The weekly “little of this, little of that” feature here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
We have another great giveaway for you — jump-start your Christmas present shopping right here!
Last year we did a really popular giveaway for the Sacred Art Series‘ Rosary Flip books – -and followed up with their Gospel of St. Luke and St. John. These are wonderful aids in devotion, because what the publisher, Will Bloomfield, has done is present the Rosary and the Gospels with beautiful traditional art.
In addition, the Gospels offer something I think we've all looked for — not Bible stories but the actual Scriptures — but presented without the distraction of notes and numbers. Of course we all have our study Bibles handy. But for prayer and for the young person who is past Bible stories but still needs something simpler (yet still with a good translation and beautiful production), this edition can NOT be beat. Perfect for your teenage godson, perfect for your spouse.
You asked for a larger Rosary flip book that had a better, sturdier stand and higher quality images, and Bloomfield has delivered. It has been revised — the prior version was 8″ x 10″ and the current version is 7″ x 9″ which made the image sharper and the stand sturdier. (I'm going to say that I think that the issue is better, but not quite resolved, in that perhaps the original images are just not high quality enough to be printed absolutely well. However, as a flip book that everyone in the family or small class can see and pray with, I think it works well.)
You also clamored for the Luminous Mysteries (which of course weren't a thing when the traditional set of mysteries was painted). The images in the Luminous Mysteries Flip Book are all from Fra Angelico and Giotto. If anything, I love this one more, and the printing quality is excellent. Peruse all the offerings at the Sacred Art Series site, and then leave a comment on this post to enter to win!
This time we will have four winners:
Two winners will receive the Gospels of St. Luke and St. John (these two Gospels in one book),One winner will receive the small flip book for the Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary as well as the Luminous Mysteries flip book andOne winner will receive the large flip book of the three traditional Rosary Mysteries as well as the Luminous Mysteries flip book.
The giveaway is over – congratulations to our winners: Beatriz, Hannah, Colleen, and Michelle!
And on to our links:
- I hadn't known many Californians, I guess, and when I made friends with one this whole “take the 190″ was so foreign to me. Here's why she said it. Now I sometimes say it too because it's cute.
- An amazingly inventive ophthalmologist thought outside the box. Now he brings sight to thousands upon thousands of poor people quickly and cheaply. “Here, the returns are so clear,” Dr. Ruit said as he bandaged her eye. “It’s like no other medical intervention.”
- Our Joseph once told me that he is astounded at how prophetic the writings of Tom Wolfe are. I've always been a fan (although I haven't read I Am Charlotte Simmons: A Novel). But it just gets more so, this social commentary before the events happen…
Parents who get divorced tend to see things from their own point of view, pretty exclusively. Here is a roundup of articles that might give a different slant on things, if you are following the doings of the Synod on the Family and the question of Holy Communion for those who remarry. I promise you that each one has insights about marriage, family, children, and the law (and the Law) even for those who aren't Catholic.
- Compassion has nothing to do with it, from the redoubtable and wise Ed Peters, canon lawyer.
- A non-religious — and quite moving — view of divorce from the child's perspective. What I hope you notice: their children give the couple a sense of shared history that nothing can replace and nothing — even seeming heartbreak — can destroy. The last line is a bit trite, but doesn't take away the truth of what has been revealed.
- In America Magazine (of all publications! America Magazine is the one that has been leading for the change in Church teaching on Communion for divorced and remarried), a group of people who grew up with divorce and cohabitation writes a moving and pointed defense of “hard truths.” A must read.
- The Chief sums it all up, pending a document from Pope Francis.
Relatedly:
- Children need to know that God wants everyone to have a happy ending, and the Gospel is the story upon which all stories (fairy tales most of all) are based, while being completely true. Specifically, Daniel Mattson writes, children need to know that no one is gay.
- A child can teach you a lot. “Let the children come to me,” Jesus said, “and hinder them not.” Kelly Mantoan writes movingly about how suffering can save, and fear of suffering can kill — a person and the soul.
