The Catholic Company’s SIXTH ANNUAL First Communion Photo Contest Is a child in your life celebrating their First Holy Communion this year? If so, pick the best photo from that very special day and upload it to Facebook, we’re looking for the cutest First Communion photo of 2013! HOW TO ENTER To enter …

Tomorrow is the official launch date for the brand new book On Heaven and Earth: Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century by (then Cardinal) Jorge Mario Bergoglio — our new Holy Father, Pope Francis — and Rabbi Abraham Skorka. Today, we’re offering our readers …

Today, we’re happy to partner with our friends at CommunionCards.net to offer a special contest for our families celebrating the First Holy Communion season. Here’s a message from this contest’s sponsor: At CommunionCards.net, we know how important the First Holy Communion of your son or daughter truly is, that’s why we offer outstanding …

Every once in a while a book lands on my desk and gets caught deep in my soul – you know those “can’t put it down” tomes that simply must be read and shared? Today, I’ve got good news about one of those! My Sisters the Saints was written by …

When I first saw this week’s contest prize, I debated whether or not a “bobblehead” figurine of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta would be appropriate. Many might feel it’s not, but I decided to go ahead and give this prize away because it’s actually the type of thing I’d really …

A favorite saint of Catholic girls is St. Therese the Little Flower. This little saint is a good patron to share with our daughters, granddaughters, and goddaughters. There are plenty of “St. Therese”s and plenty of little books on this saint from Lisieux, France. Where do we start? Catholic author Margaret …

For the past few months, I’ve had a special gift sitting near me in my office — a lovely “Night Prayer Music Box” from my friends at CatholicFamilyGifts.com. The box contains a few very special sacramentals and I’ve included a favorite photo in the window/frame to remind me of loved …

The sun is high, the breeze is warm, and summer is in full swing.  Here at the Catholic Company, summer is the time of year we catch our breath after a busy First Communion and Confirmation gift-giving season.  Now we’re focusing on our fun summer products, like our new line …

The introduction of Jared Zimmerer’s book The Ten Commandments of Lifting Weights explains his intent for men.  But after reviewing it as a wife and mom, I found quite a bit that applies to those of us that don’t lift weights…

We’re going to be getting back to a regular weekly look at what’s new and fresh in the world of Catholic music. Our amazing Catholic musicians work diligently in a mission field with few rewards but great potential for reaching hearts and souls. They deserve not only our thanks, but also our …

Around 18 months ago, my husband asked me what Catholic business books there were. I found seven to recommend but I felt like there was something missing. The two books I’m sharing with you today fill that gap I felt before, but they do more than that: they apply to …

One of my favorite books in 2011 came from my dear friend and fellow Catholic blogger Kate Wicker. Weightless: Making Peace with Your Body was released last August and continues to receive rave reviews from those who have been inspired by Kate’s wonderful take on the important connections between body …

To celebrate the DVD release of Dolphin Tale, Grace Hill Media, a company that promotes quality entertainment for faith-based audiences, has graciously provided five DVDs to be given away to CatholicMom.com readers. Details are provided at the end of my article. As a freelance writer who reviews family movies, I …

Recently, while at the Catholic Marketing Network conference, I had the opportunity to learn about a wonderful product for Catholic Families: Prayer Pillowcases. Today, I’m thrilled to share the good news that Catholic Child Catalog — now celebrating it’s fifteenth year of providing amazing products to nurture the faith of …

It’s the February of summer in my neck of the woods, where the heat and humidity are so oppressive we take refuge in whatever cool area we can find. So why not have a giveaway? And a chocolate milkshake? You’re sure to find something in the selections below to make …

Editor’s Note: Today we welcome a guest article from Becky Cash, author of Healing Autism Naturally. Becky has kindly offered to sponsor a contest here at CatholicMom.com – two lucky readers will win a copy of Becky’s book. Check entry details below following Becky’s article. LMH I often say that …

This week, I’m so happy to give you a chance to win a wonderful prize from our friends at SaintlyTees.com. Amy Leung, and Catholic Mom and the owner and talented designer at Saintly Tees shares the following about the company: SaintlyTees was an idea that blossomed from a humble hour …

Julie Davis, of Happy Catholic, has been one of my blogging heroes for many years. She’s the reason I ventured into blogging and she was my introduction to the Catholic blogosphere. Her new book, Happy Catholic: Glimpses of God in Everyday Life, is made up of many of her favorite …

Welcome to the Back to School with Catholic Nonfiction Giveaway. We have 62 books to give away this month, covering an amazing 53 different titles, including a selection of electronic books. Thanks to the following authors, publishers, and donors who made this possible: Bezalel Books, The Christophers, Pauline Books & …

Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer Catholic Fiction Giveaway. We have 28 books and 24 different titles, extending from adult fiction genres (including sci-fi/fantasy, women’s fiction, general) to young adult, middle grade, and children’s fiction. Thanks to the following authors, publishers, and donors who made this possible: Bezalel Books, …