Okay, we're down to the wire here!
I'm giving away as hard as I can! My TPD [Time Perception Disorder] has kicked in for real. I never ever think things are soon unless they are too soon.
- This giveaway ends tonight — for a copy of the lovely and inspiring Sacred Art Series Gospels of St. Luke and St. John. (Discount code for orders: LMLDBLOG for 15% off one book, 20% off 3 or more.)
- This giveaway ends in two days — for a copy of Anthony Esolen's Reclaiming Catholic Social Teaching. (Discount code for orders: LMLD15 for 15% off the book plus a free copy of Esolen's Reflections on the Christian Life.)
So today, just to be sure that you can get your copies in time for Christmas, I'm giving away two beautiful resources for your family. The lucky winner will win both of these treasures, and the rest of you (not to say losers, but you know, not winners!) can use the code to get a little discount.
If you read The Little Oratory, you know that we wanted to help you bring your children up with beauty and devotion. We even addressed the question directly, both in the text and with the full page black line icons and drawings at the head of each chapter, all of which make great coloring or copying for your children (and you!).
David Clayton, my co-author for The Little Oratory, has now produced a lovely coloring book of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! With 18 or so black-and-white drawings (some of which you can see here on Amazon if you click on the book to see inside), this book will keep your children occupied coloring and pondering the gift of Jesus' love.
That is what this devotion is all about. In the words of Fr. William Most, the thing about us is that we don't really believe God loves us — not really. But if we start to think about Jesus' human heart united with His divine nature and how He suffered for us, we begin to get an inkling.
Each image has a meditation for children and adults alike by William E. Fahey, who is president of Thomas More College of the Liberal Arts and also the father of five young children. With delicacy, William Fahey explores the aspects of the dear heart of Jesus and offers prayers as we go.
I think this book will make a great stocking stuffer for the children! At $7, what a value! And the publisher generously gives permission for you to copy the images for your own use. That way, the children can color away and the book will still be intact.
I'm also giving away another copy of Paul Jernberg's Mass of St. Philip Neri!
Remember this? As I said before, it's unlike any CD you have heard, I'll wager. Listen to hear the parts of the Mass in the new English translation set to evocative choral music that will lift your mind and heart to God. And although it is quite beautiful, it's easily learned by congregations, choirs, and even children. When I posted about this CD before, people left comments that brought tears to our eyes about how their children learned this setting! In our own parish our children's choir sings it, so I know it can be done!
I'm giving away a copy of Paul's CD to our lucky winner!
Go to Paul's website to hear clips of the parts of the Mass. Really, do it! You won't believe how stunning this Mass is, because honestly you owe it to yourself to hear something this awesome.
We'll keep this giveaway short so that we have time to get you what you need.
(FYI, you are asked for your email *only* so that you can be contacted if you win! So do not fear the “registration.” If you are entering the drawing with a comment, don’t forget to come back up here and click on the Rafflecopter thingy to get your entries!)
- To order Clayton and Fahey's Sacred Heart Coloring Book, go to Sophia Institute Press and use the code LMLD15 for a 15% discount. If you want it by Christmas, you will need to choose UPS shipping. If you use their flat-rate shipping, you can order as many books as you like for $5 shipping! But they will arrive after Christmas.
- To order Paul Jernberg's CD (and the score for the Mass is also available if you want to learn it), go to his website. Use the code leila for 10% off your purchase. He assures me that if you order this week, you will get your CD by Christmas!
Again, in case you missed it last time, I leave you with the Glory to God (although it's liturgically incorrect for right now — let's imagine it's already Christmas!) from the CD:
Kristi says
Hooray, more great giveaways! I would love to win these (who wouldn’t), thanks! I love the prayerful descriptions in the coloring book and the CD sounds beautiful.
Katie says
The Mass sounds beautiful!
Katie says
The coloring book sounds so great and the Mass is lovely!
Rosie says
I saw that coloring book on the Sophia Press website and will definitely get it for my daughter!!!
Allison says
Have intended to order this CD since you first mentioned it a while back. The music really is beautiful!
Natalie says
Love this! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway. I’ve listened to the St. Philip Neri Mass settings on Youtube since you blogged about it last – so beautiful! – and will continue to do so if I’m a “nonwinner”. 🙂
Michele says
My husband would love this CD!
Celeste says
Looks wonderful–thank you!
Kate says
Thanks for these giveaways — I would love to color those images myself!
Jennifer says
Thank you for this opportunity!
Claudia says
Would dearly love to win the Sacred Heart coloring book for so many reasons! One being my son and his wife and 5 children were fortunate to have their home and Sacred Heart image blessed and dedicated by dear Cardinal Burke. Also, I’m an iconagrapher and would love to see the images in the book before passing it along to them.
CMerie says
What a great coloring book. Count me in!
Tracy says
Delightful CD. I would love to have it to share with my family.
lyne says
beautiful cd and nice coloring book f or the kids.
Jennifer Keever says
The coloring book sounds so neat! My daughter is only 9 weeks old, but the coloring book will be great when she’s older. I love seeing these kinds of options for kids and not just the cutesy stuff…it’s great to have variety!
Elizabeth Diaz says
These are just beautiful! I would love to share these with my kids.