- We deplore the devastation in Paris, the terror of last night. We in the West have to take a long look at ourselves if we are going to stand up to evil, because only with something can we fight against an ideology that sees a vacuum where faith should be. Our friend Fr. Pokorsky challenges our complacency here at home, where babies too are beheaded.
Well, we can only start with ourselves! Let's commit to prayer and that “living differently” that Benedict XVI spoke of as the result of hope, hope in Christ.
When you are wondering what on earth you can do to build a community around you (especially if you are like me and feel pretty darned inadequate and like you are re-inventing the wheel every day), please consider joining or starting a St. Greg's Pocket. If you see that one exists on Facebook already but nothing seems to be going on, that means that YOU can jump in and do one of the things we suggest in the linked posts. Maybe you'd like to read some good books with friends as you build your community? Well-Read Mom is hosting a giveaway to get you started. Your book club can be a subsidiary of your St. Greg's Pocket! (Because eventually someone has a baby and needs meals… and then the kids get bigger and they need friends… so it's about more than just your reading group… )
Remember, November is the month when Christians traditionally pray for those who have passed away. Now, before Thanksgiving is upon us, is a good time to put those memorial prayer cards of your beloved dead on or near your Little Oratory.
To enter our giveaway, leave a comment here and say which offering you'd like! And then go “like” the Sacred Art Series Facebook page, so that Will Bloomfield, “just a dad,” can continue to offer such good products.
Stephanie says
I would love to win those lovely booklets! And thanks for spreading the word about Well-Read Mom!
Michelle Tavakoli says
I would love the gospel of Luke. Then John to keep in my hskpg cart to look at while working or on break. Or the rosary flip book for a gift for a friend. ( small or large)
Mary Ann Van Atta says
I would love the smaller rosary flip book to share the rosary with my young grandchildren.
Jill says
I would love the large rosary flip book!!!! The art is beautiful!
Lynelle says
So hard to choose! I’d love the large flip book so we can all pray with it together. I had just gone to find your old post about these the other day because I knew my husband would be excited to receive these as a gift. Maybe my procrastination will pay off 🙂
Catrina says
I would love the small rosary flip book! Thank you. Please pray for me too. I’m 40 weeks pregnant and awaiting the birth of my fourth child, a son!
Cate says
I would love any of the beautiful gifts!
Dawn says
I would love either of the Rosary flip books. Great links today! Thank you!
Leah says
I would love either of the Rosary flip books. Great links today! Thank you!
Michele says
Ohhhh…I’d love to win!
Elizabeth says
I would love to win any of these! The flip books are especially lovely!
Chere Mama says
Oh, so beautiful!!! I would love to have these! Thank you for the chance to win!
Beatriz says
I would love the small flip book. Thanks for hosting this giveaway and making us aware of these great products!
Kelly says
I would be thankful to receive any of the offerings!
Erica says
I am hoping to win the Luminous Mysteries small flipbook. Thank you!
Patty G says
All are so lovely – thank you for the opportunity.
Jessica F says
Oh, I added the large Rosary flip book to my Christmas wish list. They are so beautiful!
Ashley S. says
I would love any of them as well. The rosary flip book has been on my list for a while!
Claire Rebecca says
The Gospels are gorgeous! They remind me of the Knox Bible.
Margee says
Such beautiful artwork….the flipbooks of any size would be a wonderful prize.
Pearlann says
They are all wonderful. I can’t decide between the Gospels and the small flip book
jennybrown says
I would love the rosary flip art book but am not on FB 🙁
LauraB says
The large flip book please!
Betsy M says
They have been on my wish list. I would love any of them but the large rosary flip book would maybe work best for our family. Thanks!
Ivy says
Thanks for the great reads! As a busy mom i look forward to them every week for my own mental health! And the giveaways loom great!
Brit says
I’d love either set of the flip books. We are converts and are trying to establish family habits including praying the Rosary.
Kate says
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Sarah says
My mom used to make us little picture books to look at when we said the rosary for family night prayers. She would cut pictures from old calendars and cards and arrange them in a little blank book. I always felt so drawn into the each mystery of the rosary when I looked at the pictures while we prayed! I would love to win one of these rosary flip books to use in my own little family’s prayers!
