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Time to celebrate with our
Spring gift guide
Our Sunday Visitor’s annual Spring gift guide offers a variety
of suggestions for the most unique and current gift ideas for
Easter and the sacraments, as well as Mother’s Day and
Father’s Day. Considering this is the Year of St. Joseph, the
guide includes St. Joseph related gifts, including a sterling
silver necklace, socks and a T-shirt. There’s also a
beautifully illustrated book about the good thief, baby shoes,
colorful face masks and much more.
Easter
OSV “Story Cards”
From Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and
Greenhouse Collective, these saint “Story
Cards” are a puzzle, a story and a
springboard for learning about the saints
all in one. Each packet includes eye-
catching illustrated cards that tell an
event in the saint’s life. They also offer
questions, suggested Biblical readings,
conversation-starting questions and ways
to put faith in action. When placed in the right order, the 18
flashcard-sized pieces form a picture of the saint’s life.
Four saints are featured in different sets, including Pope St.
John Paul II, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Thérèse of Lisieux
and St. Teresa of Calcutta. Each set comes in a box to store
them.
Price: $15.95 each (orders over $20 receive free shipping)
Website: osvcatholicbookstore.com
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“The Thief Who Stole Heaven”
“The Thief Who Stole Heaven” by Raymond Arroyo tells the story
of the good thief — thought by some to be named Dismas. Arroyo
writes that while the apostles said nothing, “it was Dismas, a
murderer and a thief, who understood and affirmed the divinity
of Christ two days before the rest of the world caught on.”
With colorful illustrations by Randy Gallegos and a compelling
narrative, “The Thief Who Stole Heaven” tells an exciting and
thought-provoking story new to many.
Price: $18.95 (hardcover)
Website: sophiainstitute.com
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Wooden saint dolls
Perfect for Easter baskets, these handmade
wooden saint dolls from Saintly Heart
feature child-pleasing images of the
saints screen-printed on birch wood and
sealed with a nontoxic sealant. Suitable
for ages 3 and older. The wooden dolls
stand at 3″ x 1.25″ x 0.5″, and each comes with a prayer card.
Choose from single dolls such as St. Joseph or Our Lady of
Guadalupe or sets of three dolls such as Sts. Padre Pio,
Mother Teresa and St. Blaise.
Price: $19.99 for a set of three
Website: saintlyheart.com
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Paschal candle kit
Get ready for Easter with this Paschal
candle kit from Holy Heroes. The kit
contains beeswax sheets, wick rhinestone
“nails,” gold cord, decals and an
explanation of the candle’s symbolism. It’s
interesting to note that every part of the
candle is symbolic; for example, the Paschal
candle’s wax represents Christ’s flesh and
the wick represents his soul.
Price: $23
Website: holyheroes.com
Coupon: “OSVSpringGift” for a one-time 8% off (until April 30,
2021)
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Religious-themed face masks
Add something pretty and useful to your
children’s Easter baskets. These colorful
Our Lady of Guadalupe and San Juan Diego
face masks from Joyful Catholic Gifts are
one-size-fits-all. They’re made of
reusable polyester microfiber with nose
wire and adjustable ear loops.
Price: $18-20 each
Website: etsy.com/shop/joyfulcatholicgifts
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St. Joseph necklace
Pope Francis declared 2021 as the Year of
St. Joseph. Known as the “Terror of
Demons,” St. Joseph is the patron saint of
the universal Church, workers, fathers,
the unborn, immigrants, travelers and a
happy death. Commemorate the year with an
Easter gift of this handmade St. Joseph
sterling silver medallion that comes with a delicate chain.
Price: $74
Website: thelittlecatholic.com
Coupon code: “OSV15” for 15% off
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Baptism
Emmaus crib shoes
Named after Emmaus — where Christ revealed
himself to the apostles after his
resurrection — these crib shoes make a
nice gift for a baby boy or girl. The
booties are made of genuine leather and
feature the Christian symbol for Christ,
the “Chi-Rho,” along with the “alpha and
omega” Greek letters, signifying that
Christ is “the beginning and the end.”
