Last-Minute Gift Guide 2024

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1. SevenWeeksCoffee.com: Every purchase of these quality coffee blends helps fund a network of 850-plus pro-life organizations across the country. 2. Catholics in the Kitchen: Readers will find in this collection nourishment for their bodies and their souls, including an eclectic assortment of recipes; from Register contributor Alexandra Greeley at TANBooks.com.

3. Tractor Beverage Co.: an organic beverage company committed to delicious drinks rooted in sustainable farm practices; DrinkTractor.com.

4. Fiat-Coffee.com: faith-themed roasts, with 20% of proceeds going to pro-life causes.

5. More Catholic cookbooks: Support the Benedictine monks of Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey with your Catholic-themed cookbook purchase, at ClearCreekMonks.org.

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1. HouseofJoppa.com: a creative selection of tees and bags with heavenly themes. 2. SockReligious.com: Spice up your Sunday best or everyday apparel with Catholic socks or t-shirts from the world’s largest Catholic sock company. 3. Veils: Find a beautiful veil from FullofGraceUSA.com, VeilsbyLily.com or MagnificatVeils.Shop; find more at EWTNRC.com.

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HopeOutfitters.com: faith-, Scripture- and pro-life-themed tees, hoodies, hats and more. 5. SagelySparrow.com: “Cradle Catholic” and “Priest in training” onesies and toddler tees, plus adult apparel, saint necklaces, and more Catholic jewelry. 6.

EveryLife.com: clean, premium baby products that protect and celebrate every miraculous life. Purchases of EveryLife diapers help support various nonprofit partnerships.

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To order: EWTNRC.com or (800) 854-6316 Fr. S p i t z e r ’s U n i v e r s e : E x p l o r i n g L i f e ’s B i g Questions Many people rely on Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer for his expertise on explaining the relationship between science, faith and reason. Here are his answers to viewer questions on his immensely popular EWTN television show, Father Spitzer’s Universe, to help you understand and share life’s greatest mysteries. Father Spitzer breaks open the wisdom of saints through the ages and shares his own personal experiences of learning to trust God through life’s trials. He offers cogent insights on near-death experiences, spiritual discernment, and upholding the dignity of life in a culture that attacks it. Item: 82859, $17.95. — EWTN Religious Catalogue

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1. Christmas in Heaven: This holiday picture book combines delightful teaching on the saints with a sweet story of a boy who, through the eyes of faith, gets to see his grandmother again in heaven; EWTNRC.com. 2. Lord, Have Mercy by Scott Hahn and Emily Stimpson Chapman highlights the gift of the sacrament of reconciliation for children. Use coupon code “Katie10” to receive a discount at StPaulCenter.com. 3. A Year of Daily Offerings: Jesuit Father James Kubicki, a longtime spiritual guide, presents morning offerings for busy laypeople, helping strengthen readers daily to take up their crosses and live a Eucharistic life; from Ignatius.com.

4. Eucharistic Adoration Prayer Book: Whether you are new to the practice of Eucharistic adoration or searching for ways to go deeper, this book is an invaluable guide to growing in holiness through Eucharistic prayer with hymns, guided Holy Hours and more; PaulineStore.com. 5. Insight Journal: This wonderful resource provides Catholics with a system and a place to keep track of insights revealed through walking with the Lord; AscensionPress.com.

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Well-Ordered Family: From the CEO of TAN Books and father of 15 comes a transformative system that will restore peace and joy in your household, applying the best business practices to the challenges of family life. Use code “KATIE30” for a discount on this title or any title at TANBooks.com.

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A E u c h a r i s t i c M ov e m e n t This beautiful compilation of images and personal testimonies captures the outpouring of graces and love for Our Lord along the historic Eucharistic pilgrimage routes that converged in Indianapolis for an unforgettable gathering of Catholics on fire for their faith. Features the compiled work of EWTN and Revival photographers and Register staff content and design. Item: EC2024, $39.97.

Free shipping when purchasing two or more copies with promo code “Free” at checkout. — EWTN Religious Catalogue

1. SaintSprouts.com: Spread love and devotion with cute saint and Marian stickers. 2. TinySaints.com: Choose from more than 200 saint charms, perfect for backpacks! Also available at EWTNRC.com. 3. Catholic children’s books*: Check out the best-selling First Faith Treasury collection and use code “KATIE30” when purchasing any of these titles at TANBooks.com.

4. ChewsLife.com: the perfect silicone rosaries and decade rosaries for babies; also check out their sweet Catholic toys and textiles. Use code “KATIEW10” for a discount. 5. CatholicFamilyCrate.com: liturgical living subscription boxes for children and families, plus lots of faith-based games, stickers, flash cards, journals and more. 6. TheLittleRoseShop.com: adorable quiet books, swaddles, toys and more for Catholic children.

7. GatherandPray.co: Catholic pop-its, stunning wooden toys, and other quality prayer resources for children and families. Use code “KW10” for a discount. 8. Catholic Lego: Mass and confession-themed brick sets, as well as amazing sacrament catechisms featuring brick characters; my own children can’t get enough of these sets and books at HolyHeroes.com. 9. Shining Light Dolls: the cutest saint plushies, plus sticker activity books, saint puzzles, wooden toys, and everything else you could want for your Catholic child; available at ShiningLightDolls. com as well as EWTNRC.com.

Kids in the Kitchen Looking to learn more about the saints and cook up tasty treats?

