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. …
Compiled by Anthony Chiffolo Padre Pio was one of the most beloved and intriguing holy men of the 20th century. In this book his own words lead readers to Christmas with a heightened sense of the sacred. Reflections for each day--from the first Sunday of Advent until the end of the Christmas season--begin with selections from letters and messages of Padre Pio, followed by Scripture, prayer, a …
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"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 …
John Paul II was known as the "saint-making Pope", and he reinvigorated the world's devotion to saints. John Paul II, himself now a candidate for sainthood, left a treasury of ideals and hope for the future in these "examples of courage and coherence." He offered us these real lives lived in extraordinary ways as ones to identify with, aspire to, and ask for …
How do you respond to the universal call to holiness required by the Church? How do you overcome human weakness in the face of trials and tribulations? What do you do to resist the temptation to desperation or resentment over personal failure, ineffectualness and other hard things in the spiritual life? The Struggle For Sanctity Digitally recorded and available now on five CDs or cassettes, …
The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics A masterpiece combining into one coherent story the visions of 4 great Catholic mystics about the life of Mary. Based on the accounts of Ven. Mary of Agreda, Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich, St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schoenau. Truly unique - reads like a masterfully written biography of Mary, as if someone had witnessed all these events and …
Compiled by Judy Bauer Celebrate the writings of this nineteenth-century Carmelite nun who is remembered most for her letters, her poetry, and her "simple way" to holiness as described in her autobiography. The profound impact Thérèse had upon spirituality in the twentieth century was recognized by her swift canonization only 28 years after her death and again in 1997 by Pope John Paul II, who …
Catherine M. Odell In this popular biography of Blessed Faustina, Catherine M. Odell draws on Faustina's diary and many other sources to present the fascinating and inspiring life story of this remarkable young woman whose divinely inspired revelations and mystical experiences have touched thousands of lives and formed the basis for the worldwide Divine Mercy Movement. A profound …
This study of the life and character of Therese of Lisieux is a remarkable, penetrating, and fascinating search for the truth behind one of the most astounding religious figures of modern times. A young nun who entered a convent at fifteen and died at twenty-four, Therese roused an incredible storm of spontaneous veneration only a few months after her death, and has been called by one Pope as …
I Want to Be a Christian Coloring Book The Story of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha This coloring book tells the story of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha and follows along with the Glory Stories audio vol 5. Bilingual: English, Espanol
The Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila Famous Carmelite classic in a wonderful traditional translation. Her spiritual struggles, vision of her potential place in Hell, mystical graces--yet she remained very down to earth. One of the most admirable women of all time! Nice large print. Imprimatur.
Saint Gerard Novena And Prayers This little book contains a brief biography of the saint, information about novenas, morning and evening prayer, a novena to St. Gerard and various other prayers to the patron of mothers and childbirth. Imprimatur. Bernard Cardinal Law, Archbishop of Boston, July 5, 2001.
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 …
Charles Warren Stoddard St. Anthony of Padua - lector, orator, contemplative, wonder-worker - is considered to be the most popular Saint in the Catholic Church. He was of French descent, from Portugal, but worked in Italy as a Franciscan priest. Renowned for his incredible miracles - including preaching to the fish when people would not listen to him - he is most famous as "The …
Felix Timmermans In this classic, Felix Timmermans reveals a deep understanding and penetrating interpretation of the man Francis and the ideals that enabled him to move and to shake the whole world. Filled with humor, pathos and a strange kind of beauty, it is a combination of artistry, poetry and simplicity that plumbs the soul of Saint Francis. Here is the whole Francis, the poet, the …
St. John of the Cross is recognized as one of the most important mystics, and his Dark Night of the Soul stands as one of the greatest contributions to the literature of mysticism and one of the true classics of Christianity. "It is perhaps not an exaggeration to say that the verse and prose works combined of St. John of the Cross form at once the most grandiose and the most melodious …
Saints of the Church Michael Allen, Ed.D Vision Books The Vision Books now published by Ignatius Press for youth 9 to 15 years old, are one of the most popular and well-written series of saints' lives ever produced for young people. This Teachers' Guide now offers teachers and parents a simple and practical means to stimulate both the spiritual growth and intellectual development of …
St. Josemaria Escriva Enter into the wounds of Christ Crucified. When Msgr. Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer proposed this way to those who asked him for advice on how to deepen their interior life, he was doing no more than pass on his own experience, pointing out the short cut he had been using throughout his life, and which led him to the highest peaks of spiritual life. His love …