They come in pink or yellow.
Price: $24
Website: chewslife.com
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Baby teething rosary
A perfect baptism gift, this handmade
decade rosary teething ring comes in
various colors, including pink, blue, mint
green and more. The beads are safe for
babies to chew on because they are derived from FDA-approved
food-grade silicone. The artisan cross is cut from maple wood,
sanded smooth and finished with a baby-safe and food-grade
mineral oil/beeswax blend.
Price: $25
Website: manducatrosaries.com
Coupon code: “OSV10” for 10% off
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First Communion
Saints pennants
An inexpensive but memorable
gift, these 8″ x 18″ pennants
with original designs by
Magnetic Catholic and sold by
Betty Jo Sews on Etsy feature
saints’ names backed with felt.
Choose from Faustina, Cecilia, Maria Goretti, Thérèse of
Lisieux, Joan of Arc, Gianna Molla, Lucy, Teresa of Avila,
Elizabeth Ann Seton, Felicity, Perpetua, Maximilian Kolbe,
Peter, Michael the Archangel, Padre Pio and others.
Price: $5.99
Website: etsy.com/shop/bettyjosews
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Our Lady of Kibeho purse and scrunchy
Introduce young girls and teens to Our
Lady of Kibeho with this pretty handmade
pouch purse and hair scrunchy. A Vatican
approved Marian apparition, Our Lady of
Kibeho, appeared to three Rwandan children
during the years of 1981 and 1989. The
Blessed Mother called on not just the
people of Africa but the whole world to recite the Rosary
daily. In addition, she asked that we pray the Rosary of the
Seven Sorrows of the Virgin to help root out sin. Our Lady of
Kibeho is the only Marian apparition site approved by the
Catholic Church on the continent of Africa.
Price: $34
Website: meadowcressboutique.com
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“Friends Again”
Little siblings Henry and Emma are best
friends until Emma accidentally steps on
Henry’s toy airplane. “Friends Again” by
Karine-Marie Amiot and illustrated by
Violaine Costa tells how forgiveness feels
much better than stewing in anger. The
message will resonate with both children and
adults, not to mention how much they will
enjoy Costa’s fresh and whimsical artwork.
Price: $14.99
Website: ignatius.com
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Confirmation
Sterling silver sacred heart earrings
These vintage-style earrings, inspired by
a Sacred Heart of Jesus holy medal, make a
lasting gift for a young woman making her
confirmation.
Price: $57
Website: mg-rosary.com
Coupon code: “osvfreeship” for free shipping (expires on May
1)
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Sacred Heart chaplet
Handmade in California, this Sacred Heart
of Jesus chaplet from Beach Cities
Rosaries has an antique look. The chaplet
features crimson-colored Hail Mary beads
and greenish-blue oval-shaped Our Father
beads framed with etched gold-plated brass
bead caps. The 1.5″ crucifix and two-sided
holy medal — featuring a 0.75″ Sacred Heart of Jesus on one
side and the Blessed Mother on the flip side — is made of
solid bronze. The chaplet comes in a white box tied with a
satin ribbon. A polishing cloth is also included.
Price: $42
Website: etsy.com/shop/beachcitiesrosaries
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Temporary Scripture tattoo
Big kids and teens will like these cool-
looking temporary Scripture tattoos. The
box of 10 includes verses from
Corinthians, Colossians, Romans, John,
Peter and Matthew. There’s also a
memorable verse from Ephesians 1:4: “I am
chosen — for he chose us in him before the
creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.”
Price: $12.99
Website: armedwithtruth.com
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Holy Orders and RCIA
“Offer It Up” mug
Every Catholic will want this cheeky “Off
It Up” mug — a reminder that our
sufferings may be joined with Christ’s.
Hand-lettered by artist Rose Harrington,
the 4.5″ cup is hand-glazed and decaled at
a small pottery factory in Ohio.
