Equipping Catholic Families

My Son Carlo: Carlo Acutis Through the Eyes of His Mother {Review}

September 23, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

My Son Carlo
Carlo Acutis Through the Eyes of His Mother

Antonio Salzano Acutis with Paolo Rodari
Our Sunday Visitor

I really enjoyed this book! It is written quite informally by the newly canonized saint’s mother. It contains her reflections about her son and recalls her memories of personal interactions him. Her love for her son clearly shines through, but despite being a proud Mom, it seems she tries to recount events and conversations somewhat objectively.
She also refers to the opinions and testimonies of Carlo’s character from others who knew him personally, including friends, neighbors, teachers and local priests.

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Never lose your Scapular again!

September 23, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

I’ve been invested with the Scapular, but I’ve often given up wearing it. I’ve been looking for a Scapular in the form of a necklace, and I finally found one I like on Amazon!

I have now been wearing this gold-plated, stainless steel Scapular for two months, almost 24/7! (I take it off when showering)
I’m pleased to say that it hasn’t tarnished and my skin has not turned blue or green from wearing it!
The pendants sit flat on the chest and on the back; one size fits all. The engraving is quite good for the price, and the chain is pretty and strong.

Humility of the Saints {Review}

September 23, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Humility of the Saints

By Patrick O’Hearn
Sophia Institute Press

The author discusses the humility and humble practices of the Saints, referring to the Litany of Humility attributed to Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val.
(Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val is referred to as Servant of God, indicating that the investigative process of his beatification has begun).

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Fulton Sheen And the Very Bad Week {Review}

September 16, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Fulton Sheen and the Very Bad Week {Review}

A Story Based on True Events

By Bonnie L. Engstrom, illustrated by Mariam Khoury Briggs

This is a nice picture book re-telling true events from young Fulton Sheen’s life. It describes how God loves us just as we are, and while we recognize our own faults and failings, God makes all things good! He works with even our mistakes and calls us to do great things!

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NEW! JUMBO Saints Calendar for your Kitchen Wall or Fridge!

September 7, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

This Jumbo SAINTS Wall Calendar PDF includes 16 months and LAUNCHES TODAY!

September 2026-December 2027

Each Catholic Printable comes with permission to print and copy on quality 11×17 (tabloid) card or cover stock, hole-punched for easy hanging!

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September Saints Days and Celebrations!

August 24, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

We’ve put together a quick summary of Catholic Crafts for September Saints and the Monthly Devotion of The Seven Sorrows of Mary…along with various Catholic Crafts to ease our way Back to School!

The NEW 16-month calendar will be released SOON
in THREE exciting formats:

+ classic Dream Team Vertical Calendar
+ classic Wall Calendar
+ SUPER-SIZED Wall Calendar (NEW this year!)

It’s packed with over 120 Illustrated Saints and Monthly Devotions, classic prayers to memorize and Prompts to Pray!

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Back to School: Catch a Craft Kit!

August 24, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Launching into the new school year, we wanted to remind you about some of our most popular Saints Craft Kits!

We also of course have the Super Saints decks: you’ll love the awesome watercolored original Kelly Saints illustrations and the quick and quanitifiable facts ready for fun and easy card games and the short bio!

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Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You {Review}

August 3, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You: The Life of Don Dolindo Ruotolo

Grazia Ruotolo & Luciano Regolo
Translated by Maria Palma Smith

This is the spiritual biography of Fr. Don Dolindo Ruotolo, written by his devoted niece Grazia and researcher Luciano Regolo.

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August SAINTS and Celebrations!

August 3, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

We’ve put together a quick summary of Catholic Crafts for August Saints and the Monthly Devotion of The Immaculate Heart of Mary. Summer is a great time for a little extra crafting…so we also present Equipping Catholic Families…for Summer with the Saints!

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Prayer Journaling in 2026

August 1, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

I have recently discovered an AI-assisted Journaling APP and I have been using it now consistently for over a WHOLE YEAR!

I’m on a 406-day streak!

Rosebud offers prompts for Morning Intentions, a Daily Challenge and an Evening Reflection, along with Today’s goals and tailored prompts reflecting my past entries. It is easily accessible on both my phone and my iPad. It offers weekly reports, summaries and analysis of my entries to help me organize my thoughts, review my spiritual journey and even prep for my next meeting with my Spiritual Director.

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