{"product_id":"copper-leather-christian-prayer-journal-a5-8-5-5-5-vicino-a-te-sempre-accanto-a-te","title":"Copper Leather Christian Prayer Journal A5 \u0026 8.5 × 5.5 | Vicino a Te | Sempre Accanto a Te","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eVicino a Te — A Christian Leather Prayer Journal About Faith, Peace, and Quiet Presence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVicino a Te\u003c\/strong\u003e means \"Near You\" in Italian. This handcrafted Copper leather Christian prayer journal is part of the original \u003cstrong\u003eSempre Accanto a Te — Always Beside You\u003c\/strong\u003e collection by Mureli Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe notebook features an original embossed portrait of Christ, surrounded by delicate decorative details. Unlike traditional religious imagery centered on suffering, this composition invites a quieter interpretation: Christ as a gentle presence in everyday life, accompanying a person through moments of prayer, reflection, gratitude, and peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe is near not only when life becomes difficult. He can also be near when everything is going well.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe created Vicino a Te as a personal space for prayer, devotional writing, spiritual reflection, meditation, and everyday journaling. Its genuine Copper leather cover, dark suede interior, metal six-ring binding, and replaceable paper inserts combine the emotional meaning of the artwork with practical everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard notebook includes \u003cstrong\u003e100 lined pages\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an option to purchase an additional 100 pages. The refillable construction is compatible with A5 and 8.5 × 5.5 inch paper formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVicino a Te — Christ Is Near, Even in Ordinary Moments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeople often turn to prayer during difficult periods of their lives. They search for guidance, reassurance, strength, or an answer to something they cannot fully understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut what about the days when nothing extraordinary happens?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we wake up feeling peaceful, enjoy a conversation with someone we love, spend time with our children, or simply appreciate another ordinary day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile developing the Sempre Accanto a Te collection, we wanted to explore the idea that spiritual closeness does not have to be associated exclusively with pain, struggle, or sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerhaps presence itself can be an expression of love.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot every moment requires an extraordinary intervention. Sometimes it is enough to feel that someone is near, even when there is nothing to fix and no danger to overcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe artistic composition of Vicino a Te expresses this idea through an embossed portrait of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than depicting a dramatic religious event, the image leaves room for personal reflection. The expression, the flowing lines of the portrait, and the surrounding decorative details create a visual reminder of stillness and companionship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a practicing Christian, this artwork may represent the presence of Christ in daily life. For someone whose relationship with religion is more personal or uncertain, it may express compassion, hope, inner peace, or the desire to feel connected to something meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not intend to prescribe how the artwork should be understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVicino a Te is an invitation to reflect, not a demand to believe in a particular way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChristian Prayer Journal for Personal Prayer and Devotional Writing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA prayer journal can become a deeply personal part of someone's spiritual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a printed prayer book, it does not contain a fixed collection of words that must be repeated. Instead, its owner decides what to write, which thoughts to preserve, and what deserves to be remembered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vicino a Te leather notebook can be used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChristian Prayer Journal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Record personal prayers, requests, thanksgiving, and reflections on faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevotional Journal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Write down thoughts inspired by Scripture, daily devotionals, or Christian literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBible Study Notebook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organize notes, questions, important passages, and personal interpretations while reading the Bible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSermon Notes Journal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserve meaningful ideas from church services, sermons, religious education, and conversations with spiritual mentors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGratitude Journal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reflect on people, experiences, and everyday moments that bring happiness and a sense of appreciation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeditation Journal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Record thoughts following quiet contemplation, spiritual exercises, or personal meditation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Reflection Notebook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep memories, decisions, questions, and thoughts that may not fit into a formal religious practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no required way to fill its pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome people may use the journal every morning. Others may return to it occasionally, when they have something important to write.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt may contain prayers, gratitude, questions about faith, or simply the story of an ordinary day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe value of a personal journal comes not from following a particular ritual, but from the meaning its owner gives to the words inside.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCopper Genuine Leather — Handcrafted Cover with Original Embossed Christ Artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vicino a Te notebook is made from genuine leather in our warm \u003cstrong\u003eCopper\u003c\/strong\u003e color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis rich copper-brown shade features natural tonal variations that give the leather its individual character. Depending on the light, the surface reveals warmer orange and deeper brown undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior design combines the smooth leather surface with a distinctive contoured panel and carefully finished contrasting stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the notebook features a dark suede lining that contrasts with the warm color of the exterior leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central artistic element is the original embossed portrait of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than printing a colored illustration onto the cover, we reproduce the composition directly on the leather surface through embossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the design to become part of the material itself, preserving the appearance and tactile qualities of genuine leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesign details include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Copper leather exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal embossed portrait of Christ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive contoured leather panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm contrasting stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark suede interior lining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal six-ring refillable binder mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic pen loop along the outer edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaceable lined paper inserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery leather cover is manufactured by our team at Mureli Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur product photographs show real notebooks, allowing customers to examine the material, construction, stitching, and appearance of the embossed artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause genuine leather is a natural material, slight variations in grain, surface markings, and color may occur. Its appearance may also develop with use and proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRefillable Leather Journal — 100 Lined Pages Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVicino a Te is designed to remain useful long after its original pages have been filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe notebook features a \u003cstrong\u003emetal six-ring binding mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e that allows the paper inserts to be removed and replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you finish writing, you can add compatible refill paper rather than replacing the genuine leather cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard Package — 100 Lined Pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach notebook includes 100 lined pages as standard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese pages can be used for prayers, devotional writing, Bible study notes, gratitude, personal reflections, or everyday journaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional Additional 100 Pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers can purchase \u003cstrong\u003ean additional 100 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e, increasing the total to 200 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The product photographs show the notebook with 200 pages to demonstrate its construction with the additional paper installed. The standard purchase includes 100 pages. The extra 100 pages must be selected and purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn elastic pen loop is also built into the leather cover, providing a convenient place to keep a compatible writing instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis arrangement makes Vicino a Te suitable for continued use as a personal prayer journal, devotional notebook, or spiritual record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA5 \u0026amp; 8.5 × 5.5 Inch Refillable Notebook — Dimensions and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather notebook cover is designed to accommodate two commonly used paper formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA5:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148 × 210 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUS Half Letter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 × 5.