Anne says
I always look forward to the bits & pieces series. This one’s a powerhouse. Thank you!
(I just wanted to tell you all that–I will pass on the drawing 🙂
Thank you,
~Anne
Toni Graham says
I would love to win the “two gospels” book!
Thank you for such a beautiful blog. Aunt Leila, I especially like your writing, your wisdom, your courage, your insight.
Toni Graham says
Toni again : I just showed the offerings to my husband, and, together, we have decided that we would love ANY of the giveaway items! ☺️
CMerie says
I would love to win the Gospel
Hannah Hilgendorf says
We’d love the rosary flip books (small or large!) We’ve been trying to be more regular with the family rosary, and this would help quite a bit!
Alethea says
Hi!
Thanks for hosting a giveaway! Liked sacred art FB page a while ago because I love all their things. 🙂 I’d love to win anything. The flip books would be great to help mevascI try to teach my littles how to pray the rosary.
Christine says
Ooh I would love the Gospels book or the small flip book! What beautiful offerings. Thank you!
Cami says
We’d really enjoy using the small rosary flip book with 4 mysteries! Thank you for letting us know about such wonderful Catholic products!
Dianna says
These are all lovely! Thank you for having this giveaway.
Jessica says
I would love, love, love the smaller Rosary book. It has been on my wish list since last Christmas! Alas, I do not FB, either… However, Auntie Leila, it is only *southern* Californians who insert the definite article before freeways. When I was transplanted here from the north, I SWORE I would never take up that obnoxious patois, but here I am, taking my daughter to school via THE 15. I’ve also learned not to make idle vows. ;o)
Michelle says
Beautiful idea. Thank you for sharing them. I did not remember them from before. The Gospels sounds like a wonderful idea for my moving into teenage years first son.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and the giveaway,
Michelle
Catherine says
Great links! Thank you!
Elizabeth says
These are so beautiful! I would love to add the beautiful art to our family rosary. The larger flip book looks wonderful, but we would be happy with either!
ali says
I have been looking for something like this. Would be very nice.
Jen Thomason says
Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea! We too would appreciate the flip book of the rosary! Many blessings to you, for the wonderful support you offer us all! ❤️
Martha says
Thank you for the giveaway- I’d love to have the rosary flip to take with me when I travel!
Tracy says
I would love to receive the Gospels. (Actually I would love any of the offerings.) I come from a very plain form of Christianity and first learned of the beauty of sacred art from your blog. It has been so enriching. Thank you for that.
Chrissy Kissling says
Beautiful! I love the rosary flipbooks!
Annie says
Beautiful! I can think of several people in my life who would love one of those books.
Kari says
All of those books look lovely! I think my boys would really enjoy these!
Branwen says
Either of the Rosary flip books would be wonderful for praying the rosary with our young kids!
Chelsea says
Oh these are all lovely! I would love the smaller rosary flip book 🙂
Maureen says
I’ve been thinking recently about how to introduce the Rosary with my daughter (almost 1!), and it looks like the beautiful art of these flip books may be the answer!
Teresa Hemphill says
All of these are gorgeous and I’d be happy with any of them!
Gabby says
Either of the flip books would be wonderful!
Justyna says
I love all of them!
As we try to pray rosary with 5 and 3 years old we use their coloring pages… they are very proud of themselves to contribute to our prayer table but it would be so nice to offer them something of higher artistic value to contemplate while praying.
Elizabeth says
Thanks so much for offering these giveaways – they are so lovely!
Anamaria says
I would love the luminous mysteries! I have the others and they are lovely- I would certainly give them as Christmas gifts if I won those instead 🙂
Jennifer says
These look awesome!
mary says
What a beautiful give away! Any would be a blessing!:)
Clara says
Thanks for offering this give-away! I would like either of the rosary flip books (large or small). The art looks beautiful and I think it could help us in our endeavors in accomplishing a daily rosary.
And, thanks for sharing the marvelous Catholic artwork with us.
Kristi says
I would love any of them, but would choose the gospels. They are all so beautiful.
