A birthday dinner was being given for little Imelda Lambertini. She was 5 years old. Imelda's wealthy father and mother had given her toys, pictures, jewelry, perfumes, and beautiful silks to be made into dresses. It was a wonderful sight, and Imelda was very pleased. But presently she grew thoughtful. "I was wondering if I could have just one more present, Mother." …
Saintly Tales And Legends Lois Rock Illustrated by Christina Balit Seventeen stories and legends of saints from all over the world are charmingly told and beautifully illustrated in this delightful book for young readers. Folklore, history, and Christian tradition come alive! For intermediate readers ages 8-12 Includes a section exploring the faith lessons to be drawn from each tale—an …
F. A. Forbes The life of St. Monica is the classic story of a great mother - for how else would the wayward young Augustine ever have become the great St. Augustine without his mother's prayers and example? Monica is also a shining example for Catholic wives. As a young Catholic girl married to a pagan husband, she steadfastly practiced her Christian Faith; Monica's constant charity …
Este libro tiene las vidas de mas que 100 santos con ilustraciones coloreadas. Es un buen regalo para primera comunion o confirmacion.
Josephine Nobisso Learn the fascinating story behind Mary's apparition to a humble Aztex Indian in Mexico. Discover why this "miracle of the Americas" continues to touch so many people throughout the centuries. Encounter the Saints Series Experience the adventures and challenges, heroism and holiness of some of the greatest friends of God! Offers intermediate readers a down-to-earth …
Anne Eileen Heffernan, FSP Patricia Edward Jablonski, FSP Learn the story of the children of Fatima in an easy-to-read format for children. Encounter the Saints Series Experience the adventures and challenges, heroism and holiness of some of the greatest friends of God! Offers intermediate readers a down-to-earth portrayal of the saints. Each distinct story vividly recreates for the …
Anne Eileen Heffernan, FSP Mary Elizabeth Tebo, FSP Learn the story of St. Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes in this young adult biography in the Encounter the Saints Series . Experience the adventures and challenges, heroism and holiness of some of the greatest friends of God! Offers intermediate readers a down-to-earth portrayal of the saints. Each distinct story vividly recreates for the …
The saints included in A Catholic Child's Illustrated Lives of the Saints are divided by feast day. They include St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. John Baptist de la Salle, St. Florian, St. Dominic Savio, St. Maria Goretti, and many others.
Best-Loved Saints by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. Short, interesting, and informative sketches of the lives of more than fifty Saints that will appeal to today’s youth. Large, easy-to-read type and inspiring illustrations. Saint stories include: Mary - Queen of Saints, Joseph, Joachim and Anne, Paul of Tarsus, Stephen - the first martyr, Cecilia, Agnes, Lawrence, Jerome …
A Book of Angels by Marigold Hunt Modern believers may be tempted to look upon angels as one of the more fanciful elements of Scripture, but this illuminating and entertaining collection of angel stories from the Bible shows that there are just too many angels for them to be metaphorical, allegorical, or unimportant. So that children will come to know and learn to revere angels, Marigold Hunt …
Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 11, has stories of the following: St. Alberic St. Mutien Marie Wiaux St. Margaret of Cortona Bl. Angela Guerrero St. Clement Mary Hofbauer St. Hermenegild St. Wiborada St. Epiphanius of Salamis St. Madeleine Sophie Barat St. John of Sahagun B. Osanna of Mantua St. Macrina the Younger St. Grimonia St. …
"The Dumb Ox" was a perfect nickname for young Thomas Aquinas-although it was none too kind. Thomas was big, slow to speak-a quiet and solemn youth. Even Father Albert was inclined to think him rather dull. No one knew about Thomas' amazing memory, or that he knew most of the Bible by heart, or that no subject was difficult for him. One day Thomas decided to amuse himself by writing a paper on …
Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 10, has stories of the following: St. Ermengild St. John Ogilvie St. Zozimus St. George the Younger St. Fructuosus of Braga Blessed Helen of Udine St. Eugene de Mazenod St. Monegundis St. Mildred St. Justin de Jacobis St. Moses the Black St. Beatrice Da Silva St. Catherine of Genoa St. Gerard Sagredo …
Zerlina De Santis This book contains the stories of nine apparitions of Mary, written for children. The apparitions include: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Our Lady of La Salette, Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Knock, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Beauraing and Our Lady of Banneux. Encounter the Saints Series Experience the adventures and …
Best-selling children's author Amy Welborn explains why having heroes is important for children in Loyola Kids Book of Heroes, a companion to her popular Loyola Kids Book of Saints. Welborn tells the stories of devoted Christians, including Mother Teresa, Dorothy Day, and John the Baptist, who made significant contributions to people and the world around them. Welborn introduces Christian role …
This book, prized and cherished by children and parents, is a beautiful reproduction of the original 1912 edition with 32 large 9"x12" pages with an illustration and story (in rhyme) for a saint of each letter of the alphabet: Antony, Benedict, Christopher, Dominic, Edmund, etc. Each page is in 2 colors. Sewn signatures. Gold embossing.
The first Christians to visit Europe and the British Isles met pagans who told tales of fairies, talking beasts, and other wonderful things. To these marvelous stories, they soon added new ones about the Christian saints. Some were true, others improbable, and many simply fantastic. In the ones we include here, you'll meet the saint who spent seven Easters on a whale's back and the amiable …
F. A. Forbes "Poor Don Bosco." It was a pity that such a good young priest was losing his mind. Why he was dreaming about future churches, vast playgrounds, lots of helpers and thousands of boys! Before things got out of hand, why not have him checked out at the lunatic asylum. Therefore, one morning two priests arrived at the Oratory to invite Fr. John Bosco for a drive. He agreed to go, but …
"So you've decided to give in to the Devil" said the priest. John started back in dismay. "Oh no, Father!" "But you just told me you were giving up your studies for the priesthood," responded Father Bailey. What was poor John Vianney to do? Having begun his schooling much older than the other boys, he had found it impossible to keep up with them, and a couple of days ago he had been sent home …
Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 12 , has stories of the following: St. Rosalina St. Teresa Margaret Redi St. Lucy Filippini St. Mary Mazzarello St. Simeon the Younger St. William of York St. Bertrand of Le Mans St. Philip Benizi St. Mary Soledad St. Bertrand of Comminges St. Peter of Alcantara St. Winifred St. Andrew Avellino Bl. …
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