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The Eclipse of Christianity-and why it matters

The mainstream Churches are faltering - or even at risk of dying out - in their Western and Middle Eastern heartlands. Surveys confirm that only a minority of people in a country such as Britain now claim Christian allegiance. The pattern is being matched in neighbouring societies. At the same time many opinion formers preach secularist ideology with a self-confidence shading into dogmatism. Others, unsure of their moorings, feel some residual attachment to spirituality, while being sceptical about the existence of God and other articles of belief. Read More

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A Christmas Mass Card

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Nativity Stable with Figurines

This complete Nativity set comes with eleven fixed figures  to the base of the shed. A treasure to display for many years. Made from resin and comes boxed. Read More

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Baubles Christmas Wrapping Paper

Two sheets of wrapping paper with the wording " Joy to the World" and comes with matching gift tags. Read More

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Icon and Word Calendar 2025

  A high quality display calendar presenting Catholic saints and feast days, and each month a meditative icon which can be kept as a picture card. 30cm x 10.5cm Read More

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The Art of Advent

A journey from Advent to Epiphany and discovering the timeless wisdom to be found in some of the world's greatest paintings. Illustrated in full colour with nearly forty famous and less-known masterpieces of Western art, this beautiful book will lead you into a deeply prayerful response to all that these paintings convey to the discerning eye. Read More

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Nativity Ukrainian Icon

Commissioned especially for ACN this Christmas to show our continued support, a new Icon from St Anthony's Iconography studio in Lviv, Ukraine. Read More

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Christmas Nativity Gift Bag

This Christmas gift bag comes with the wording "Especially for You". It comes with gold foiling, Grosgrain handles and a gift tag Read More

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Catholic Diary 2025

A pocket Catholic appointments diary, which marks all the feast days and lists liturgical readings. Includes the Order of the Mass. Colours may vary. Read More

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Saint Joseph Gift Bible

This luxury gift boxed Saint Joseph family edition Bible includes the Old and New Testaments. Easy-to-read, and inviting 13-pt.typeface, and is the largest of any Catholic Bible. Gold page-edging, two decorative ribbons, and is durably bound in white padded imitation leather. Read More

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3D Nativity Advent Calendar

Explain the Nativity story to your young ones and watch their excitement as they open this attractive 3D Advent Calendar. With helpful Bible verses on each door. Read More

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Madonna Lilac Roses Rosary

An attractive antique silver Rosary made with Bohemian beads and genuine Murano blown glass accent beads with a satin finish. The Crucifix has Jesus Crucified on a bed of beautiful roses, carved with great detail with light violet hand enamel. Read More

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Special Collection 2024 – 30 Cards

A special collection of six designs. Each card is part of the Christmas story showing from the birth of Christ and then the long journey fleeing into Egypt. Greeting inside the card: Wishing you the Peace and Blessings of Christmas Pack of 30 cards (5 of each image) 14cm x 14cm Read More

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Children’s Mixed Pack

A mixed pack of five smaller designs ideal for children to give to their classmates. Including an angel, the Nativity, shepherds and O Little town of Bethlehem. Greeting inside the card: Wishing you the Peace and Blessings of Christmas Pack of 30 cards (6 of each design) Read More

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Christmas Peace LED Candle

A lovely candle to keep for Christmas or present as a gift. This waxed vanilla scented LED candle comes with an imitation flickering flame and a timer 6 hours on 18 hours off. It has a prayer on the reverse and it comes boxed. Read More

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The Face of Christ Rosary

These rosary beads are made with Hematite and Agate black beads with a satin finish. An absolute masterpiece with a unique and original design by Italy's premiere rosary artisan. The Crucifix featuring the contemplative face of Jesus Crucified, expressing the pain felt during the passion. The centre piece contains the message of love of the Most Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Read More

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Christ Contemplated- At the National Gallery

Throughout the centuries, sacred art has drawn people to a deeper appreciation and understanding of Christian teaching and theology. In this film, Fr Marcus Holden and Dr Teresa Lane visit the National Gallery in London to consider how the greatest artists have depicted Jesus Christ. Read More

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Jerusalem Silver Cross and Chain- Small

