Are you looking for a meaningful gift for someone you love?
Perhaps someone who wants to slow down.
Sit quietly with God.
Experience more peace, clarity, and direction.
Or deepen their relationship with God.
Sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the ones that help us grow spiritually and become more aware of God’s presence in our everyday lives.
I want to share seven resources that may help.
Some are books.
Some are journals and planners.
Others help us develop a consistent practice of centering prayer.
You might even discover something helpful for yourself.
Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. I may receive a commission if you purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. Two of the resources are my own creations.
1. Monk Manual — 90-Day Planner
We can become so busy that we forget what matters most.
The Monk Manual encourages us to slow down, reflect, and become more intentional about how we spend our time.
It provides space to reflect on our days, weeks, and months.
I like the idea of making time to notice what is important rather than simply doing more.
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2. Sitting with God — A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer
If you know someone who wants to deepen their relationship with God, my book Sitting with God may be a helpful gift.
I share my journey with centering prayer and how sitting quietly with God helps us become more aware of our true self.
We learn to let go.
Trust God.
And become more aware of God’s presence and action within us.
Learn more about Sitting with God
3. Sit Quietly with God — A 30-Day Email Journey
Sometimes we need more than information.
We need a daily rhythm.
I created Sit Quietly with God to help people develop a consistent practice of centering prayer.
Each day includes a short reflection, a brief video, and one simple practice.
Over 30 days, we explore centering prayer, journaling, affirmations and visualization, and gratitude and trust.
You do not need to do this perfectly.
You simply begin.
Learn more about Sit Quietly with God
4. Full Focus Journal
Journaling is an important part of my spiritual practice.
It helps me reflect.
Notice what is happening within me.
And become clearer about my next steps.
The Full Focus Journal provides guided questions to help you reflect on your day.
This may be a helpful gift for someone who wants to begin journaling but is not sure where to start.
Explore the Full Focus Journal.
5. Prayer Bracelets and Other Prayer Resources
Sometimes we need a simple reminder to pause.
To pray.
To remember that God is with us.
Prayer-Bracelet.com offers a variety of prayer bracelets, necklaces, and other resources rooted in Christian prayer traditions.
Their collection includes traditional prayer bracelets, wooden and stone bracelets, and Orthodox icons.
A prayer bracelet can be a gentle reminder to return to God throughout the day.
Perhaps you will find something that helps you or someone you love make a little more room for prayer.
Explore Prayer Bracelets and Other Prayer Resources
6. Monk Manual Life Atlas — Discover What Matters Most
Sometimes we get so busy with everyday life that we forget to ask where we are going.
What matters most?
Who do I want to become?
What is my next step?
Life Atlas is a guided journey that helps you step back, reflect, and become clearer about your vision and goals.
It includes six training modules and a physical 12-month planning tool.
I like that it focuses not only on what we want to accomplish but also on who we want to become.
This may be a meaningful gift for someone seeking greater clarity and direction.
Explore Monk Manual Life Atlas
7. Sounds True Centering Prayer Course
If you know someone who wants to learn more about centering prayer, this course may be a meaningful resource.
The Sounds True Centering Prayer Course features teachings from Father Thomas Keating, Father Carl Arico, and Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler.
It explores the practice of centering prayer and how we can deepen our relationship with God through silence.
It includes video and audio teaching, reflection, and opportunities to practice.
Explore the Centering Prayer Course.
A Final Thought
You do not need to purchase something to grow closer to God.
You can begin today.
Sit.
Close your eyes.
Interiorly recite your sacred word.
Open yourself to God’s presence and action within you.
These resources are simply tools that may help you or someone you love along the journey.
The most important thing is to make time to be with God.
Slow down.
Sit quietly.
Trust God.
Grateful you are here,
Rich