Funny I’ve never thought about how when I lived in California, it was “the” 405, etc., and now (in Texas) it’s just 75, or I-35, or I-20, etc. Interesting article about why the article is used!
(The articles on divorce give too much to respond to in a brief comment! Thanks for posting them.)
Lindsay says
I’d love one of these! Thanks for sharing!
Mary says
Would love any of those but especially the Gospels!
Katie says
These are lovely – thanks for the opportunity to win one!
Vickie says
During October the Lord really called me to start praying the rosary daily with my children. I keep thinking that a book with sacred art for each of the mysteries would be such a help. I thought I would have to make it myself! Thank you for writing about this and bringing it to my attention. If I were to win I would love the small mystery flip book. Thank you!
Shauna says
I love the luminous mysteries flip book. Our homeschool group will be studying Giotto and Fra Angelico this winter and this would be a beautiful way to share the artists’ work with my class.
Ivy says
Wonderful gift ideas! I have had my eye on those flip books for a while!
Claudia says
I would be most grateful to win anything! Having to choose, I’d chime in for Luminous Mysteries.
Celeste says
We would love the large flip book or the gospels. Actually, I had added these to our Christmas list this year!
Marie S. says
I would love to win the rosary flip books (our kids are little)… but the gospels would be awfully nice, too.
Heidi Normile says
Would love the rosary flip book! My daughter thrives on artwork and this flip book is beautiful!
Monica k says
We would love to have the small flip books. Thank you for reminding me about them!
Christine says
I would love the flip rosary. Thanks so much!
Maria says
If I win, I will be hard-pressed to decide whether to keep them or give them to my mom!
Margie says
Lovely. Would love to have either.
Tania says
I would like any of the flip books 🙂 The main reason is that I would like to pray more, to tell you the truth. I am easily distracted, though.
Heather says
I am so intrigued by the idea of reading the Scriptures as stories, the Scriptures without the distractions of notes and numbers but with all that gorgeous art!! I would be just thrilled to win a copy of the Gospels.
Laurel says
Their Rosary flip book is so beautiful!
Betsy says
Would love to win any of them! Thanks for the opportunity.
Theresa says
I would love the large rosary flip book.
Elizabethanne says
Please enter me in the giveaway too! Thank u you!
Danielle says
I’d love to win one of these books. Thanks for the chance! Any of them would a beautiful gift for the children this year.
Lindsay Leonardo says
I’d love to win the Gospels, thank you!
heather says
I would so enjoy the large flip book thanks for the wonderful giveaway and have a nice day.
Nina says
I would love the large rosary flip book!
Florence says
Those are beautiful and really wonderful ressources for family prayer!!!!! Thanks for sharing with us!
FarmAndAway says
This giveaway is awesome! Count me in.
Kaitlin @ More Like Mary says
I would love to win these! They’ve been on my wish list since you first told us about them!
Sue says
Once again, you have a lovely giveaway! Even if I don’t win, I’m so happy to learn of these beautiful items.
Dyan says
Thanks for a great and thoughtful giveaway! I would be very happy with any of the giveaways!
Dyan says
I forgot to say that I would be very happy to win #2. Thanks!
Amy J says
Truly would be thrilled to win any of these!
Cathy says
Oh my, the Rosary flip books are beautiful!
Stefani says
The gospels book is on my Christmas list!
Amelia Wright says
I wanted to buy the large flip book for my kids but they are sold out!
Mary says
I’d love the luminous mysteries flip book. We just bought the original last week 😊
Molly says
Ooh! I love the flip book (and your blog)
Lindsay says
Beautiful artwork!
Lindsay says
Oops, forgot to indicate my preference. All of these look wonderful, but I’ve had my eye on the gospels for a while. Thank you!!
Amy says
They are all gorgeous. After your giveaway last year, we bought the flipbook! so we would love the Gospels for our son.
Thank you for making us all aware of beautiful and helpful things out there!
Colleen Randall says
Putting myself into the drawing for ANY of those beautiful prizes!
Pam says
I’m reading The Little Oratory. The art in these books would be a beautiful addition to our home altar!
Mary Beth says
Beautiful. I like them all!
