Saints & Biographical Books

Catholic Child's Illustrated Book of SaintsThe lives of over 65 saints are fully illustrated and explained. Ages 6-9. Pages: 160Author: L.E. MCCULLOUGHSize: 5 1/2 X 8 1/2Color: ILLUSTRATEDBinding: HARDCOVER

Picture Book of Saints by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D., recounts the lives of over 100 popular saints, including 16 new Saints. Written in a simple, informal style that will delight parents, teachers, and children, the life of each saint is beautifully illustrated in full color. This book comes in a colorfully illustrated padded hardcover binding. Pages: 144Author: REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D.Size: 6 X 9Color: ILLUSTRATEDBinding: PADDED HARDCOVER ...

Think faith and science don’t go together? Think again! It’s important to teach children at a young age that faith and science are complementary! Too many people today—adults and children—think that faith and science don’t go together. In fact, many people who leave the Catholic Church report that they don’t believe faith is compatible with science. Sadly, one study found that the median age of people who leave the Church is surprisingly young: thirteen. In an effort to help children learn...

Both volumes, Lives of the Saints and Lives of the Saints II, in a sturdy boxed set. Each of the two volumes contains short, inspiring biographies of Saints or Blesseds for each day of the year; is printed in large, easy-to-read type; and features a treasury of beautiful illustrations. Each book now has a gold-stamped cover. Author: REV. H. HOEVER & REV. THOMAS J. DONAGHY Pages: 1056 Size: 4 5/8 X 6 7/8 Color: GOLD AND MAROON Binding: HARDCOVER

Come spend 52 weeks with St. Faustina! Perfect for any time of the year, this collection of weekly meditations and activities by EWTN host Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle, author of The Domestic Church: Room by Room, guides readers on a 52-week spiritual pilgrimage through the life and teachings of the Secretary and Apostle of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938). Writing in her usual loving, thoughtful style, Donna-Marie offers readers a light-filled retreat, helping them welcome the...

Carlo Acutis was like other boys his age. In his hometown of Milan, Italy, he loved video games, playing soccer, and hanging out with his friends. But unlike most other boys, he also loved going to Mass, and his deep concern for others was felt by everyone around him—including the poor, the brokenhearted, and even stray dogs. A self-taught computer whiz, Carlo used his tech skills to serve the Church and to share his faith in Christ. He built websites for parishes, and he created an online...

Illustrated Lives of the Saints Boxed Set contains both volumes of this new collection that includes, for each day of the year, a short biography of a Saint or Blessed along with a prayer. These durably bound volumes of Saints' lives accord with the 2004 Roman Martyrology and the United States liturgical calendar. Each volume of Illustrated Lives of the Saints contains a wealth of full-color illustrations. A ribbon marker makes it easy to keep one's place in this rich treasury of Saints'...

Illustrated Lives Of The Saints Volume 1 Illustrated Lives of the Saints is a collection that includes, for each day of the year, a short biography of a Saint or Blessed along with a prayer. Containing more than 80 full-color illustrations, this durably bound book of Saints' lives is in accord with the 2004 Roman Martyrology and the United States liturgical calendar. A ribbon marker makes it easy to keep one's place in this rich treasury. Pages: 576 Author: REV. HUGO HOEVER, S.O.CIST.,...

In Conversation With God: Volume 6, Feasts, January-JuneAuthor Francis Fernandez-Carvajal makes generous use of the writings of the great saints as he brings you focused and moving meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day, the liturgical season, and more. This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading for a lifetime, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your day. Each volume is small...

In Conversation With God: Volume 7, Feasts, July-DecemberAuthor Francis Fernandez-Carvajal makes generous use of the writings of the great saints as he brings you focused and moving meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day, the liturgical season, and more. This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading for a lifetime, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your day. Each volume is small...

16 pages Journey with Joseph as he spends the day in his carpentry shop, creating a surprise for the Child Jesus with his many impressive tools! In this charming board book, Julia Wade uses rhyme and repetition to help young readers imagine what it was like to see the great Joseph at work. Children will get an inside look at Joseph as he carefully uses a plane, a stick, a saw, and a hammer. They’ll watch him drafting and crafting, carving and measuring, drilling and shining the wood. Readers...

Discover the world of Francesca Cabrini in this moving book that not only educates children about a remarkable person in American history, but inspires them with stories of her compassion, courage, vision, and miracles. The first American citizen to be canonized, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini rescued forgotten children, even from the dark, damp sewers of New York City, and provided them with safe havens, loving comfort, and a quality education. Within these endearing pages, children will...

