Connect with the Vatican

During the 21st century, the Vatican has become surprisingly internet savvy. During a time when communication has become increasingly dependent upon the internet, the Vatican has been keeping up with the trend by becoming part of various social networking sites and generally becoming more internet friendly. Whether it is on Facebook or YouTube, the Vatican is attempting to appeal to the younger generations. Here are some of the best websites to stay connected with the Vatican today:

Official Vatican YouTube Page
Music from the Vatican's Playlist
Official Vatican Website
Vatican Pope2You Facebook Application

To learn more about Pope Benedict XVI, check out the biography by John. L. Allen Jr.

Pope Benedict XVI Biography

Christmas Prayer

Christmas can be a hectic time for all of us. But it is important to remember what the season is really about. Let's remember Jesus this Christmas and the gifts that he gave us. This prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson is a great reminder of what Christmas is all about:

Loving God,
Help us remember the birth of Jesus,

that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men.
Close the door of hate

and open the door of love all over the world.

Let kindness come with every gift

and good desires with every greeting.

Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings,

and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.
May the Christmas morning make us happy

to be thy children,

and Christmas evening bring us to our beds

with grateful thoughts,

forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake. Amen.

I hope you have a Merry Christmas!!!

And don't forget about our After Christmas Sale! Starting December 26th at 9:00 a.m. save a minimum of 50% on seasonal items.

After Christmas Sale!

Saturday, December 26th

9:00 - 5:30

Our doors will be opening at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 26th for our 60th Annual After Christmas Sale.

Come experience the best deals in town on seasonal and Christmas items!

Unlike other religious stores, we choose to liquidate all of our Christmas merchandise after Christmas in order to bring you the best savings.

Save a minimum of 50% off during our famous after Christmas Sale! You won't find deals like this anywhere else in town.

Come early for the best selections. But if you can't make it in that Saturday, don't worry, sale prices will continue into January!

Come stock up on Christmas gifts and decorations for next year while saving tons of money!!

Fun Nativity Sets for Kids

When I was a kid, I always wanted to play with my Mom's Nativity set. It was a beautiful glass set from Italy, but because it was so fragile, I had to stay away from it. Nowadays, there are great Nativity sets made specifically for kids. The materials, design, and packaging make them very durable and fun. These sets are a great way to teach your children about the Nativity while making sure that nothing gets broken or damaged. I wish I had known about these when I was younger.

12 piece Nativity set with Stable

Musical Nativity Set in Bag

17 Piece Plastic Nativity Set