Celebrate St. Nicholas' Feast Day

"I want to live with God forever. That's my plan, and I hope it's yours too. How are you going to go to a God Who is All-Holiness, All-Light, All-Compassion, and All-Mercy if you never tried to be any of those things? Is it hard? It sure is."

- Mother Angelica

KNEELING SANTA WITH SLEEPING BABY JESUS
While raising his own family in the 1970's, Raymond Gauer became increasingly concerned about the over-commercialization of Christmas. In an effort to counteract that trend, he was inspired to create the beautiful figurine of the Kneeling Santa. This rendition of that image from Joseph's Studio shows Santa kneeling in adoration and gazing lovingly upon the sleeping Christ Child in the manger. Placing things in their proper perspective with the secular (Santa) subservient to the sacred (Jesus). This statue is a beautiful reminder for us to keep our priorities straight. Made of polyresin it measures 7 3/4"H.

$66.00

A SPECIAL PLACE FOR SANTA

Author Jeanne Pieper presents the beautiful and true story of how St. Nicholas was transformed into the legend of Santa Claus in this touching tale. With a lovely introduction by Pat Boone this book will help families counter the secular Santa Claus by combining the two major symbols of Christmas - the Christ Child and Santa - in a way that connotes their proper relationship - the secular subservient to the sacred as depicted by the beautiful figurine of the Kneeling Santa. This book is appropriate for children ages 3 and up. Hardcover. 28 pages.

$10.00

ST. NICHOLAS GIFT SET

This beautifully packaged gift set includes a 3 1/2" figure of St. Nicholas with a matching holy card. St. Nicholas is patron of children and brides. The gift box includes the history of this saint and a prayer for his intercession. Statue is made of resin.

$12.50

NICHOLAS THE BOY WHO BECAME SANTA - DVD

Animated children's DVD. Nicholas was still a young child when he discovered a special secret that changed his life forever: the gift of giving. Here is the fascinating story of the boy whose love and care for others made him one of the most popular figures of all time - Santa Claus. Includes English, Spanish, and French audio. 1 disc. 30 min.

$15.00