Discover the Best of The Interior Castle
Having Trouble Deciding on the Perfect Gift? Here are our Best Ideas for Your Consideration
SOLUTIONS: FAMILY NIGHT
o The Catholic Game
o The Journeys of Saint Paul Board Game
o Popcorn with the Pope
o Sandra Boynton Puzzle
o Catholic DVDs
o St. Hildegard Cookies
o The Catholic Kid’s Cookbook
o Holy Playing Cards: Saints Edition
o “Make a Rosary” Kit
o Catholic Saints “Go Fish” Card Game
SOLUTIONS: OFF TO COLLEGE
o Saint Pocket Token
o My Saint My Hero School Spirit Bracelet
o Silicone wristband with Scripture passage
o God and Man at Yale
o Tile of a favorite Saint
o Catholic Coffee
o Key Chain
o Stickers
o Desk-top statue or crucifix
o Monthly Subscription to “Magnificat”
o Catholic Phone Wallet
o Sock Religious Socks
o Tiny Saint (for backpack/purse/zipper pull)
SOLUTIONS:FOR THE LADIES
o My Saint My Hero Jewelry
o Stoneware Mug
o Sock Religious Socks
o Infinity Necklace
o Veils from Australia, Spain, the US and locally-sourced
o Retreats to Make at Home
o Keepsake Boxes
o The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander
o Anything on the “Ladies” Bookshelves
o Hand-wrapped, Heirloom (won’t-snag-your-favorite-sweater) Rosary
o Prayer Shawl
IDEAS: TWEENS AND TEENS
o Kids My Saint My Hero Wristbands and necklaces
o Brown Scapular and a Book Explaining It
o Small Saint Print
o Anything from the “Youth and Children’s” Book shelf
o Graphic Novels
o Socks
o Tiny Saint Charm
o Silicone Scripture Wristband
o Journeys of St. Paul Board Game
SOLUTIONS: FOR THE GENTLEMEN
o Catholic Ties
o Numerous Titles on Men’s Spirituality
o SockReligious Socks
o Spiritual Combat Rosary
o Monk’s Hot Sauce
o Drinking with the Saints
o Cuffs and Wristbands
o Manly Men Coffee Mugs
o St. Michael’s Catholic Coffee
o Ball caps
o Knights of Columbus Gear
o Mint Julep Cookies
IDEAS: FOR THE BOOK LOVER
o Read Your Way to Heaven
o Catholic Coffee
o Lap Desk/Book Rest
o Thumb Page-Holder
o “Stained Glass” Bookmark
o Biscotti
o “The Chosen” Socks
o Watercolor Saint Bookmarks
SOLUTIONS: NEW HOME
o Everything on the Prayer Nook Ideas Card
o St. Benedict Door Hanger
o Crucifix
o Statue
o Holy Water Font
o Artwork
o Dining with the Saints
o Theology of the Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday
o Prayerbook for families
o Dish Towel
o Garden Flag
o Kitchen Madonna
o “Monastery Creations”: Visit our Larder for culinary treats
IDEAS: WEDDINGS
o Wedding Cake Topper
o Two Rings Cross
o Artwork
o Crucifix
o Statue
o Anything on the “New Home” Ideas Checklist!
Rosaries and Keepsake
(and Their Loved Ones)
SOLUTIONS: FOR THE MILITARY AND THEIR LOVED ONES
o Military Branch Medal on Chain
o Reproduction WWI Government-Issued Combat Rosary
o Saint Michael Sock Religious Socks
o Fulton Sheen’s Wartime Prayer Book
o To Raise the Fallen: A Selection of the War Letters, Prayers, and Spiritual Writings of Fr. Wille Doyle
o By Dawn’s Early Light: Prayers and Meditations for Catholic Military Wives
o Silicone Scripture Wristbands
o Twelve Battles Every Catholic Should Know
o St. Michael Pocket Token
SOLUTIONS: FIRST CONFESSION AND FIRST COMMUNION
o First Reconciliation Pin
o First Communion Pin
o Trappist Preserves
o Trappist Honey
o Dining with the Saints
o Drinking with the Saints
o The Vatican Christmas Cookbook
o My First Missal
SOLUTIONS: CONFIRMATION
o Crucifix
o Miraculous Medal Necklace
o My Saint My Hero Bracelet or Cuff
o Holy Spirit Men’s Tie
o Photo Frame
o Heirloom Rosary
o Virtues for Youth
o Holy Spirit Tiny Saint Charm
o Liturgy of the Hours
o Silicone Scripture Wristband
o Carlos Acutis Biography
o Holy Spirit Pendant or Necklace
o Stickers
o Icon
IDEAS: THE LITTLE ORATORY (HOME PRAYER NOOK/ROOM)
o Bible
o Catechism
o Kneeler
o Incense and Burner
o Candles
o Book of Devotions
o Rosary
o The Little Oratory
o Holy Water Font
o Altar Cloth (special order)
o Crucifix
o Icon
o Holy Water Vial
o Prayer Shawl
o Chapel veil
o Table top statue
IDEAS: NEW BABY/BAPTISM
o Catholic Onesie
o Children’s Bible
o Lamb (stuffed animal) with Cross or Rosary
o ChewsLife Pacifier Clip or mini-Rosary
o Baptismal Cap
o Fabric Book
o Board Book
o Catholic Coffee – For Mom & Dad!
o Coffee Mug: “Raising Saints Requires More Coffee”
o Photo Frame
o Summa for Babies
o Crib Protector/Ornament
o Mug: “Catholic Dad: Yes, They’re All Mine”
o Godparent photo frame
o Bib with Priest Collar
o Kneeling Angel Cross
SOLUTIONS: THE BEAUTY OF GOD'S HOUSE
o Cloister Walk
o Sculpture
o Artwork
o Small Prints
o Hand-crafted paper keepsake box
IDEAS: GOD'S GARDEN
o Adventure Journal
o St. Hildegard’s Cookies
o Poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins
o St. Francis Garden Flag
o St. Francis Garden Plaque
o Blank Journal
o Mary’s Garden (kids)
o Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (to plant, only!)
o Liturgy of the Land
o St. Hildegard’s Garden by Paul Ferris
o Finding God in the Universe by the Vatican’s Astronomer (emeritus) Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J.
IDEAS: CELEBRATING THE JUBILEE YEAR OF ST FRANCIS
o San Damiano Crucifix
o St. Francis Socks (adult and kids) from Sock Religious
o My Saint My Hero Bracelet
o Statue of St. Francis
o Canvas wall artwork
o Icon
o Garden Plaque
o Garden Flag
o Tour the Italy of St. Francis (either virtually or in person) with the most recent guide books.
o St. Francis Almond Catholic Coffee
o TinySaint Charm
o Pocket Token
o Biography
WHAT'S FOR DINNER: FROM OUR "MONASTERY CREATIONS" LARDER
o Sciabica Olive Oil
o St. Hildegard Cookies
o Monk’s Hot Sauce
o Trappist Preserves
o Trappist Honey
o Dining with the Saints