This delicate Jerusalem Cross made in the Holy Land consists of a large central cross surrounded by four smaller crosses, symbolising the four Gospels. It is associated with the Christian Crusaders who fought in the Holy Land in the Medieval Period. It is said to be a protective talisman for pilgrims in the Holy Land. Read More

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Holy Land Grotto and Figurines

This olive wood Nativity set has been especially commissioned for ACN this year. Expertly handmade by crafts people in Bethlehem from sustainable wood made from branches and the roof made from the bark of the olive trees. A treasure to keep for many years and the figures are robust enough for small hands to play with and tell the story of The Nativity at Christmas time. Read More

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Holy Land Four Piece Decorations

A set of four chunky 3D olive wood decorations comprising of two different stars, a tree and a bell, perfect to hang on your tree this Christmas. They come individually wrapped so can be given as presents. Read More

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Holy Family Ukrainian Icon

A colourful Holy Family replica Icon, to display all year around but especially at Christmas, and pray for peace in the Ukraine. It comes directly from St Anthony's Iconography studio in Lviv, Ukraine. On the back of the icon is a seal of authenticity. Read More

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Triptych Nativity Advent Calendar

Open each door to reveal Bible verses and a different picture of the Nativity story on the reverse of of each door. On the back it tell the story of the Nativity. Read More

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Festive Snowflakes Wrapping Paper

Four sheets of luxury stars wrapping paper complete with matching tags. Read More

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Spiked Candle Holder

This spiked gold finish candle holder is suitable for the larger candle. Dia:6cm Read More

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Holy Land Olive Wood Nativity Candle Holder

A unique hand carved candle holder made from the branch of an olive tree depicting the Nativity. Light a tea light candle on the top and pray for peace in the Holy Land. (Candle not included) Read More

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Pop up Nativity Card

Want to send something special? Then here is a gift and a card all in one package. The Nativity pop-up card comes with a pull-out tab to write your personal message, and with reversable packaging becomes with an envelope to send in the post. Single card 14cm x 40cm Read More

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Stars Advent Candle

The Advent candle lighting tradition is a beautiful way to count down the weeks leading up to Christmas. Each Sunday of Advent, a candle is lit to symbolise hope, peace, joy and love. Read More

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Syrian Handmade Purse

A handmade purse from Syria, made especially for ACN this Christmas, for the continued support of the local crafts people in Aleppo. Read More

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Joseph and Mary

Joseph and Mary is a story of inspiration and hope, of mercy versus revenge, in the years before Jesus became the Man that ultimately changed the course of humanity forever. Made in 2016 with Joseph played by Kevin Sorbo, famous for his role in the popular TV series Hercules. Read More

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Joseph and Jesus Icon- Small

Joseph and Jesus Icon from St Anthony's Iconography studio in Lviv, Ukraine. Made especially this Christmas to show our continued support to Ukraine. Read More

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Holy Land Elasticated Red Bracelet

An elasticated bracelet made in Bethlehem. Read More

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Red Advent Candle- Large

An attractive larger candle to display and burn down a little more each day of Advent to show the passing of the days leading up to Christmas. Read More

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30 Day Consecration to St Joseph

St Joseph shows us a very special example of holiness. In this beautiful book of consecration, Fr Gerard Skinner provides the prayers and meditations to bring our hearts and our needs to Jesus through the powerful intercession of his foster father St Joseph. Read More

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Aled Jones-One Voice at Christmas

Celebrate the festive season with Aled this year and listen as Aled duets with his younger self in the second instalment of this unique concept. Traditional classics such as O Holy Night and O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Also the Little Drummer Boy with the late Sir Terry Wogan. Read More

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Adoration of the Magi – Luxury Single Card

A beautiful large single card embossed with added gold foil to shine. A lovely gesture for close friends and family, ideal to frame and keep for many years. Greeting inside the card: Wishing you the Peace and Blessings of Christmas one single card Read More

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Adoration of the Shepherds

A colourful painting of the shepherds paying homage to the newborn King. The original painting which was painted around 1560 can be found in the Vienna Art History Museum, Austria. Greeting inside the card: Wishing you the Peace and Blessings of Christmas Pack of 10 cards 12.5cm x 17cm Read More

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