The 5 Religious Images You Should Have in Your Home

Today, Fr. Mark-Mary shares 5 religious images that every Catholic household ought to have in their home to increase devotion to Jesus and grow in holiness!

- Top 5 Religious Images for Your Home -
1. A Crucifix
2. An image of the Holy Face of Jesus
3. A statue or image of Our Blessed Mother
4. A Christmas creche scene
5. An image of the Resurrection

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[DebiGoldben]

Several years before, my mom died, she went to a ceramics class, and her project was a 20 piece nativity set. I was blessed to receive it when she died, and it fits perfectly in the lighted area of my entertainment center above my TV. I don’t have anything else to put there, so it stays there all year with the light on. Not only is it a reminder of our Lord’s birth, but it’s also a reminder of my mom. It’s been in that space for almost 20 years and I wouldn’t think of wrapping it up and putting it away simply because it’s no longer the season of advent

[lvlc]

In my grandmas generation in Puerto Rico, a Mary grotto in the front garden, a crucifix in the front door, some a St Michael small image over the door at the other side of the front door, a framed Last Supper at the dinning room, and a Sacred Heart of Jesus at the living room. That is a bare minimum... some still keep those. I am looking forward to do it too. Slowly adding and in love of having all handy reminders of our Lords love.

[wreloise]

As a New Convert….it helps to have a statue of Mary when I pray the Rosary and to continue to learn the importance of Mary
❤️🙏🏾 Thank you

[aureliomartinez]

In the Hispanic culture we put a sign in our front door to keep the Jehová witness out of front house But also because we really believe en Jesús Christ

[sharonkaysnowton]

I am a practicing Catholic. As a "good" Catholic I have religious items and lots of angels in my home. They are not what increases my devotion. For me, it is my personal relationship with God and Jesus that increase my devotion. I have the cruxifix, Jesus, our Lady statues, a creeche and an image of the resurrection. I have my BIG CATHOLIC BIBLE. I even read it.
I have a BIG PAINTING in the living room of the Catholic Cathedral in Mexico City. They are all sources of grace for me. But,
they are all just "things" to me. A representation of my faith in human form, in tangible form. They are just "things". My most important thing (for me) is not the "things", it is the internal faith, belief, spiritualness, my "alma" that I carry daily. I pray daily, several times a day. I would hope that when people think of me, they think "Yes- she is a woman of God". Thank you for sharing your video. I enjoyed it. Be blessed!

[heathsavage]

I never thought of keeping the Nativity on display year-round. I will be doing so now. Each time I look at it I am filled with wonder and love. I have the image of Our Lord on my laptop, so each time I switch it on I contemplate His holy face. Good job, Father.

[cold]

Crucifix
The Holy Face of Jesus
Our Lady
Nativity Scene
Ascension.

I would definitely add:
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
The Assumption of our Lady.

[dianasmith]

I appreciate the beauty and splendor of our faith and tend to make my small home reflect that. I want every room to call me to Jesus and keep him in my mind. I always have our nativity displayed, St. Michael is next to our front door, we have a crucifix in every room, my altar has candles, 2 crucifixes, our Lady of Guadalupe, and framed sacred heart of Jesus and sacred heart of Mary. We also have a glass cabinet that houses our more fragile pieces. I love that God calls us to him in different ways. I was blessed to visit The Vatican and other roman churches and St. Francis' Basilica in Assisi. The difference of atmosphere and aesthetic was apparent, but I felt the overwhelming love of Christ in both.

[giarose]

My mother was a devoted Catholic… She died March 25, 2014 but I still live in her home and have all her a crucifix is there on the front and back doors the statue of Mary

[ricardoarchangel]

I'm Orthodox Christian and I laughed a little about not having too many on a wall. For my family, we enjoy having them all on one east wall. For us, we have it in our dining room and we pray thee as a family twice a day I enjoy seeing all the icons. We have the main feast days there and we are working on adding each of our saints to the wall.

It's just nice to see and I don't get distracted but let my eyes guide me to all of God's beauty and get inspired by the saints I see on the wall. For me when I see the Theotokos looking at me it's just a good feeling. Thank you for the video it was really good advice!

[neojaw]

Great advice, I have many icons and have treating them like holy decorations although they all have meaning for me and my family, from now on I will be more mindful and engage more often with all of them. Thank you!

[seans.]

Good advice. “If you have an image you could you know make the sign of the cross when you see a Crucifix or say like, 'Jesus, I believe that you know me, that you love me, that you want to be with me forever', if you have your image of Our Lady giving it a little kiss...” I have an icon of the Resurrection. I also like the Transfiguration icon. Thank you, Fr. Mark-Mary. Peace:)

[beverlyerrazuriz]

We have in addition to all of these blessed items throughout our home…we have a St Benedict’s Blessing beads at our front door and at our bedroom door…we touch it with reverence as we enter and exit…with a brief thanksgiving to our Lord..it has St Benedict medal…Sacred Heart Medal..Miraculous Medal…St Padre Pio…St Michael medal.
I often give these blessed beads and medals as a gift for special occasions to any one who would appreciate and touch these beads as a remembrance of the Mercy and grace of Jesus.)
When there is a special Saint according to their individual walk in life…I add that particular patron Saint…ie…St Andrew the Fisherman…St Luke the patron of physicians.
It gives me comfort…when I briefly touch this group of medals as I leave my bedroom each morning and send my love to Jesus🙏🏻🕊❤️❤️

[lawrencegatti]

I like hearing and then reading the comments about the many beautiful ways people outwardly express their faith and keep it vibrant in their living spaces. If we are to make Christ the center of our lives, of course our homes will reveal this.

[christinalaska]

I have a crucifix in every room. Most next to the doors. I also have a holy water font next to our doors

[megana.]

😆 "Bronx soundtrack".
Must drink to hydrate. Absolutely! Thank you for that! Applies to our whole spiritual lives - the Bible and other faith disciplines also.
Great insights you always have to share, Fr. Mark-Mary. Numbers 6:24-26. ✌

[nostariel]

I’m 72 and want to become catholic. I had Catholics in my family but they are all dead. I read and study everything catholic. I have a alter and pray the rosary. The closest church is about 50 miles away. How do I became a catholic at this age and this far away from church? Thank you and God bless

[daniellahormos]

The metaphor about the water bottles was an eye-opener. Thank you.

[relentlessrhythm]

I'm a recent convert and still pretty new to this concept. Thanks for the tips!

[mcv]

Very helpful and convicting. Thank you for addressing this. I always wondered about the decor side of religious items