Melissa says
I would love either of the rosary flip books. They look like a wonderful aid for mediating on the rosary. Thanks!!
Kate says
As a visual person, the flip books would be a wonderful thing to keep my mind on the mysteries without becoming distracted
Nina says
The small rosary flip book looks beautiful. Thanks for offering one and especially for making us aware of it. The Little Oratory has made a difference for our family. Thanks.
Maureen says
Would love any of them! Especially the Gospels!
Ruth Anne says
Those gospels look lovely!
Mary Eileen says
Oh man pick me!!!!! 🙂 🙂
Mary Eileen says
For any of them!
Andrea says
I almost bought one last year, but didn’t for some reason… Maybe this is the year!
Heather says
They all look lovely and would be wonderful, especially either of the rosary flip books!
Sarah says
How to choose which offerings?! They are all so lovely. The flip books are pretty “come and touch me!”
Heather b. says
Thank you for all of your articles, very insightful and thought provoking. The flip art is so beautiful too! Just what I have been looking for for my little ones! I would love either size, but even if I don’t win one, I’ve already got it on our Amazon wish list that we send out to family with good gift ideas for the Littles.
TracyS says
Thank you – the Holy Gospels would be lovely!
Lindsey G says
I would love the beautiful gospels! Thank you for this giveaway.
Kim F. says
The rosary flip books are so beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Catie H says
I would love a large Rosary flip book!
Thank you!
Kansas Mom says
I’d love something so lovely for our prayer table as the rosary flip books. Of course, my son is just the right age for a copy of the Gospels like this as well.
Laura says
Beautiful Gospel book! Would love to share it with my children!
Laura D says
I purchased the large rosary flip book last year but would love to win the luminous mystery flip book! And the other I would gift! Thanks for the giveaway!
Laura says
Those are all so beautiful!
Lori says
I would love the Gospels. Thank you for this giveaway!
Carrie says
The large flipbook would be wonderful for family rosary time! Thank you!
Laura says
Beautiful scripture art!
Children of divorce definitely bear the hardsjips of divorce. So incredibly sad.
Melissa says
I would love the gospels of Luke and John. We’ve already purchased our own copy of the rosary flip book and gave a copy away. Thanks for the reminder of putting the funeral cards on our little oratory.
Liz says
What a wonderful way to help children – and adults – engage in the rosary! Thanks for the chance to win!
Lisa says
Leila, I’m enamored with the Rosary Flip Book – so lovely – and I think a perfect gift to send to my daughters who are away at college.
Colleen says
Love all of these! And love being connected to lovely & prayerful art
Caitlyn says
Beautiful!
Jacki Weishaar says
I would love the large rosary flip book (but they all look great). Thanks so much for the giveaway and great links!
Amanda says
I would love to win any of the flip books! But especially the small flip books. Thank you for sharing great resources! Looking forward to the continuing Advent series!
Elizabeth says
I would love either size of flip book! In fact I was thinking of getting one of them for my husband anyway… And we recently moved to California and have been mystified by all the definite articles on highways so thanks for the illumination!
Anne Marie says
I would like the small flip books (or the large!)
Rosie W. says
The larger Rosary flip book would be fantastic. Lots of great links on this post- thanks for sharing.
Ashley says
The Gospels book would be lovely for before bed reading; it’s also a nice size to fit in my purse for reflection during Adoration. The artwork included is beautiful.
Lisa says
They are quite lovely….I would be grateful to win!
God bless Desmond….Lisa
Shauna says
I would appreciate any of the items. Thank you so much!
Karen8 says
A Rosary flip book, what a wonderful gift!
Karen says
The Gospels have definitely caught my eye for my 11-year-old son. He feels that he is too old for “Bible Stories”, but I’m not sure that he’s ready for a full Ignatius Bible yet. The Gospels of St. Luke and St. John would be a lovely Christmas present for him. The flip books would be great, too, for our Little Oratory (that I’m still slowly working on…). Thanks for the giveaway!
Theresa Anne says
Please put my name in the hat for the Large Rosary Flip book. Thanks!
Jamie P. says
I would love to win any of these books! The rosary flip book and large book are beautiful!