Ash Wednesday Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Generally I've noticed that priests live very simple lives without possessions for a reason, but is there a nice way to thank a priest and give them a simple gift? I would like to give the priest that's marrying us a small gift or something just to show appreciation, but what do you give a priest? Do you have a mass said for them? I was thinking of giving him a piece of my own artwork. Thoughts? Inquiring minds want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I think that would be a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 [img]http://www.gulker.com/blog/wp-content/2007/11/pope_inno_300.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 [quote name='Winchester' post='1647938' date='Sep 5 2008, 07:05 AM'][img]http://www.gulker.com/blog/wp-content/2007/11/pope_inno_300.jpg[/img][/quote] [img]http://images.asos.com/inv/B/20/126/49646/Clear/image1xl.jpg[/img] It was either that or the pope soap on a rope, but the poor man probably already thinks I'm a complete flake so I reckon I should try something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innocent Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 How about a book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessgianna Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) a gift card to a Catholic Book Store you could offer up a Rosary for his special wants or needs. EDIT: a piece of your artwork(as you suggest) would be really cool too. Edited September 5, 2008 by princessgianna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icelandic_iceskater Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I think a piece of your artwork would be cool! It's original and personal. And as if the action figure and flake pope don't work out- [img]http://bp2.blogger.com/_r9lhQTeVJv4/SAaGxhg8ayI/AAAAAAAADkc/3QWXLZa8sFU/s400/pope_bobble_head.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicemary Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Your artwork would be fine. Or possibly a gift cerficate to a local resturant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 AquinasandMore.com has some great gifts for such occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I made the priest who married us a stole. I'm making a reconciliation stole this week for a new priest who was just ordained who used to be from our parish. They get lots of vestments as presents when they are first ordained, but no one thinks about reconciliation stoles. They almost wear them more than the other, and they are usually this little cheap piece of purple nylon. I like making nice silk ones with a Christian symbol on it that really means something to them. For example, Irish priests always want a Celtic cross, or the Trinity Celtic knot. I like the idea of a gift card to the Catholic book store, or even a big book store that they can get some decent titles at. They also always need black socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 +J.M.J.+ when i got a priest friend a shoe shine kit, he really loved it. and black socks too like Catherine said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picchick Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 This might seem insincere or general but I give money or certificates to places to eat. It bothers me though because I really like to get unique gifts that I know the person will use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow of Shame Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 A dog. A LARGE dog. I mean, who doesn't love dogs? Jesus loved dogs. I'm sure I read that somewhere. It's god spelled backward. PERFECT gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picchick Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 [quote name='Cow of Shame' post='1648707' date='Sep 5 2008, 09:56 PM']A dog. A LARGE dog. I mean, who doesn't love dogs? Jesus loved dogs. I'm sure I read that somewhere. It's god spelled backward. PERFECT gift.[/quote] My uncle got a dog as a gift (he's a priest)...he asked me if I want her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 My sister has given priests paintings she has done. I have given gift cards to a Catholic book store, a flock of chicks, enrollment for prayer and for two priests, I ordered special rosaries to be made for them by Carmelite nuns. They really liked them. They are so beautiful. In these days, a gas card would probably be a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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