Hikin' Mama Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I'm not Catholic, but one of my good friends is, and she will be turning 50 soon. I want to get her something special, something that is faith related, because her faith is so much of who she is and what she does. She has encouraged me greatly in matters of marriage, parenting, and homeschooling, so I'm looking for something special. Any ideas? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I am not Catholic, but I have a lovely rosary that has been a special part of my faith practice for many years. They are not terribly expensive, but can be quite special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Where could I get something like that? And...more suggestions welcome; include links if you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Just google rosary beads or rosary necklaces. There are many companies that sell sets, and at all prices from $12 to $200. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 www.jamesavery.com They have unique, high quality, religious jewelry of all sorts that would suit any denomination. I own several pieces and can only speak highly of the company. I really like this bracelet in silver although it's rather expensive: http://secure.jamesavery.com/jewelry/search/product/B-359L/Nativity-Link-Bracelet/ Check out the link to the Nativity pin on the bottom of the page which is way cheaper although just as special. Really look at the entire website for ideas. They even sell ornaments and note cards if jewelry is not an option. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekarl2 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 My sister bought jewelry for my mother and me from this site: http://www.vaticanjewelry.com/ Everything is beautiful and is modeled after things in the Vatican Library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 you might see if there's a local catholic store you can browse in? things I have gotten: religious medal (of her name, of a patron you think good - patron of friendship, mothers, wives....) a rosary a crucifix - there's some really beautiful ones on all kinds of sizes a statue/picture of the holy family or madonna and child anything by Francis deSales, imho! a missel (sunday or daily or a 3 yr set) She might have a sunday, but many people don't have daily or more - just a tad expensive for some budgets. if you go into a store, they will probably be able to help you. this is what my non-catholic husband does for me. usually the staff are so impressed that a non-catholic would do something so thoughtful that that they bend over backwards to help them.:D ETA: there's also leaftlet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) Yes, I'd probably recommend a piece of jewelry over a rosary, only because she is very likely to have one or more nice rosaries already. Rosary bracelets are also a good choice; they have nice crystal ones and they can be worn almost anywhere. If you want to look at stuff other than jewelry, try: http://www.catholicstore.com http://www.catholiccompany.com http://www.catholic.org/shopping/ edited to add that you might consider a high quality journal; it's the type of thing that most hs moms would love but we always tend to be a bit practical and not buy a really beautiful one! Edited June 29, 2009 by katilac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Every Christmas, my mom gives donations to a particular mission in my name (and that of my siblings) in lieu of "presents". I don't know how your friend's health is, but it is possible to send a petition to Lourdes, and also to donate in a person's name. The website is http://www.lourdes-france.org a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 Thank you to all who responded. I will check out the links and visit a Catholic store when I visit the "big city." I have a couple months, because her birthday is in September. Thank you, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 You could have a mass said for her. If you get a rosary or something similar, it is always nice to have them blessed. If she is Irish Catholic - getting something for Ireland could be nice. Or if she is Italian Catholic maybe something from the Vatican or somewhere else in italy. They make rosaries out of stone from Ireland (green Connemara marble) and I'm sure various type of marble from Italy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogster Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 This has been our favorite Catholic supply store for many years: http://www.leafletonline.com/catalog/Home/HomePage.aspx? They have almost everything you can think of -- wonderful books, nativity sets, advent wreaths, rosaries, medals, holy pictures, yard sculptures, you name it! Hope this helps :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda (Australia) Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I recently purchased one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/RELIGIOUS-St-Raphael-BLUE-Crystal-Chaplet-Catholic_W0QQitemZ140330085573QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_15?hash=item20ac532cc5&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116 It is the chaplet of St Raphael - really lovely beads. Saint Raphael the Archangel is the Patron of Safe Travel, Physicians, Pharmacists, Lovers, and the Sick - so I don't know if any of those apply? It's a small gift, but one that is very special to me. God bless, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 It has nothing to do with faith, really except that one of my "sisters" in faith gave me this and it is so perfect to our relationship. I'm not one for knick-knacks but I'll treasure this for a very long time....... Heart & Soul Willow Tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieBoy Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Do you know who her patron saint is (her confirmed name)? Perhaps a special pendant with her saint on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 http://www.handmaid-jewelry.com/ This is an online store run by a friend of mine, and she has lovely, well-made things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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