great for locations where using real candles is not allowed or practical.
Purple Wrap Style Rosary Bracelet
This purple bracelet is a rosary! It wraps around, so it fits all sizes of wrists. Makes a great First Communion gift or Confirmation gift. Or give it to somebody special or use it in your youth ministry. Features purple glass gemstone beads.
Christ vs Satan in Our Daily Lives
Fr. Robert Spitzer explains how to recognize evil forces in our lives and overcome them. Through Jesus Christ we can be transformed and fight evil instead of being controlled by it.
Since You Cannot Do Good to All – Thank You Card
Say thank you with this quote from St. Augustine: " Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you." Makes a perfect thank you card for volunteers, vacation bible school (VBS) helpers, teachers, Sunday School teachers, youth group leaders, ministers, priests, deacons, and pastors.

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Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Friday, January 22
January 22 is the anniversary of the Roe vs Wade decision and is designated as the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children". It is a day of prayer and penance.
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, January 24
The readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B invite us to be transformed by the call of Jesus. So possible themes for this Sunday are evangelization, vocations, and discipleship.
The Conversion of St. Paul
Monday, January 25
January 25 is the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.  St. Paul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus converted him from a persecutor of Christians to a fully committed follower of Jesus.
Sts. Timothy and Titus
Tuesday, January 26
January 26 is the feast day of Sts. Timothy and Titus.  St. Timothy is the patron saint of stomach ailments. St. Titus is the patron saint of the United States Army Chaplain Corps.
St. Angela Merici
Wednesday, January 27
St. Angela Merici is the founder of the Ursuline order of religious sisters. She is the patron saint of the sick, the disabled, and all those grieving the loss of parents. Her feast day is January 27.
 Act today in such a way that you need not blush tomorrow. - St. John Bosco
Act today in a way that you need not blush tomorrow.
This quote from St. John Bosco reminds us to think before we act
Harden Not Your Hearts
Oh, that today you would hear his voice: “Harden not your hearts as at Meribah, as in the day of Massah in the desert, Where your fathers tempted me; they tested me though they had seen my works.”
Fishers of Men
As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Every life counts: from the beginning to the end, from conception to natural death. - Pope Francis
Every Life Counts
Every life counts: from the beginning to the end, from conception to natural death. - Pope Francis

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