catholic religious gifts

What can I get for my catholic parents who have everything?

Have you looked around here: http://www.ignatius.com/index.aspx

What about a subscription to Zenit, the New Oxford Review or The Remnant?....

Or this when it comes out:

PLÁCIDO DOMINGO PUTS JOHN PAUL II POETRY TO MUSIC

Tenor Presents "Amore Infinito"

By Carmen Elena Villa
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 28, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Pope John Paul II's poetry is "incredible, profound and complex," according to the well-known tenor who has put the texts to song on a CD that was released in Italy today.
Plácido Domingo joined with Bishop Giampaolo Crepaldi, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, to present his latest recording, "Amore Infinito" (Infinite Love), during a press conference in the Vatican press office today.
The CD includes duets with Andrea Bocelli, Vanessa Williams and Katherine Jenkins and an international version will be released in January.
"This unique initiative brings together two art forms, poetry and music which, brilliantly combined, have produced an album," Bishop Crepaldi said.
"Listening to these songs, so magnificently interpreted by Placido Domingo and the London Symphony Orchestra, brings back the memory of John Paul II and of an entire life, frequently marked by dramatic episodes, lived with a passion for God and for man. What is the secret of this 'Wojtylian' poetic, which he translated into so many poetical texts?" asked the bishop. "For John Paul II everything begins with God's 'yes' to man, everything arises from God's plan of 'infinite love.' God's 'yes' to man means 'yes' to his dignity, to his authentic needs. It means 'yes' to the world [...] and to everything that is beautiful, good and just in life."
The texts of Domingo's songs "cover many subjects: family affections, work, war, homeland, etc, but all of them," the prelate affirmed, "are inspired by God's 'yes' to man, by the infinite love of God."
Artistic project
Domingo explained that the idea for the album arose from his last encounter with the Polish Pontiff. He recalled how he offered a concert for peace in Italy in 2003, in which he sang a prayer for peace written by the Holy Father.
"It was the last time I saw John Paul II," the tenor said. "I told him, 'I would like to sing your poems.' And he answered me, 'why not?'"
The singer explained that as he selected the poems, though most of them regard spiritual themes, he was drawn to those on topics such as liberty, love and family.
Thus, he said, something that began as a "more spiritual project later became a more artistic project."
Domingo contended that though there is no need to spread the fame of John Paul II, there was a need to make known "this truly important part of his life."
The tenor recalled that he had the chance to be close to the Pope at various times in his life.
"I carry in my heart the moment I saw him with the children in Mexico, when he was in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe," he said. "To see how he welcomed them -- he looked like an angel -- with enormous tenderness and patience, speaking in Spanish, singing with them ... this has certainly touched me."
Domingo plans to promote the CD with 10 international concerts.

2008-12-06 10:50:50 by drharvey1992

Faith Clips by Fr. Robert Barron In light of the recent series of questions answered by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Fr. Barron ...

I feel I must share this personnal testimony. More then twice in my life now it has saved my hide. I promise you from the bottom of my heart. You can get your miraculous Rosary beads and Rosary directions on how to say the Rosary from a religious store or Catholic Church gift shop. Will you try it before you think negative about it, without even knowing?

No you don't have to be Catholic to say the Rosary. I am Catholic only I don't practise in church every Sunday. I went through 22.5 years of sexual assault by an uncle and the Rosary kept me sane and on the right path. It was the best thing that ever happened to me is the Rosary. Its miricles and blessings are for all to experience not just the Catholic's. Its for everyone who has respect and love and faith. This was a pleasure to read for a change. An everyone please keep your faith hope and love, we all need it and need to share it too. Take care Heather

2007-03-26 10:42:23 by lee f

Price: $14.00

I do not feel comfortable purchasing religious or personal items for someone my spouse knows through his profession who invited us to his ordination. I can't purchase vestments, and think all the religious articles will be covered by his friends and family or those closer. Or is money appropriate?

A card would be nice, or something for the home. It doesn't have to be a religious gift. I think it's very likely that he will have many bibles already. I wouldn't give money. It's always appreciated but seems impersonal. Maybe something related to a hobby he has?

2008-09-10 13:29:16 by feyfaye9

Price: $16.49 $16.49

Arrives in a silver polka dot gift box
2.75" x 2"
Silver plate keepsake cup

My Godmother is very religious. She's Catholic and goes to church every Sunday (sometimes more ... depending on the occassion). I would like to get her something that she can use or I know she will like that has a religious meaning to it for Mother's Day.

Please don't say "a bible" or "a rosary". I know she has plenty of those.

Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

you can always give her frames with a passages on them such as this...
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=32760X&event=CFN

2009-04-27 08:24:44 by ♥ || Brown Eyed Girl || ♥

If when US troops leave Iraq the civil war that is currently going on between Iraqi Sunnis & Iraqi Shiites will most likely spill over into the entire Mideast & maybe the entire Muslim world which would make it the largest religious civil war since the 100 year world war between European Catholics & Protestants.

If you think gas prices are high now or that the chaos & carnage in the Iraq war is bad if there is a major Mideast regional regilious civil war between Sunnis & Shiites (thanks to Bush's invasion of Iraq) the world economy will come to a screening halt & you all will be riding your bikes to work, that is if you still have a job, which you probably won't.

Bush just keeps giving the gifts that keep on giving.

Well, there's nothing to be done about it now. Just sit back and enjoy the show. I mean, enjoy it at least until martial law is put into action here.

2007-08-23 06:51:54 by Anti-Socialist