The Church’s liturgical calendar provides families with a cornucopia of saints to celebrate every month of the year. And what better way to do so than with saintly rhymes! Five years after perennial favorite Saintly Rhymes for Modern Times was first published, author and illustrator Meghan Bausch is back with Saintly Rhymes Through the Year. This all-new treasury highlights multiple saints per month with colorful illustrations and catchy rhymes, teaching children that everyone is called to be...

Saint Sticker book is the perfect activity for Catholic children. It features profiles on saints and reusable stickers illustrated by the acclaimed artist Michael Adams. Read the names of the female Saints in the book, and choose the Saint that fits in the appropriate space. Comes with 25 reusable easy-peel stickers on 4 pages and 8 pages of saint storiesPaperback

After spending more than a millennium in relative obscurity, Saint Joseph has become the second-most mentioned saint in the papal magisterium after the Virgin Mary. To understand the life and importance of Saint Joseph, a good place to start is with the first papal title ever granted him: “Patron of the Universal Church.” What is it that Saint Joseph has to offer the Church — and each one of us — today? That’s the question that A Man Named Joseph: Guardian for Our Times seeks to answer. To get...

A provocative new biography probes deeply into the storied life of Father Ted Hesburgh, the well-loved but often controversial president of Notre Dame University. Considered for many decades to be the most influential priest in America, Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, played what many consider pivotal roles in higher education, the Catholic Church, and national and international affairs. American Priest examines his life and his many and varied engagements�from the university he led for thirty-five...

How does a boy from Milan who only lived to the age of 15 become a global "influencer for God" more than a decade after he died? Discover the inspiring story of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first Millennial to be Beatified by the Catholic Church. This tech-savvy teen has shown the world that computer coding and video games are not mutually exclusive with sainthood. Born in the same year as the launch of the World Wide Web, Carlo has been hailed by the pope for providing a witness to holiness in...

Lives of fifteen well-known Saints. Illustrated in full color. Pages: 32 Size: 5 1/2 X 7 3/8 Binding: PAPERBACK

One of the most popular children saint books in the industry. Our 'Book of Saints for Catholic Children' is packed with 96 illustrated and inspirational stories on many popular saints, totaling 192 pages of biographies and information. This light blue hardcover saint book is beautifully-illustrated by the world-famous Italian 'Bonella' art collection in full-color. Great book to have in your library at school, CCD, church, prayer group, or home. Makes a perfect gift for many occasions, such...

A young girl opens her heart with generosity and love. Brigid is captivated by the story Bishop Patrick tells her village about Jesus feeding many hungry people with five loaves and two fishes. She wants to feed many hungry people, but she is often hungry herself. She and her mother work hard each day on their master's farm. Many days they have only bread and butter for dinner. When a beggar woman asks for the only food Brigid has-a dish of butter-she knows she can feed the person in front of...

Butler's Lives of the Saints Concise Edition, Revised and Updatedby Michael WalshFor more than two centuries, Butler's Lives of the Saints has been hailed as the authority on the Christian patron saints. Now, in this new edition of the original classic, Michael Walsh has culled the ruch resources of earlier editions to accentuate the more modern and best-documented saints. Echoing the charm and style of the eighteenth-century edition, Walsh's volume has been edited to make the fascinating and...

Carlo Acutis, born May 3, 1991, fully embraced the gift of life. Known as a computer whiz, he also liked to play soccer, video games, and the saxophone. He enjoyed watching his favorite police dramas and making short films with his star cast of cats and dogs. He had many friends and enjoyed spending time with them. Yet Carlo was a little “different” at school, in the pizzerias, and on the soccer field. What set Carlo apart was his constant pursuit of holiness. In addition to his fun hobbies,...

Cultivating Virtue: Self-Mastery with the SaintsOn every page Cultivating Virtue imparts the true spirit of the Catholic Faith. This book takes 12 Christian virtues—one for each month, with a reading for each day of the year—and shows you how to master each one. Featuring episodes and sayings from the lives of the Saints, it covers Perfection, Humility, Mortification, Patience, Meekness, Confidence, Charity, among others.Master the virtues and set out on your road to becoming a saint by learning...

Divine Mercy In My Soul, Paperback Diary Of St. Faustina Paperback 699 pagesFaustina Kowalska; Marians of the Immaculate Conception Congregation;This is the book that sparked the Divine Mercy movement, one of the fastest growing movements in the Catholic Church. Chronicling Sr. Fausina's great experience of Divine Mercy in her soul and her mission to share that mercy with the world, this amazing narrative will stir readers' hearts and souls as it shares the experience of a simple Polish...

