Mother's Day Tokens of Faith and Love for Catholic Moms

If your mother is a practicing Roman Catholic, you have many gift options besides flowers, candy and a special dinner out. Give her a gift that will last for many years. A gift specifically related to her Catholic faith will remind her every time she sees it that you love and care for her.

Icons are beautiful story pictures that illuminate a story that is often from the Bible but may be out of a saint's life. In the ancient church, they were used to help the people understand and remember the stories since most people were illiterate. Today, they still powerfully help the worshipper see spiritual concepts and understand Jesus better. The Visitation Icon (www.aquinasandmore.com, $11.95 and up) and The Annunciation Icon (Restored Traditions: Catholic Art at Its Finest, 029ce27.netsolstores.com, $39.95 and up) make perfect Mother's Day gifts for Catholic moms. The Visitation depicts Mary's visit to Elizabeth when they are both pregnant with their sons. John leaps in the womb in the presence of Jesus. The Annunciation depicts the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary and Mary's acceptance of the invitation to be the Mother of God.

A Bless of Our Family Cross made out of pewter and depicting the Holy Family along with a special prayer for your own family (www.catholicfamilygifts.com, $16.99) will touch your mother's heart.

A statue of Mary would be the perfect addition to your mother's flower garden. An Immaculate Heart of Mary statue (www.statue.com, $64.00 and up) will add to the beauty and peace of her garden. If she would prefer an indoor statue, CatholicStore.com (www.catholicstore.com, $22.95 and up) offers several pretty pewter statues including Our Lady of La Salette ($28.95) that comes with a prayer.