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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Giveaway: In Honor of St. Francis of Assisi



"Most high, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me, Lord, a correct faith, a certain hope, a perfect charity, sense and knowledge, so that I may carry out Your holy and true command."~ Prayer of St. Francis before the Crucifix of San Damiano
UPDATE: With a little prayer to St. Francis and a "closed-eye" dip into the basket of entry names, the winner is... RENEE!!!!! Congratulations, Renee!!! Just send your address to: needles (at) fidget (dot) com and the afghan will be on it's way.
Thank you all for your participation and kind comments! 


St. Francis of Assisi's charisma of simplicity and appreciation of God's creation finds it's foundation in the perfection with which he loved God. We see this love of God reflected in a sermon on St. Francis of Assisi by St. Bonaventure, "Francis sought occasion to love God in everything.  He delighted in all the works of God's hands and from the vision of joy on earth his mind soared aloft to the life-giving source and cause of all.  In everything beautiful, he saw him who is beauty itself, and he followed his Beloved everywhere by his likeness imprinted on creation; of all creation he made a ladder by which he might mount up and embrace him who is all-desirable.  By the power of his extraordinary faith he tasted the Goodness which is the source of all in each and every created thing, as in so many rivulets.  He seemed to perceive a divine harmony in the interplay of powers and faculties given by God to his creatures and like the prophet David he exhorted them all to praise God."

In honor of today's feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we are excited to GIVEAWAY one of our newly designed and embroidered San Damiano Cross Afghan. 
  • To enter, simply leave a comment in this post before October 13th. 
  • To qualify for 2 entries, 

    LIKE us on Facebook


    Simply come back after liking us on facebook and leave a SECOND comment!
  • To qualify for 3 entries, SHARE the giveaway on your blog or facebook page
    Leave the link to your page  in the combox for your third entry!
We'd also love to hear about any devotions you might practice in the Franciscan way! 

One winner will be chosen at random on October 13th, feast of Our Lady of Fatima and the 95th anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun.

Tell your friends! Share with your family! Happy feast of St. Francis of Assisi!



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57 comments:

  1. ChristineOctober 4, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    The simplicity of this afghan speaks volumes. It is beautiful! Later today, I will mention the give away on my blog.

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  2. CmerieOctober 4, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    So pretty!

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  3. CmerieOctober 4, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    I like you on facebook.

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  4. KarenOctober 4, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    What a beautiful throw!

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  5. KarenOctober 4, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I like you on Facebook.

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  6. KarenOctober 4, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    I spread the word about the giveaway on my blog's FB page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-In-Mommyland/229905557041913

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  7. Julie @ Trinity AcresOctober 4, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    How beautiful! You always have the most beautiful items.

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  8. Anna MaineOctober 4, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    How beautiful! You make the greatest religious products ever! God bless you!

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  9. pascendifarmOctober 4, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Yay for giveaways! I'd love to win. I'm still very fond of our missal covers!
    Mindy

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  10. pascendifarmOctober 4, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    I liked you on Facebook.
    Mindy

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  11. pascendifarmOctober 4, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    I shared this giveaway.

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  12. Jessica GordonOctober 4, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Beautiful! I'd love to be entered.

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  13. Jessica GordonOctober 4, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I already like you on Facebook, does that count? Happy Feast of St. Francis!

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  14. Jessica GordonOctober 4, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    I just shared a link to the giveaway on my Shower of Roses Facebook page!

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shower-of-Roses/114143171932390

    Thanks for all the opportunities! God bless!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    This is really beautiful. I may not be able to like you on Facebook or share this via my (nonexistent) blog, but I will send it to my Mom and sister.

    Greetings from Fort Worth,
    JJR

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  16. MJMOctober 4, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Ordered the blue Ave Maria apron for a friend's birthday. I was more than pleased and she was so delighted to wear Our Lady's name. You have beautiful gift wear. I will have to share this site with my friends so that maybe I will get an embroidered gift from you as well.
    Mary Jane

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  17. SandraOctober 4, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Your work is always so beautiful! We love our Marian pillow cases.

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  18. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    How lovely!!

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  19. RMannOctober 4, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Happy Feast of St. Francis! What a lovely afghan. Thank you for the opportunity!

    Blessings,
    RMann

    ryashiki@hotmail.com

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  20. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Very beautiful in it's simplicity!

    Happy Feast of St. Francis!