This compact edition of the Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul, chronicles the message that Jesus, the Divine Mercy, gave to the world through this humble nun. It reminds us to trust in His forgiveness - and as Christ is merciful, so, too, are we instructed to be merciful to others. This message exemplifies God's love toward mankind and, to this day, remains a source of hope and renewal. Keep the Diary next to your Bible for constant insight and inspiration for your...

The Book That Sparked the Divine Mercy Movement The Diary chronicles God's message given through St. Faustina to the world to turn to His mercy. In it, we are reminded to trust the Divine Mercy in Jesus and seek His forgiveness. And as Christ is merciful, so, too, are we instructed to be merciful to others. The message of Divine Mercy has become an integral part of Catholic faith, including the celebration of the Feast of Divine Mercy on the Sunday after Easter. ...

Drinking with the Saints (Deluxe Hardcover) The Sinner's Guide to a Holy Happy Hour by Michael P. Foley Raise Your Spirits and Toast the Saints!It's the full-color edition of Drinking with the Saints!Recipe for a liturgically correct cocktail: mix Bartender's Guide and Lives of the Saints, shake well, garnish with good cheer. Drinking with the Saints is a concoction that both sinner and saint will savor.Michael Foley offers the faithful drinker witty and imaginative instruction on the...

Taken together, these three volumes represent a basic English-language reference book of patristic works. Volume 1 ends circa 382; Volume 2 concludes with Julian of Eclanum (d. 454); Volume 3 ends with St. John of Damascene (d. 749).

PAPERBACK In this volume from the Fathers of the Faith series, you'll be introduced to Saint Irenaeus of Lyons. Who was he? What did he teach? Where and when did he live? Why is he an important figure in the history of the Church? In this accessible, bite-sized introduction, renowned author, speaker, and television host Mike Aquilina gives an overview of Irenaeus's life as a second-century Greek and the historical surroundings that affected his life and thought. A friend of Saint Polycarp from...

Superheroes are everywhere — in movies, on television, and in video games. It’s exciting to think about these extraordinary people with amazing powers who save us from evil and are a force for good in the world. But did you know that God has real-life superheroes of his own? They started out as ordinary people. Then something (God!) happened to them, and they changed. God’s Superheroes highlights three dozen amazing Catholic men, including Venerable Augustus Tolton, Saint Anthony of Padua,...

Illustrated Book Of Saints - Inspiring Lives In Word And Picture Presents the stories of more than eighty of the most popular Saints loved by Catholics. Pages: 176Author: REV. THOMAS J. DONAGHYSize: 7 1/4 X 10 1/4Color: FULL COLORBinding: HARDCOVER

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven ... sicut in caelo et in terra The saints were not picture perfect. But they were real men and women who loved Jesus in the midst of their struggles with sin and suffering. In the most difficult moments in history, these men and women were lights in the darkness, prophets of hope, and beacons of peace. Joyfully persevering through life's trials, they lived the Gospel in unique, fascinating, and inspiring ways. The Daughters of St....

Discover the timeless spiritual counsel of St. Teresa of Avila, first woman Doctor of the Church, in an easily accessible format. In Let Nothing Disturb You, selections from Teresa's writings have been carefully chosen and arranged for morning and evening meditation. Each book in the 30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher series provides a month of daily readings from one of Christianity's most beloved spiritual guides. For each day there is a brief and accessible morning meditation drawn from...

Lives Of The Saints Vol. 1 contains short, inspiring biographies of Saints for each day of the year. A handy, popular, modern volume, this book is printed in large, easy-to-read type and features more than 70 beautiful illustrations. This book now has a gold-stamped cover. Pages: 528 Author: REV. H. HOEVER, S.O. CIST., Ph.D. Size: 4 1/4 X 6 3/8 Color: BLUE Binding: HARDCOVER

My Life with the Saints (10th Anniversary Edition)By: James Martin, SJPaperback | 432 pages Witty, wryly honest, and always original, My Life with the Saints is James Martin's story of how his life has been shaped by some surprising friends: the saints of the Catholic Church. In his modern classic memoir, Martin introduces us to saints throughout history—from St. Peter to Dorothy Day, St. Francis of Assisi to Mother Teresa—and chronicles his lifelong friendships with them. Filled with...

