Maybe THIS is the year that we can celebrate All Saints Day as I’ve always wished we would!
I think we need the saints NOW more than ever!
Saints Craft Kits
We have over 27 Saints-related Craft Kits at the Arma Dei Shoppe!
Saints Crafts and Activities!
October 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Equipping Catholic Families with Rosary Crafts
October 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Make a Rosary Abacus with the printable packed with the Mysteries of the Rosary and instructions for the pony bead abacus.
This Cathletic Craft Kit offers full sets of Mysteries of the Rosary thumbnails and clipart of the Blessed Virgin Mary to customize a Rosary Abacus made from a square framed canvas from the Dollarstore.
Prompt Me to Pray ~ Prayer Retreat
September 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
I’m trying something new!
Next week, I’m leading my first ever Prayer Retreat at Catholicland up here in Canada!
The Prayer Retreat is based on my book Prompt Me to Pray, but I have also created a special Retreat Companion for each attendee. I think this workbook will help each one of us to customize our own personal plan for more consistent prayer from the heart.
Book Review: The Virtues for Catholic Youth
September 14, 2020 by 2 Comments
Well, Catholic Sprouts seems to be on fire with the Holy Spirit! They’ve been creating wonderful resources for years and it sounds like they’re on the verge of something extra exciting with their big Innovation Challenge win and partnership with Our Sunday Visitor for the Domestic Church Project.
Review: Say Yes: Discovering Purpose, Peace and Abundance in Daily Life
September 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Say Yes: Discovering Purpose, Peace and Abundance in Daily Life
by Christina Semmens
English and Spanish translation in one book!
This book is a treasure! It’s just the book I was looking for as I pursue a deeper spiritual life, a closer relationship with Jesus, more heartfelt personal prayer and a stronger commitment to surrender to Jesus, placing my trust in Him.
Review: Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women: Make Every Day Blessed
September 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
“Stay Connected: Journals for Catholic Women help you deepen your connection with Christ through inspiring stories, reflections, Scripture study, and prompts for prayer and journaling. Each journal explores a different path to spiritual growth in seven short, easy-to-complete chapters – perfect for individuals or small faith-sharing groups!”
Equipping Catholic Families with Online Catholic Conferences this fall!
September 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Most of the conferences are available for FREE or a small fee/donation
with an option to buy a full access pass for continued access to talks.
Shine Your Light Catholics Online Virtual Conference
September 18-20, 2020
Catholic Speakers include
- John Kinuthia
- Amy Brooks
- Emily Ricci
- Sara Estabrooks
Virtual Healing Conference
September 25-27, 2020.
A Wonderful Resource for Catholic Families to celebrate the SAINTS every day of the year.
July 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
I do love the Saints and I’m very excited to introduce this wonderful resource about these holy heroes of our Faith!
Book Review: Saints: Becoming an Image of Christ Every Day of the Year
by Dawn Marie Beutner
Ignatius Press, 2020
548 pages
“The saints in this collection come from every period of Church history and all walks of life. They represent numerous countries, cultures, age groups, and vocations. They show us that holiness truly is a path open to anyone, and by their example and prayers they help us to follow it.”
A Look Inside Prompt Me to Pray
July 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
As many of you already know, I am just two short weeks away from receiving my new book about personal prayer and pursuing a personal relationship with Jesus! While I have created a number of prayer-based craft kits to facilitate fruitful prayer journaling and Sacrament Prep and to bolster family prayer, this book offers some practical tips and insight to make personal prayer a strong priority and consistent habit.
5 Ways to Mean what you Pray: Jesus, I trust in You
July 1, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sometimes, praying “Jesus, I trust in You” feels empty and ineffective, or at best, like wishful thinking. When we pray “Jesus, I trust in You,” all the while coordinating our best backup plan just in case, we’re not actually trusting in Jesus, but in our own feeble strength or attempt to control.
