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Our Blessed Mother Would Totally Approve of these Baby Gifts (we think)
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, Catholics Online makes a commission at no extra cost to you Our artisans have great ideas for your next baby shower and Baptism! Until meeting these wonderful Catholics, I had no idea these gifts...
5 Catholic Ministries Our Families (and World) Need Right Now
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37 Catholic Gifts That Actually Fit inside a Stocking
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Catholic Gifts Ideas for Children Ages 3 to 8
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These Beautiful Catholic Christmas Ornaments Will Make Great Gifts
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Over 20 Christmas Gifts Ideas for Catholic Men
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What One GenX’er Wants All Millennial Catholics to Know
We are spotlighting the thoughts and wisdom of one member of Generation X - Leslie Sholly. You can read more about Leslie on her blog Life in Every Limb and follow Life in Every Limb on Facebook! Our definition of millennial comes from Pew Research Center:...
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...
The Gift of Catholic Jewelry (beauty for her body and soul this Christmas)
Putting on jewelry is one way of saying, "this event is a special occasion." Whether it's going to Mass on Sunday, a friend's wedding, a job interview, business meeting or simply a day outside the house- jewelry helps you "put on your best self". Wearing Catholic...
7 Best Journals for Busy Catholics
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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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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....
These Catholic Books Make Great Easter Gifts!
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Dear Catholic Author: Get Out There and Write That Novel!
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. “When people have told me that because I am a Catholic, I cannot be...
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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...
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...
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...
Are You Listening? A Book To Help You Hear God’s Voice In Your Life
This post is contributed by Christine Canino, Author of Spirit of Catholic Success. Do you ever feel like your faith life is mediocre? Like you are just going through life without really participating, just watching from the sidelines? Do you find yourself at mass...
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...
Marching in Spirit: Supporting the March for Life from Afar
This post is written by Amy Brooks, author of the blog Prayer, Wine, Chocolate, and founder of Catholics Online. The March for Life is a beautiful witness to God's love. Many Catholics and non-Catholics will travel to D.C. on January 18th this year to...
3 Ways to Find the Perfect Catholic Gift Online
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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...
These Catholic Toy Shops are Rockin’ 2022
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