Jennifer says
The icon coloring pages in Little Oratory are beautiful, this ccoloring book would be great for our new family adoration hour.
Karen says
What beautiful giveaways! Our family would love them!
Lori Richmond says
Thank you for all you do here. You are a blessing! I hope you have beautiful Christmas!
Laura Jeanne says
I would truly love this CD. I am at a turbulent point in my life and I find beautiful sacred music very comforting.
Mrs. B. says
Ah, I just bought three copies of the book for my three kids (the baby will have to wait a few years before I let him touch it!) If I win, one of my nieces/nephews is going to be happy! I was so sorry we had to miss David Clayton speaking at our parish for the Institute of Catholic Culture – we have all been so sick! I was planning to have my Little Oratory book signed by both authors 🙂
And that’s some seriously beautiful music…
Mary Beth says
Thank you for the lovely giveaway! Merry Christmas.
Lisa says
Happy last 8 days of Advent!!
Kelly says
Would love to win the CD and coloring book!
Ruth Anne says
Both the items sound wonderful
Catherine says
The Sacred Heart coloring book I will be a great addition to our little homeschool.
Maureen says
Thanks for the giveaway!
Janet says
Great giveaway! Thank you 🙂
Michelle says
Beautiful art and music to lift our hearts to God. Thank you!
Rose says
I’m going to enter as many of these as possible for the chance to check something off my list without actually having to shop for it! Plus they both sound like awesome gifts. Thanks!
Lisa says
I just went to order 2 cDs and it says the coupon is no longer valid?
Leila says
Lisa, I will check for you. Due to the “family-run” “jack-of-all-trades” nature of these “way of beauty” start-ups there are glitches! But stand by while the system is processing! And check back! Thank you!
Leila says
THE CODE IS NOW WORKING! Thanks for your patience 🙂
Rosemary says
Oooh, I am so excited about this giveaway! We met through, and attend Mass at, an Oratory of St. Philip Neri, so I am eager to hear this Mass. And the coloring book is absolutely beautiful. Thank you!
Jessica says
Both the music and the book would be a wonderful addition to our home.
Rachel says
Thank you!
Mary Ann Van Atta says
I would love to win. Beautiful artwork and music, nothing lifts my heart and mind to God more quickly!
Laurel says
I love both of these things! What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you!
Heather says
My daughter and I love to color together. This sounds like it would be a much nicer alternative to the Dora coloring books we’re currently using!!
Catherine says
Both of these would help to further educate me in the way of true beauty. It would be great to win them!
Amy Johnson says
That was stunning. I must go listen to the rest of the clips. Thank you for introducing me to this Mass setting!
Karen Kalna says
Thank you for the giveaways. the CD is wonderful and the book looks like a treasure! I’m hoping to win!
Erica says
This music is beautiful.
Betty Wittman says
I’d love to win, have a Blessed Christmas!
Brittany says
What a lovely gift! They would bless my family for sure. Happy Advent and Merry Christmas!
Betsy M says
Leila, you have the most lovely giveaways! Thanks for the chance to win.
Julie says
What lovely and thoughtful giveaways.
Julie
Julie says
thank you for running such fun and useful giveaways!
Rain says
Another fabulous giveaway. The CD is beautiful.
Stephanie in Germany says
Leila, you are too good! So many treasures being offered at once! Thank you, even if I don’t win it fills me with joy to know of them.
Joanne B. says
I loved David Clayton’s artwork in the ‘Little Oratory.’ This also looks wonderful
Valerie says
My seven year old would love this coloring book. He loves to color and is very meticulous about it. I am definitely getting this book for him. The CD would be such a treat too! Beautiful music!
sibyl says
Oooh, pick me! I would especially love the coloring book!
Theresa says
You really are having fun with the giveaways! More fun for the rest of us! Thanks!
Elizabeth K says
::sigh:: – I will just keep my thoughts to myself about the music in our church…and cry.
What glorious praise to our God! I ordered two of the coloring books – one for a Godson and another for his sisters to enjoy also!
God bless, and may you and yours have a most Merry Christmas!
EK
Clara says
Thank you for another give-away! These would be wonderful to win.
Merry christmas!
Kelly says
My family would have so much enjoyment from these two items. Thank you for offering these wonderful giveaways! God bless you!
Karen says
These are such wonderful giveaways. Thank you!
I would love to own this CD and learn it by listening.
Sarah King says
The CD- so beautiful!
Sara says
I’d love me some adoration coloring books!
Julia R. says
Wonderful gifts!
Cathy says
So generous. Wishing you peace as you prepare for Christmas!
Evelyn says
Beautiful choir piece!
Mrs C says
Either of these would be amazing. I’ve never entered one of these before. Do I just leave a comment?
Donna L. says
What a lovely idea! I truly adored the music when I listened to the clip you had on your website…
Fear not! December 25 marks the *beginning* of Christmas….I’m certain your dear Readers would happily wait until you had time…even if it’s a few weeks from now!
God bless you all!
Patricia says
Book and cd look and sound lovely. Thank you for the opportunity to win such treasures!
Tacy Williams Beck says
Love this! Would love that coloring book or cd!
Kim F. says
Would love to win! Thanks for the opportunity!