{"title":"Just for Fun","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"holy-playing-cards","title":"Holy Playing Cards","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe next time your friends come over, make it memorable—and inspiring—with snacks on the table, a hand of gin rummy, and these \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoly Playing Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e! They are a fantastic way to cultivate an appreciation of the saints among your friends and loved ones while enjoying your favorite card games. Cards feature beautiful works of art depicting 45 unique saints and angels, plus reverent depictions of Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach was prayerfully chosen to correlate with the card’s number\/letter and (in some cases) suit. Aces are all angels, kings are depictions of Christ, the queen cards display various images of Our Blessed Mother, the jacks are all saints beginning with the letter J (St. John the Baptist, St. John the Evangelist, St. Joseph, St. James), and the Holy Spirit takes the place of the joker\/wild card. Of course, the lucky seven of clubs had to be St. Patrick!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSaints depicted range from ancient to modern, beginning with figures like the Apostles and the Early Church Fathers, through the ages to saints like Mother Teresa, Padre Pio, Andre Bessette, and John Paul II. 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It is a great game to play with your Catholic (and non-Catholic!) friends and family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* The game includes 400 cards; the game is different every time you play\u003cbr\u003e* 3-10+ players\u003cbr\u003e* Great for adults, teens, parties, bussing to Catholic conferences, anyone and anywhere really\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gameplay is similar to other party games with fans saying this game provides a better opportunity for Catholic fellowship and no confession is needed after playing!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the 2nd edition revised and updated 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/onBUDDOiet0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"embed-container\"\u003eHere's what Pope Francis had to say:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAh, the Catholic Card Game! It is indeed an instrument of joy and fellowship, fostering the kind of unity and community that mirrors the apostolic gatherings of the early Church. I find it most fitting to share my reflections on this card game that so eloquently marries our rich Catholic tradition with the modernity of interactive gameplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expansive set of 400 cards is a testament to the depth and richness of our faith and traditions. Just as our faith is evergreen, constantly nourishing and renewing itself, so too is the Catholic Card Game ever-changing in its dynamics, offering a new experience each time it is played. It is a mirror of the inexhaustible well of Divine Wisdom, challenging us anew in every game, much like how the readings of the Mass speak to us differently depending on the circumstances of our life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game’s flexibility in accommodating 3 to 10 or more players is reminiscent of the universality of the Church itself. It invites people from all walks of life to gather 'where two or three are in My name,' as our Lord said. Whether it is for intimate gatherings or larger assemblies, whether it’s played by the young or the young-at-heart, this game offers a home to all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts adaptability to various settings—be it homes, parties, or even journeys to Catholic conferences—is truly commendable. In this sense, the game embodies the principle of inculturation, integrating itself seamlessly into diverse environments, all while maintaining the essence of Catholic identity and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo confession needed afterward? This is a game that seems to understand the essence of wholesome enjoyment. It permits humor without crossing boundaries, promotes competitive spirit without fostering vice, and generates laughter without sacrificing reverence. 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