The Catholic Kids’ Cookbook (Word on Fire, 2024) is a good place to begin. Choose from 33 recipes across the Church seasons, from “Guadalupe Hot Chocolate” to “Trinity Chicken Pot Pie” and “St. Thérèse’s Favorite Chocolate Eclairs.” Contemplate sacred art too; prayer, Scripture and saint stories also included. Recipes range in complexity, and notes indicate if grown-up help is a must. This well-thought-out cookbook will aid your domestic church’s liturgical living. One note: Mention of martyrs is included in several places, so be advised for sensitive and younger readers.

208 pages, $34.95; age range: 6-14. To order: Bookstore.

WordonFire.org. — Register senior editor Amy Smith

Mother Angelica’s Keys to the Interior Life Each page provides Mother Angelica’s guidance on how to live Catholicism in the modern world, grow in personal relationship with God and devotion to our Eucharistic Lord, and open one’s heart to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Item: 83931, $18.95. — Joseph Pronechen

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1. SaintCandles.com: Each candle comes with a prayer to the patron saint, holy oil as part of the wax, and a prayer coin embedded into the candle.

2. PAX ROSA candles: beautiful faith-, Scripture- and liturgically themed candle collections for prayer time or any time; Pax-Rosa.com.

3. RootedforGood.com skin care: This family-owned company hand-makes premium all-natural products that feel amazing and work well, in addition to selling a line of quality essential oils. 4. LovelyLadyLinens.com: This shop is the loveliest place to grab home goods, from quilts to pillow shams to table décor, all inspired

by Marian images and titles. 5. Rough2Rustic.com: Nativity garlands, wooden Epiphany blessing signs and other unique Catholic seasonal décor. 6. Fontanini Nativity scenes: Check out the extensive selection of Nativity sets, several with lighting options included; EWTNRC.com/Fontanini or (800) 854-6316. 7. TheologyofHome.com Mercantile: From soap to tea towels, wooden Advent wreaths to kitchen gift boxes, find a host of meaningful home gifts here — including the “Hope” candle perfect for 2025’s Jubilee of Hope. 8. Pietà Paperie: elegant, personalized Catholic stationary sets; Shop.PietaPaperie.co.

9. LilyandLamb.com: lovely Ave Maria-themed tumblers, blankets, bracelets, keychains and other gifts for him, her and baby.

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Rosaries & Jewelry

1. Stations of the Cross Chaplet: Prayerfully contemplate the passion of Our Lord as you pray, from Ghirelli.com. The “QR” code that comes with the chaplet invites you to pray along with Catholic actors Jim Caviezel or Jonathan Roumie on the Hallow.com app as well. 2. Elegant earrings: Check out the gorgeous collection, including monstrance earrings, along with vintage-inspired saint medals, to elevate your jewelry collection. Use code “KATIE5” for a discount at TelosArtShop.com.

3. Marian necklace: The offerings from MySaintMyHero.com are stylish, thoughtful and prayerful, with many faith-based themes to choose from, including the “Miraculous Rose.” 4. Saint medals: Grab a beautiful necklace with your favorite saint’s medal from AbundantlyYours.org. 5. Benedicta Jewelry: Consider this line of timeless jewelry created to inspire contemporary women to live their unique purpose, with exclusive designs drawn from the lives of the saints, including a red heart for St. Faustina; ShopBenedicta.com. 6. Gloria Dei Boutique: Find a timeless crucifix or shop the fun collection of simple and ornate earrings with many Marian, saint and Christ-themed pieces; GloriaDeiBoutique.square.site. 7. Katholic Beads & More: Find beautiful rosary bracelets and chaplets, as well as a “Precious Feet” collection that helps support pro-life organizations; KatholicBeadsandMore.com. 8. Seraphym.com: heirloom rosaries and other beaded jewelry, featuring angels, saints, Marianthemed pieces and more. 9. Refuge Rosaries: This Etsy.com shop features beautiful bead and color combinations.

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“One day through the Rosary and the Scapular, Our Lady will save the world!”

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Gift Wrap 1. SEEK Conference: Send your child or grandchild to the national FOCUS conference, where they will encounter Christ, build community and be equipped to transform the culture; Seek.Focus.org.

2. EverySacredSunday.com: Spend time preparing for Mass meaningfully with these journals that help you engage with the Sunday and solemnity readings. 3. Prayer: Send a loved one the gift of your prayers through a novena, Rosary or spiritual bouquet; NovenaCards.com; Mother Angelica’s friars, the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word, are also always available for prayer requests: FranciscanMissionaries.com/prayer-intentions. 4. Pilgrimage: How about gifting a pilgrimage to EWTN Studios or the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama (EWTN.com/pilgrimage)? Check out CatholicPilgrim.net for more ideas on other Catholic places to experience. Be sure to consider a trek to a local monastery or shrines abroad, too.

5. Magnifica formation: Gift the young Catholic woman in your life a beautiful Spanish-language study from the Magnifica series from EndowGroups.org. 6. Blessed Is She retreat: Gift a ticket to the “New” retreat, a beautiful way for the woman in your life to fall in love with the Lord all over again and grow in community; BlessedIsShe.net.

Catholic gift bags: Browse the fun collection of religious gift bags to package your presents this season; EWTNRC.com or (800) 8546316.

Katie Warner writes from Georgia, where she lives with her family, writes children’s books and home educates. She is online at KatieWarner.com and FirstFaithTreasury.com; *denotes products by the guide’s author.

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