    Jacinta
    marshgang11@yahoo.com

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  21. SusanraeOctober 4, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Happy Feast of St. Francis! Thank you, to Jessica, for sharing the news about your giveaway! All your items, are beautiful!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Happy Feast of St Francis of Assisi!! I also liked you FB page. Thanks for the opportunity. God Bless

    tcarver@bakeru.edu

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  23. AmyOctober 4, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Beautiful!

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  24. AmyOctober 4, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Like you on FB! (Now if I win, I just have to hope my new nephew is a boy named Francis!)

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  25. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Nice afgan! At the end of my daily rosary I add the prayer of St. Francis. My wife and I took our engagement photo with the San Damiano cross as our background

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  26. JMJ+October 4, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    What a beautiful afghan! Hope I'm the lucky one.

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  27. WhitOctober 4, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Beautiful work! I need to order more aprons from you soon.
    Would make great Christmas gifts.
    Will be in touch soon.

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  28. RaeOctober 4, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Such lovely work by such lovely people! I already like you on facebook, I shared the link to my facebook page, and I will share it to my blog :).

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  29. RaeOctober 4, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Posted to one blog! http://theramblingamateur.blogspot.com/2012/10/catholic-embroidery-giveaway-in-honor.html

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  30. UnknownOctober 4, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Beautiful!

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  31. AleesaOctober 4, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    How simply beautiful!

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  32. MJMOctober 4, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    San Damiano Cross- beautiful!

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  33. UnknownOctober 4, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Beautiful, my favorite St Francis qoute is "Preach the Gospel at all times, use words if needed".

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  34. Sara Indy 111October 4, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Wow! Haven't seen this website before, but I'm forwarding on to all my Catholic friends - from Alaska to New York. Praise be to our Most Holy and Blessed Trinity, through the Immaculata and St. Joseph, our angels, guardian angels and saints!

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  35. AnonymousOctober 5, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Beautiful, thank you for the giveaway!
    adriennecorvetteamerica@yahoo.com

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  36. AnonymousOctober 5, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    So beautiful thank you for the opportunity. Blessings, Gina

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  37. AnonymousOctober 5, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    These are beautiful!

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  38. KateOctober 5, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful afghan....love your beautiful products! I have ordered many for gifts and they are always hits. Thanks!

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  39. KathiOctober 5, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Score again with another lovely product -

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  40. KathiOctober 5, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Like on FB!

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  41. KathiOctober 5, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    https://www.facebook.com/kathi.b.boor?ref=tn_tnmn

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  42. LenaOctober 8, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    beautiful design!

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  43. LenaOctober 8, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    liked CE on FB

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  44. LenaOctober 8, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    shared on my blog sharefeed - joyfilledamily.blogspot.com

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  45. amelia wrightOctober 8, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    It's beautiful! I would love it in my home.
    sweetpeagirl3@hotmail.com

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  46. amelia wrightOctober 8, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    I liked you on facebook

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  47. ChristineOctober 9, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    I finally had time to share the giveaway on my blog yesterday http://www.catholicmemories.blogspot.com/2012/10/catholic-embroidery-giveaway.html

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  48. Charlotte (WaltzingM)October 11, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I'm leaving a comment, I've liked you on FB and I'm sharing it now! Thank you!

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  49. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I love the blanket...Our parish is named after St. Francis. I already liked you on FB, does that count for 2 entries? Thanks. Marianne Fuerst

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    1. Catholic EmbroideryOctober 11, 2012 at 11:48 AM

      Thanks, Marianne and all for your entries. If you've already liked us on facebook, mentioning it can certainly qualify you for 2 entries! Good luck!

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  50. AnneOctober 11, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    How beautiful! One of my godsons has Francis as a middle name...

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  51. AnneOctober 11, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I have liked you on FB

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  52. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    This is beautiful. Thank you for the opportunity. Blessings Gina

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  53. ReneeOctober 11, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    There is always something beautiful appearing on your blog! This special blanket is no exception. Love "all" your products, and we're so pleased with all we've purchased from you. Blessings to you!

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  54. MeganOctober 12, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    How gorgeous. I'd love to win this. I "like" you on FB and shared. :)

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  55. ReneeNovember 13, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Hi Mary; Heads up, your email is acting up again. I've emailed you privately three separate times, all have bounced back again to me. Wondering how I am going to get my message through? :)

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