Welcome to our Advent and Christmas specialty store.

The Holy Family by Simeone

”If the Advent season is a time of preparation, the season of Christmas is most definitely a time of celebration. Most of the customs and traditions associated with the feast are celebratory in nature, celebrating not only the birth of Our Lord but also, in a very real sense, celebrating life itself. Perhaps it is because of the presence of the Infant Jesus, an infant with the power all infants seem to embody to bring people to a point of quiet reflection of thankfulness and praise. There are not many people who can look at a small infant and not think of the fragileness of life and the wonder of creation. For many reasons, and possibly because of the atmosphere that surrounds the season, there is a sense of celebration. There is no other time of the year when the landscape is so drastically changed, when lights and garlands and trees, when brightly colored packages and abundance of good cheer seem to be present everywhere.”

- from the Essential Advent and Christmas Handbook

Based on Henry van Dyke's classic, "The Story of the Other Wise Man". A Magi named Artaban (Martin Sheen) sees a sign in the heavens that he hopes will lead him and his faithful servant, Orantes (Alan Arkin), to the Messiah. They pursue Jesus for 33 years, only to miss Him at every turn. Along the way, Artaban uses his gifts to help people in dire need. He finally encounters the new …

John Saward Following up on his acclaimed Redeemer in the Womb, John Saward returns to the mystery of Christ's Incarnation. He draws upon the rich traditions of the Church, as well as the writings of the great Christian mystics, to create a work that is both new and old, revolutionary and orthodox. This profoundly moving meditation will aid any contemplation on the life of Christ. The subject …

This children's coloring book tell the story of Christmas through short poems.

Recorded in the Presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration (EWTN) lovingly dedicate this CD to the Divine Child Jesus, for whom Mother Angelica has such great devotion. A beautiful compilation of hymns in honor of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament including O Sacrum Convivium, Adoro Te, Panis Angelicus, The King of Love, O Sacrament Most Holy, Ave Verum and …

FEASTS AND SEASONS - DVD Keep in touch with Christian history and learn about traditional Catholic customs as English journalist and author Joanna Bogle guides us through the feasts we celebrate during the Advent and Christmas seasons. This program is full of craft projects, special holiday recipes and wonderful stories, so that one can better share the Feasts and Seasons of the Church with …

The Christmas story is illustrated with miniatures selected from the Books of Hours found in The British Library Some of the greatest European painters of the Middle Ages were employed in the decoration of these manuscripts: Gerard Horenbout, one of the illuminators of The Sforza Hours, illustrates a simple Nativity using rich reds, greens and blues; the Annunciation to the Shepherds, depicted …

Book description:   As one of the few relatively recent Christian writers who are admired and quoted by Christians at all ends of the spectrum, G.K Chesterton, the great English convert to the Catholic faith, was known as a remarkable and diverse but extremely influential English writer. His inexhaustible and wide ranging portfolio of works includes journalistic writing, poetry, …

This is one of our favorite and most popular books and we have now reprinted it in a newly designed edition. Starting with the Christmas Story according to St. Luke, it includes: The Legend of the Christmas Rose (Lagerlof), A Christmas Mystery (Locke), The Fir Tree (Hans Christian Anderson), The goblins and the Sexton (Charles Dickens), The Other Wise Man (Henry van Dyke), The Holy Night …

A Christmas Present From Polyphony For over a decade, Stephen Layton and Polyphony have been astonishing London audiences with their annual Christmas concert series. Alongside extravagant oratorio performances, the group has presented a cappella programs of Christmas music to audiences enthralled by the range of repertoire available. This delightful new collection, available at budget price, …

The Blessing of Christmas, by Pope Benedict XVI This lovely little book, beautifully illustrated, is ideal for the Christmas and Advent season with its inspiring, profound, yet popular meditations on the blessings of the season by the current Pope. Taken from his sermons as well as his writings, these beautiful meditations by the acclaimed spiritual teacher, writer and now Pontiff, give …

It's an astronomical mystery. A strange star is claimed to have appeared at the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. From the Producer of The Passion of the Christ , Steve McEveety, comes this compelling, objective investigation of the story found in the Biblical Gospel of Matthew, a story often called the 'Star of Bethlehem.' It brings the words of Roman and Jewish historians alongside the visions of …

This beautifully hand-carved Nativity set is 6 inches tall and made of olive wood from the Holy Land.  In the background is a carving Bethlehem with the name of the town. Limited Quantities Available

There are four self-standing 11" X 3" Advent Pillar Candles in this matched set.  No wreath is required.  These candles are ideal for the large Advent wreath displays seen in churches and school.

The First Christmas Tree and Other Stories Henry Van Dyke For over one hundred years, the writings of Henry Van Dyke have been lovingly passed down from generation to generation. His Christmas stories, especially, are as resonant today as when the Presbyterian minister first read them to his New York City congregation in the late 1890s. In this volume of Christmas stories and prayers, we read …

Christmas elicits nothing more than "Bah, humbug!" from Ebenezer Scrooge (George C. Scott), a miser whose sole pursuit of financial success has left him a bitter and lonely old man. But a Christmas Eve visit from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, present and Future ultimately teaches him to open his heart to the spirit of Christmas and to the joys of friends and family. Filmed entirely on location …

Retold by Mary Caswell Walsh and Illustrated by Helen Caswell Here is the true story of the world's first nativity scene, created by Saint Francis of Assisi nearly eight hundred years ago. Richly illustrated and retold in the style of a folktale, the story will inspire you and the children you love as you prepare to set up your own Bethlehem creche. Ages 4 and up.

Aloysius Horn Imprimatur (Orig. 1941). “If it were only possible to know all the miracles of grace which have taken place in this world on every Christmas . . . .” This is a very precious Christmas book that will please everyone, especially Catholic families. Chronologically goes through the time before the life of Christ to the present. Eighty-seven short Christmas topics on 100 pages—century …

Taking the music world by storm, this Italian tenor sings sacred arias and Christmas hymns by Verdi, Rossini, Schubert, Franck, Mozart and others. Includes Ave Maria, Panis Angelicus, Ave Verum Corpus, Pieta Signore, Silent Night, Adeste Fideles and more. Includes a beautiful book with lyrics and photos.

Wonderful daily meditations from Fr. Peter Stravinskas for the Season of Advent to guide you through each day to help you “Wait in Joyful Hope.”

This is Vicky Kolman's newest CD release and it features beautiful piano meditations for the Advent and Christmas Season. This CD features over one hour of listening.