Price: $28
Website: roseharrington.com
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“What Christ Suffered: A Doctor’s Journey Through the
Passion”
A perfect gift for a priest, “What Christ
Suffered: A Doctor’s Journey Through the
Passion” by Thomas W. McGovern, MD, offers
an updated study — considering advances in
science — of Christ’s suffering during his
passion and death. Dr. McGovern reveals
new findings of what happened to our
Savior, and he corrects misinformation. He
utilizes diagrams and photos, archeology,
medical reenactments, case reports,
ancient literature and Scripture to drive
home his points. Dr. McGovern also
reflects on Our Lord’s mental suffering, and he addresses the
meaning and purpose of suffering for us. In addition to
Christ’s sufferings, the book offers a parallel look at what
St. Pope John Paul II suffered.
Price: $27.95 (orders over $20 receive free shipping)
Website: osvcatholicbookstore.com
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Mother’s Day
Rosary cards
From NovenaCards.com, these stunning
Rosary Cards feature an original
watercolor design of a bouquet of
delicate, pink ranunculus flowers wrapped
with a rosary. The interior of the card
has a Marian “M” with roses and a quote
from Pope St. John Paul II: “To pray the
Rosary is to hand over our burdens to the
merciful hearts of Christ and his Mother.”
There’s also a space to write your name
and the date you prayed the Rosary. The back of the card
includes information and the history of the Rosary.
Price: $32 (pack of 12; 5.5″ x 4.25″ folded cards)
Website: novenacards.com
Coupon Code: “OSVSPRING2021” for 20% off
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“In Caelo Et In Terra: 365 Days with the Saints”
“The lives of the blessed and saints are
proof that God’s grace is real,” write the
Daughters of St. Paul in their new book “In
Caelo Et In Terra: 365 Days with the
Saints.” Some 30 Pauline sisters wrote,
designed, illustrated and edited this
treasurable book featuring a saint for each
day of the year. Along with the saint’s bio
is a reflection and a prayer surrounded by
striking black and white intaglio artwork.
The book — whose title means “In the sky and
on the ground” — has a yellow ribbon for marking your place.
Price: $34.95
Website: paulinestore.com
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From Santa Clara Designs are
these custom designed art prints
of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and
the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
These beautiful prints of Jesus
and Mary surrounded by intricate
vines come in blue or black
archival inks printed on heavy
matte paper with a bright white finish.
Price: $13.95-$27.95 each
Website: etsy.com/shop/santaclaradesign
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Virgin of the Lilies necklace
This Virgin of the Lilies necklace
features a brass image of Our Lady holding
the infant Jesus surrounded by 12 fleur de
lis. What makes the pendant particularly
stunning is its hand-poured dark blue
enamel, which hangs from a 14-kt gold-
filled satellite chain.
Price: $72
Website: houseofjoppa.com
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Father’s DayBread of Life tie
For the dad who likes remarkable ties,
there’s the Bread of Life tie depicting
Eucharistic symbolism designed by Abigail
Halpin. The poly-twill fabric tie comes in
shades of blue.
Price: $32
Website: osvcatholicbookstore.com (orders over $20 receive
free shipping)
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“Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II”
In “Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul
II,” author Gretchen R. Crowe writes,
“Throughout his papacy, Pope John Paul II
constantly reminded the faithful that it is
through Mary and the Rosary that one is
better able to know Jesus Christ.” Her book
guides one through praying the mysteries of
the Rosary with John Paul II with a story of
how he lived out the fruits of the Rosary,
an excerpt from one of his homilies and a Scripture passage
for reflection.
Price: $15.95
Website: osvcatholicbookstore.com (orders over $20 receive
free shipping)
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……..St. Joseph socks and t-shirt
From Sock Religious, give Dad a “Work
Hard Pray Hard” St. Joseph the Worker
T-shirt and funky, colorful St.
Joseph socks. The cotton shirt comes
in several hues, including navy, red
and green. The socks are bright
yellow, blue and green and have
carpenter’s squares in the argyle pattern.
Price: $18 (t-shirt), $14 (socks)
Website: sockreligious.com
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