Happy New Year!
A new saint for the week, and some resources for starting the year off well
Do not flee, do not fear. He is not coming with weapons, he is seeking not to punish but to save. And in case you are even now saying, I heard your voice and I hid myself, look, he is a baby and he has no voice. The sound of his crying inspires compassion more than trembling; if it strikes terror in anyone, it is not you.
He became a little child. The virgin mother wraps his tender limbs in swaddling clothes—and do you tremble with fear? Or will you realize from this that he has not come to destroy but to save you, not to bind but set you free?
— St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Sermons for Advent and the Christmas Season
January New Saint Design - St. Raymond of Penyafort
Welcome to the All Saints Shop Newsletter! In our discussions about how we can help enrich your daily journey with the saints, we've decided to start the New Year by introducing a weekly newsletter. Packed with new saint designs, book recommendations, and a curated selection of our favorite items that keep us connected to God and the saints all year round.
Let us know what sort of content you would like to see featured each week. Music? More books? Liturgical living items or Podcasts recommendations? Tell us what you want to see!
Saints and Feasts this Week
January 1 — Mary, Mother of God
January 2 — St. Basil and Gregory Nazianzen
January 3 — The Most Holy Name of Jesus
January 4 — St. Elizabeth Anne Seton
January 5 — St. John Neumann
January 6 — Epiphany
January 7 — St. Raymond of Penafort
Inspiration for the Week
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly by Fr. Gregory Pine, OP
Setting Spiritual Goals on the Godsplaining Podcast
On seeing him, they discovered the truth of what had been told them about this child. All those who heard it were full of amazement at the story which the shepherds told them; but Mary treasured up all these sayings, and reflected on them in her heart. And the shepherds went home giving praise and glory to God, at seeing and hearing that all was as it had been told them.
Luke 2:17-20
Organizational Favorites for the New Year
It can seem cliché, but keeping on top of the day-to-day bits of living and seeing a bigger picture for the year can go a long way in living a more virtuous life. If you are someone who can get a little tunnel-visioned in various projects or have an “out of sight, out of mind” forgetfulness, these types organization tools can be essential for staying on track.