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLeather Cover Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed notebook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9 × 7 inches (230 × 180 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen notebook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9 × 14.6 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal six-ring mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePen holder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elastic loop on the outer edge of the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePaper and Refill Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 lined pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional:\u003c\/strong\u003e Additional 100 lined pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotographed configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefillable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with compatible paper inserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen purchasing replacement inserts from another supplier, please verify both the paper dimensions and the hole spacing. Not every A5 or Half Letter refill is automatically compatible with every six-ring mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to replace paper makes this notebook a practical choice for anyone who wants to preserve a meaningful leather cover while continuing to write new pages over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Vicino a Te Artwork — A Fixed Part of the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe embossed portrait of Christ is an original, fixed artistic element of this notebook.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt cannot be replaced with a different religious image, personal photograph, company logo, or unrelated illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe made this decision intentionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVicino a Te is not simply a blank leather notebook with a customizable picture on the front. It is one of three artistic stories within the Sempre Accanto a Te collection, and its composition is an essential part of that identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers interested in a personal touch may contact us about adding a name, initials, date, or short inscription in a suitable area of the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAny additional personalization must be reviewed and approved before production. It cannot cover, replace, or alter the central embossed portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows us to preserve the original artwork while considering personal details that may make the journal especially meaningful to its owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Meaningful Christian Gift for Prayer, Reflection, and Everyday Encouragement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVicino a Te can be a thoughtful Christian gift for someone who values prayer, spiritual reflection, or the quiet symbolism of Christ's presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe genuine leather cover, original artwork, and refillable construction make it suitable for personal use as well as meaningful occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePossible recipients include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily members and loved ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents and godparents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriests, pastors, and spiritual mentors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who regularly keep Christian prayer journals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBible study participants and religious educators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople attending Christian retreats or spiritual gatherings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who appreciates a personal notebook with a thoughtful artistic message.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis leather prayer journal may be given for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, baptism, confirmation, or another important occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut we also believe it does not need a special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the most meaningful gifts are those given simply because we want someone to feel remembered, appreciated, or loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe message behind Vicino a Te is not that life must be difficult before kindness becomes important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a reminder that love, attention, and spiritual closeness can be part of even the most ordinary, peaceful day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVicino a Te and Tra Noi — Two Different Artistic Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Sempre Accanto a Te collection, each embossed composition explores a different aspect of human life and spiritual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTra Noi — \"Among Us\"\u003c\/strong\u003e focuses on togetherness, shared experiences, hospitality, and the joy of ordinary life among other people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVicino a Te — \"Near You\"\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a more personal interpretation. It is about quiet companionship, inner reflection, and the feeling of not being alone, even during moments when life is peaceful and nothing extraordinary is happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth belong to the same artistic vision: a world in which care and love are not defined exclusively by suffering or sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach design is also available in other genuine leather colors, allowing customers to choose the artwork and material that best reflect their preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSempre Accanto a Te — An Original Collection by Mureli Workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eSempre Accanto a Te\u003c\/strong\u003e means \"Always Beside You\" in Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection was inspired by an unexpected personal idea: to imagine Christ not only as a figure associated with suffering, but also as a presence connected with love, compassion, peace, and the ordinary happiness of human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts creator, \u003cstrong\u003eSviatoslav Syvash, owner of Mureli Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed the concept despite having a reserved personal relationship with religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe led the Mureli Workshop team in bringing the collection to life in \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining original artistic compositions with handcrafted genuine leather notebook covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes three distinct embossed designs, each offered in three leather color variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe manufacture the leather covers ourselves, working directly with the material, construction details, stitching, and artistic embossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sempre-accanto-a-te-christian-leather-prayer-journals-notebooks\" title=\"Sempre Accanto a Te Christian Leather Prayer Journals and Refillable Notebooks\"\u003eSempre Accanto a Te — Christian Leather Prayer Journals \u0026amp; Notebooks Collection\u003c\/a\u003e to discover the other artistic stories and available colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications \u0026amp; What's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sempre Accanto a Te.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtistic design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vicino a Te — \"Near You.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Leather Prayer Journal \/ Refillable Leather Notebook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark suede.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original embossed portrait of Christ, fixed design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal six-ring binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible paper formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e A5 (148 × 210 mm) and US Half Letter (8.5 × 5.5 inches), subject to compatible hole spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed cover dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9 × 7 inches (230 × 180 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen cover dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9 × 14.6 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 lined pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional paper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional extra 100 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotographed paper quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePen holder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elastic loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional personalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subject to prior approval; original Christ artwork cannot be changed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted by Mureli Workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The base price includes one Copper Vicino a Te leather notebook with 100 lined pages. Photographs displaying 200 pages illustrate the optional expanded configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVicino a Te — \"Near You.\" A quiet reminder that presence, compassion, and love belong not only to difficult moments, but also to the everyday happiness of being alive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mureli Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68031719276846,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/5761\/2590\/files\/grandfolders-2456.jpg?v=1794687339","url":"https:\/\/mureli-workshop.com\/products\/copper-leather-christian-prayer-journal-a5-8-5-5-5-vicino-a-te-sempre-accanto-a-te","provider":"Mureli Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}