Sometimes, no matter how much or how well you plan for Christmas gift-giving, you can end up a gift or two short and run out of ideas a few days before Christmas. If you find yourself in this situation and you want or need a recommendation for a gift to inspire and last well beyond the holidays, I suggest the following from St. Anthony Messenger Press and Servant Books:
For adult men:
For adult women:
- Make Room for God: Clearing Out the Clutter
- Making Sense of God: A Woman’s Perspective
- Mary and Me: Catholic Women Reflect on the Mother of God
For children:
- Can You Find Jesus? Introducing Your Child to the Gospel
- Children’s Psalms to Pray, Sing and Do
- Everyday Prayers for Children
For teens:
For young adults:
Catholic and Loving It: Traditions for a New Generation
For the saint lover:
For someone serving in the military:
- God and Country: Reflections for Catholics in Military Service
- Moments of Grace: Inspiring Stories From Well-Known Catholics
For someone with illness or disability:
For someone who has lost a loved one:
For people in health care and medical professions:
For someone trying to sell a house:
For the athlete:
For the Bible buff:
- 150 Bible Verses Every Catholic Should Know
- Jesus: A Historical Portrait
- Jesus in the House: Gospel Reflections on Christ’s Presence in the Home
- Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality
For the coffee drinker:
For the cook:
For the gardener and ecologist:
- Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth
- Your Spiritual Garden: Tending to the Presence of God
For the history buff:
For a parent:
- Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime: The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids
- Love in the Little Things: Tales of Family Life
For the photographer:
For the poet or English major:
For the audio book lover or person with a long commute:
- Eternal Seasons: A Liturgical Journey With Henri J.M. Nouwen
- A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God’s Covenant Love in Scripture
- Gift of the Red Bird: The Story of a Divine Encounter
- The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality
- Mother Teresa, Come Be My Light: The Private Writings of the “Saint of Calcutta”
- This Blessed Mess: Finding Hope Amidst Life’s Chaos
For the magazine reader:
- subscription to St. Anthony Messenger
To order any of these titles, call toll-free 1-800-488-0488 or click here.




