Set of ten adhesive 2" x 4" labels, each with its own image and Christmas saying or reflection, and of course lines to write your name and the name of the gift recipient.  The images come from a variety of antique holy cards and prints, as well as Murillo's Adoration of the Magi.  Stick these directly to the gift wrap or apply to paper or cardstock to make a stiff tag that could be strung on ribbon and attached to jars, bottles, gift bags, etc.

Image sources:  Chant Art; Adoration of the Magi, Bartolome Esteban Murillo, 1660.

St. Benedict and St. Scholastica Leaflet

Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica, brother and sister saints, whose feast days occur near or during the season of Lent, lived shortly after the fall of the Roman Empire, when society was filled with all kinds of vice.  Both their lives offer sterling examples of the virtuous life which God calls those in every age to live.  "Come my children, we will teach you the fear of the Lord.  (Ps. 33:12) Today if you hear His voice, harden not your hearts. (Ps. 94:8)

Throughout this leaftlet of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica, are excerpts from The Holy Rule, a short biography about each saint, prayers to them, promises made by God to St. Benedict, an invocation to obtain saintly bishops, and sacred literature to condemn error and rekindle the good zeal of Christian perfection.  There is also a bibliography for those who would like to read more on them and know more about the heritage of St. Benedict which continues on in our times.

Printed on ivory paper

Handmade Wooden Catholic Symbol Cookie, Pastry, and Bread Stamp

The history of Catholic bread stamps dates back to the Byzantine Empire, before the end of the seventh century.  Each baker stamped his bread with a symbol to identify it, and those who brought their bread to be baked in the ovens could identify their loaf and ceremonial bread on feast days.

We offer these handmade hardwood stamps featuring a Catholic symbol to honor God in your baking by imprinting it onto your cookies, pastries, and breads.

Handcrafted in the Heart of America by a young traditional Catholic craftsman, each with a unique symbol such as the Celtic Cross, Chi Rho, Crown and capital M in honor of the Blessed Mother, and Trinity symbol.

Care: Immediately after use wash with hot water and dish soap.  Do not leave submerged in water.  Dry completely before storing.  Periodically lightly sand and apply a foodsafe oil, such as tung oil or raw linseed oil.