There is No Saint Named Kelly {Book Review}

I just discovered this book at The Pauline Bookstore, and I had to pick it up!

I love the style of illustration, and I know I’ve had the same conversation with my own daughter Kelly…

The truth is that EVERYONE up in Heaven is considered a SAINT…we only know for sure the ones by name who have been officially recognized as a Saint, but there are already SO many Saint Kellys up there!

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Joseph, Keeper of the King {Book Review}

Looking for a beautiful book to help celebrate this week’s Solemnity of St Joseph?

Joseph, Keeper of the King

by Scott Hahn and Emily Stimpson Chapman, illustrated by Tricia Dugat

This beautiful children’s picture book honors Joseph, Foster-Father of Jesus, just in time for his Feast Days: March 19 and May 1st!

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My Dad’s Story {Book Review}

My amazing Mom passed away on July 8, 2025. My Dad still lives in the same house I grew up in, and he’s adjusting to being a widower after 61 years married to my Mom.

He’s learning to cook, do laundry and all the things, and I’ve been going to his doctor’s appointments with him.

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Catholight Leather Bible Cover {Review}

I was approached  by a Catholic Company that creates beautiful printed Leather covers for Bibles, along with other Leather tote bags and purses. Check out the Catholight  website!

I was impressed with the huge selection of Catholic designs and fell in love with this one!

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Around the Catholic Table: 100+ Simple Recipes for Family and Friends {Book Review}

When I first skimmed through Around the Catholic Table by Emily Stimpson Chapman, I was a tiny bit disappointed because I thought the recipes would be focused on the Catholic Liturgical Calendar or the Catholic Saints. I then read through the Introduction and discovered Emily’s passion for cooking and hospitality, reflecting her parents’ love of hosting, and how her passion flourished with Thursday Night Dinners at Franciscan University, and continues today, hosting family and friends with her own family.

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All About Lent and Holy Week {Review}

It’s HERE!

Ever since I reviewed All About Advent and Christmas by Katherine Bogner and Shari Van Vranken, I’ve been hoping for their next edition All About Lent and Holy Week!

And it DOES NOT disappoint!

Once again, this book is exquisitely illustrated and includes everything you and your family need to know about Lent and Holy Week!

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Family Gifts from Amazon

I don’t know about you, but the Christmas Shopping List is pretty daunting. I’m hoping to get a couple gifts for the whole family and then chip away at getting a few items for each person. While I’m scouting out these purchases, I decided to recommend my absolute favorites, in case that’s of use to you!

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Holy Mysteries! {Book Review}

What a cool book!

Holy Mysteries! by Sophie de Mullenheim explores 12 mysteries within the Catholic Church, including miraculous healings at Lourdes, the Eucharistic miracle at Lanciano, the stigmata experienced by St Padre Pio and incorrupt Saints whose bodies have remained intact well beyond the grave.

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We Have a Pope {Book Review}

We Have a Pope

We Have a Pope, written by Katherine Bogner and illustrated by Kortnee Senn is an exquisite children’s book explaining how each pope is prayerfully elected, beginning with St. Peter, chosen by Jesus Himself!

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All about Advent and Christmas {Review}

by Katherine Bogner and Shari Van Vranken

Katherine Bogner is the Catholic Teacher I’d want to be…and the Teacher every kid in Catholic School would love. I am so excited about Katherine’s book All About Advent and Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder With Children, illustrated and designed by Shari Van Vranken.

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