Happy New Year from all of us here at The Catholic Woodworker. 2021 was an unforgettable year. It was a hard year. Many of us hoped that a new year would mean returning to some previous normal. It'...
Can you relate to my Advent experience?
This Advent, I want to work on being less fragmented, more present. I can't be fully present to my wife, to our children, or to GOD in prayer if my life is disorganized. Disorganized for me look...
“These don’t look like the others!”: The St. Benedict and Pardon Crucifixes
A while back, we published a blog post about crucifix basics—what they are, why they’re important, and how you use them. Today, we’re drilling down on two of the most common variations that appear ...
Rosary basics for the Month of the Rosary!
October, as you may know, is the Month of the Most Holy Rosary. At the Catholic Woodworker we really love the Rosary and believe in its importance—and bringing rosaries to you is a big part of o...
Video consultations: an easy way to the perfect rosary!
At the Catholic Woodworker, we are all about the creation of meaningful sacred space in your home and life. Oftentimes, a big part of that meaning is the personal touch. Where you pray, and what...
What we’re made of: an inside look
Here they are. Our deepest trade secrets—revealed! What makes a premium, handmade item from the Catholic Woodworker tick? What’s it made from? How do we make that choice? Who helps us do it? An...
Home altar basics: what and why, how and where
Why do you carry home altars, Catholic Woodworker? Some of the most unique items we make at the Catholic Woodworker are our home altars, in both their regular and larger sizes. And like everythin...
Crucifix basics: “Behold the wood of the Cross!”
At the Catholic Woodworker, we make the products we make because humans need tangible, beautiful things that help us to direct our devotion and attention to God. So we make home altars to help y...
Back to school: it's not just about the backpack
Back to school! ‘Tis the season for endless reminders about setting your student up for lasting success by getting the right backpack, the right shoes, or maybe the right set of gel pens (still a...
