"Old people can be interesting, jovial, lovable, active, wise, witty, and holy, if only we could cast aside the prejudices of our culture and our own negative attitudes toward aging," says the author. This CareNote will help readers face and overcome much of the negatives of growing…
Set of four 10 inch H x 1/2 inch W candles Three purple and one rose candle Comes in a white package window box that has the Advent Wreath story on the back. Made in Hong Kong. Made for use with an advent wreath from Abbey Press, but will fit any suitable wreath or holder.
A collection of CareNotes to help tackle tough topics when dealing with cancer and health care. Titles Include: Confronting Cancer with a Spirit of Hope, When Your Child has Cancer, Finding the Courage to Face a Serious Illness, Facing Cancer as a Family, Gaining the Strength to Deal with Breast…
Offering practical advice for children on dealing with grief, emotions, family situations and illness, CareNotes for Kids booklets provide a strong foundation for young, impressionable minds. Titles Include: Bye Bye Bully, God Is My Friend, Happy To Be Me, Keeping School Cool, Mad Isn't Bad,…
As more people are living longer, the need for elder care is growing. This specific group of CareNotes deals with issues like "Living Alone Without Being Lonely", "Coping with Chronic Pain", as well as illnesses like Alzheimer's and dementia. These resources help you address…
Celebrate an Irish Christmas with goodies served on this platter that features an Irish Christmas Blessing: "May the Good Lord bless you as your dear ones gather 'round. May your laughter be hearty, and love and joy abound." Bordered with raised Celtic knots, this platter is also…
Whimsical rhymes and colorful, engaging illustrations invite young readers, ages 4-10, to follow Alice on her journeys as she witnesses some of the Bible's best-loved stories-and learns important lessons along the way. In The Story of Jonah, Alice watches as Jonah makes the decision to disobey…
Whimsical rhymes and colorful, engaging illustrations invite young readers, ages 4-10, to follow Alice on her journeys as she witnesses some of the Bible's best-loved stories-and learns important lessons along the way. In The Story of Noah, God unleashes a great flood to wash away the…
Whimsical rhymes and colorful, engaging illustrations invite young readers, ages 4-10, to follow Alice on her journeys as she witnesses some of the Bible's best-loved stories-and learns important lessons along the way. In The Story of Creation, Alice is transported to a time before the world…
Whimsical rhymes and colorful, engaging illustrations invite young readers, ages 4-10, to follow Alice on her journeys as she witnesses some of the Bible's best-loved stories-and learns important lessons along the way. In The Story of the Loaves and Fishes, Alice joins a crowd of thousans…
Whimsical rhymes and colorful, engaging illustrations invite young readers, ages 4-10, to follow Alice on her journeys as she witnesses some of the Bible's best-loved stories-and learns important lessons along the way. This set includes 4 stories: The Story of Creation, The Story of Noah, The…
"The one that you have loved and lost will always be with you, in memory and in prayer, for the love between you is a spiritual bond that death cannot sever," counsels DiGiulio. In this CareNote, the author shares helpful ways to bring strength as you cope with the loss of your loved one.…
Emerging from depression is very much a "climb." There are no easy fixes for those down feelings, especially those that linger on and on. This booklet offers comprehensive, proven guidance for those ready to begin the journey to healing. Sections include: "Know what you're…
Where is God in all of our pain and suffering? In our struggle to cope with pain and illness, we sometimes struggle to find God's loving presence. Sing assures us that God is present and wants to heal, comfort, restore in you and through you. 8 pages. 5" x 7"
No matter how hard you pray, you cannot manipulate God's response. "You can," as Fr. McClellan writes, "learn to open yourself to receive and accept God's answer-an answer that always, though sometimes mysteriously, represents the fullest measure of divine love. 8 pages.…
"I can't. God Can. I think I'll let God." In the CareNote, Mundy explores more fully the meaning of this message in an effort to help you offer your worries to God. 8 pages. 5" x 7"
When a family member has been diagnosed with cancer the shock and stress can shake the stability of the family as a whole. Kelly encourages families to work as a team to create a loving and healing environment for the person who is ill. 8 pages. 5" x 7"
Learning to live alone, asserts author Dorothy Edgerton, can be a frustrating and even depressing experience—or it can be a journey of discovery. She explains, "Without your former companions, you no longer have a mirror to reflect back on who you are or what you want in life." But…
Surviving the loss of a spouse is a difficult journey and you may wonder how you will survive. Psychotherapist Diehl teaches ways to be a "creative survivor" in this inspiring CareNote. Just as there are days when you may feel gaping holes in your life you too, can celebrate new…
Pain has a way of sharply defining life's true pleasures. Many don't realize there is a choice as to how to one lives with their chronic pain. Pitzele shares insights as to how to take charge of your life instead of allowing the pain take charge of you. 8 pages. 5" x 7"
Human beings can find ways to rise above suffering and even find some meaning. In this CareNote, Fr. Wintz writes, "our best impulse in our moments of trial is to open ourselves to the good God who walks with us in the struggle. 8 pages. 5" x 7"
Slowing Down and Finding God in Your Busy Life. By Sharon Robinson. Finding God in a hurried world is not a matter of plunging into frenzied ministry to others says Robinson. Rather, it means scaling down and simplifying our inner and outer worlds in order to hear God's voice and yield to God…
After the loss of a parent, there is the feeling that we cannot go home again and nothing will be the same. But as we move forward through out grief we also bring along a rich store of treasures from our childhood and adulthood. "Our life has not lost meaning but rather has taken on new…
Kinast shares helpful ways to put all the various dimensions of our self—body, mind and spirit, at work toward healing at times of brokenness. 8 pages. 5" x 7"
Just as cancer has changed your life, the way you live your life can also change your cancer, writes Bradshaw. This CareNote offers insights from cancer survivors who live with the disease one day at a time. 8 pages. 5" x 7"
It may seem like a selfish idea to think about caring for yourself when you are caring for someone ill. In this CareNote, the Kairos staff stresses the importance of self care in order to provide quality care to the one who is ill. 8 pages. 5" x 7"
Feeling uncomfortable with loneliness after a loss is difficult to overcome. You may be tempted to keep busy to avoid that feeling. Author Erin Diehl shares helpful ways to work through the feelings of loneliness, and embrace feelings of gratitude and trust. 8 pages. 5" x 7"
The initial period after a funeral is a difficult one. While friends and acquaintances have paid their respects and then moved on, close loved ones are left to realize that the grieving has only truly begun. Fr. Herbert Weber offers support to those enduring this grief with sections titled:…
Grief doesn't follow a calendar, even though you may feel pressure to move on after one year. Mundy writes that the first anniversary of the death of your loved one is a right of passage, that is, giving yourself a right to pass to a new stage in your grieving and healing. 8 pages. 5" x…
This important CareNote is divided into six short sections, with these headings: Accept the feelings; Become informed; Take an active role; Don't overestimate your energy; Develop a new body image; Expect the "post-treatment blues"; Take heart. This is a practical booklet that…
