37 Catholic Gifts That Actually Fit inside a Stocking

37 Catholic Gifts That Actually Fit inside a Stocking

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 we earn from qualifying purchases. Jesus is the Reason for the Season! It's amazing how many Catholic...

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Catholic Gifts Ideas for Children Ages 3 to 8

Catholic Gifts Ideas for Children Ages 3 to 8

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 we earn from qualifying purchases. Whether you are a parent wanting more opportunities to pray with...

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Over 20 Christmas Gifts Ideas for Catholic Men

Over 20 Christmas Gifts Ideas for Catholic Men

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 we earn from qualifying purchases. There are some great, useful and inspiring Catholic gifts out...

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For the Young Girl Asking: Who Am I? …Be Yourself

For the Young Girl Asking: Who Am I? …Be Yourself

This post is contributed by Amy Brooks, Founder of Catholics Online and Author of Prayer, Wine, Chocolate. When I was young, I didn’t fit in with the the other girls. Even though we had similar interests.  Even though we were in the same grade, on the same team...

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3 Tools for an Intentional Marriage

3 Tools for an Intentional Marriage

Have you convinced yourself that you need to be doing big dramatic gestures to make your marriage thrive? So often it’s the little things we do that really make a difference One of the reasons we started Surprised By Marriage is because we realized how much of a...

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13 (More)Gifts that will make you a Rockstar Godparent

13 (More)Gifts that will make you a Rockstar Godparent

This post contains affiliate links. This post is part of a series - see the first collection of amazing Godparent gifts at Prayer Wine Chocolate: 13 Gifts That Will Make You a Rockstar Godparent Great Gifts for your Godson or Goddaughter 1. Baby and Toddler Gift Ideas...

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Why Every Catholic Should Know the Meaning of Ministry

Why Every Catholic Should Know the Meaning of Ministry

Post contains affiliate links, if you buy through the links, Catholics Online makes a small percentage at no extra cost to you. The word ministry - what comes to mind when you read it? When my sister read it on our directory, she automatically thought of non-Catholic...

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How to Raise Great Catholic Teens in a Secular World

How to Raise Great Catholic Teens in a Secular World

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, Catholics Online makes a small percentage at no extra cost to you. I often ask readers if they have topics they wish I (or anyone) would write about. Recently, one asked if I could write a post...

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A Prayer Before Going on Social Media

A Prayer Before Going on Social Media

Here's a prayer you can say every time you use social media: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,Amen. Dear Lord Jesus,Before using social media,I want to take a moment to thank you for the opportunity to do so. I ask that you guide me...

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7 Best Journals for Busy Catholics

7 Best Journals for Busy Catholics

This post contains affiliate or associate links with several businesses (which means if you shop through the links, we earn a small commission). As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. How do you relieve stress, pray, and allow yourself...

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How to Have a Joyful Advent (in 5 Easy Steps)

How to Have a Joyful Advent (in 5 Easy Steps)

This Advent, you can prepare for Christmas without being a Scrooge. You can still decorate your house, go shopping and celebrate while you prayerfully prepare for Our Lord's birth! Over 30 Catholic influencers are providing resources and activities that make waiting...

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9 Ways to Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe

9 Ways to Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe

Catholics Online is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying...

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The Best Podcasts for Every Catholic

The Best Podcasts for Every Catholic

This post contains affiliate links. If you shop through these links, Catholics Online makes a percentage at no extra cost to you. I struggle at multi-tasking.  I hear women are supposedly good at it. Yet another reason to take away my domestic goddess card....

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These Catholic Books Make Great Easter Gifts!

These Catholic Books Make Great Easter Gifts!

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, Catholics Online makes a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Books are a fun addition to an Easter Basket! We often hear "keep Christ in...

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8 Ways to Live the Beatitudes in the Workplace

8 Ways to Live the Beatitudes in the Workplace

How to Evangelize in a Secular Work Environment. This post is contributed by Taryn Oesch, author of the blog: Everyday Roses. The New Evangelization calls us to “be evangelized and then go forth to evangelize.” Most of us don't spend our days working in religious...

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11 Ways to Quit Making Excuses and Pray the Rosary

11 Ways to Quit Making Excuses and Pray the Rosary

This post is written by Amy Brooks, author of the blog Prayer, Wine, Chocolate, and founder of Catholics Online. Confession: I don't pray the Rosary every day.  I am pretty sure if I did, I'd be happy about it, but I am the queen of excuses. I am busy. I don't...

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The Perfect Cozy Christmas Read

The Perfect Cozy Christmas Read

This post is contributed by Sheila Cronin, author of The Gift Counselor. “What father, if his son asks for bread, would give him a stone?” Weird she thought, a scripture passage, yet how fitting. And what mother, if her son asks for a dog, would give him a stuffed...

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3 Reasons Why You Should Enter That Giveaway

3 Reasons Why You Should Enter That Giveaway

This post is written by Amy Brooks, author of the blog Prayer, Wine, Chocolate, and founder of Catholics Online. Are you scrolling through social media and seeing "giveaway posts"? Are you wondering if you should enter one or if it's shady? Most giveaway posts on...

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3 Ways to Find the Perfect Catholic Gift Online

3 Ways to Find the Perfect Catholic Gift Online

This post contains affiliate links.  If you shop through those links, we make a small commission. Thank you for your incredible support! Online shopping has been such a blessing lately.  Amazon has allowed us to get essentials without leaving home. BUT when...

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Epic Catholic Gifts for Pre-Teens and Teens

Epic Catholic Gifts for Pre-Teens and Teens

For the young Catholic, nourishing faith, prayer and life in the Sacraments is vital. It is so important to continue to plant the seed of faith while the young person is discovering what makes him or her unique and what the world is trying to sell them. Being rooted...

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These Catholic Toy Shops are Rockin’ 2022

These Catholic Toy Shops are Rockin’ 2022

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 These Catholic Toy Shops are bringing faith, fun and holy nostalgia...

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