Philippine Duchesne: A Candid Portrait of a Missionary for Christ (1769-1852)Would you like to learn about a Saint who left her home in France at the age of 48 to be a missionary in St. Charles, Missouri? by Louise Cheli This picture book is appropriate for all ages, and includes twenty-six full-color pictures by local artist Genny Glosier, facts of Philippine's Canonization, and much more! Paperback

Picture Book of Saints by popular Catholic Book Publishing author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, SVD, recounts the lives of over 100 popular saints. Written in a simple, informal style that will delight parents, teachers, and children, the life of each saint is beautifully illustrated in full color. This book comes gift boxed and is durably bound in white bonded leather. Pages: 128Author: REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D.Size: 5 7/8 X 8 7/8Color: WHITEBinding: BONDED LEATHER ...

Pages: 128Format: Hardcover A beautifully illustrated collection of the stories of the Saints the whole family will love — by father and daughter writing team, John and Catherine Cavadini, with stunning portraits by Anastassia Cassady.This collection, Saints: A Family Story, is composed of stories the authors have written for their own children and grandchildren and friends. They are adapted from Scripture, from original sources within the Tradition, and from the writings of the saints...

Simply ChristiansThe Life and Message of the Blessed Martyrs of TibhirineThomas Georgeon and Françoise VayneSimply Christians: The Life and Message of the Blessed Martyrs of Tibhirine is much more than the story of a historical event. Each chapter focuses on one of the seven martyrs and how he uniquely lived the words of Christ: "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends."Simply Christians: The Life and Message of the Blessed Martyrs of Tibhirine is the...

St. Faustina Prayer Book for AdorationFor centuries adoration has been a devotion saints, popes, and countless men, women, and children not only loved but came to rely on. In St. Faustina Prayer Book for Adoration, best-selling and award-winning author Susan Tassone shows you how to deeply encounter God during your own times of adoration. Here you’ll find prayers for adoring the Lord before the Blessed Sacrament and for spiritual adoration at home. With St. Faustina as your guide, you’ll learn...

By Mike Aquilina “A TREMENDOUS BREAKTHROUGH” in the study of St. Joseph... ...There are few subjects so challenging” to authors as St. Joseph. So says scholar Scott Hahn in his foreword to this book. Yet the pages that follow give not merely glimpses, but vistas, of St. Joseph’s world. Hahn continues: “You’ll learn about Nazareth — and how it was created almost ex nihilo shortly before Joseph’s birth. You’ll learn about religious practice and education in that place and time. You’ll travel to...

Discover here the brave heroism of young Maria Goretti, recounted in powerful detail--Maria's virtuous life that led to her courageous decision, her family's terrible poverty, her first Holy Communion, her mature acceptance of adult responsibilities, the staggering forgiveness of her murderer, and finally her elevation to sainthood in the presence of her family. A contemporary classic in the making, young people are especially affected by this memorable narrative in St. Maria Goretti: In...

Few spiritual figures have touched as many readers in the past century as Saint Therese of Lisieux, the saint popularly known as the Little Flower. Though she was only twenty-four years old when she died, her writings have had tremendous impact, making her one of the most popular spiritual writers in the twentieth century. Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, has been a source of priceless inspiration ever since it was written, and has become the great spiritual bestseller of our time. A...

The Children's Book Of Saints - Burgundy Gift Edition This best-selling and beautifully illustrated book has sold over 500,000 copies and recounts the lives of 52 Saints. Each gift edition is bound with simulated leather and has a padded cover with gold stamping and gold edges. For children ages 6-9. Burgundy gift boxed edition. Hardcover. Pages: 112Author: LOUIS M. SAVARYSize: 5 X 7Color: BURGUNDYBinding: PADDED

Discover the profound teachings of Mother Francesca Cabrini, also recognized as St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the prolific humanitarian and the first American saint, in The Cabrini Companion, a weekly devotional.Angel Studios is proud to bring her story to life in the major motion picture, Cabrini, along with this devotional to inspire all to follow in Mother Cabrini’s footsteps toward a life of deep love and unstoppable faith.Immerse yourself in her inspired writings, which resonate with a zeal...

The Saints Devotional Bible, NABRESince the early days of the church, believers have looked to the saints as examples and guides to living holy lives pleasing to God. Now the saints help illuminate Holy Scripture in The Saints Devotional Bible, NABRE version. In this incredible resource you will find: The accuracy of the new NABRE translationOver 200 readings from the saints, including their own reflections, prayers, letters, and moreThe saints' reflections broaden appreciation and...

The Shadow of His Wings The True Story of Fr. Gereon Goldmann By: Fr. Gereon Goldmann If you can only buy one book this season, this must be the one. Here is the astonishing true story of the harrowing experiences of a young German seminarian drafted into Hitler's dreaded SS at the onset of World War II. Without betraying his Christian ideals, against all odds, and in the face of Evil, Gereon Goldmann was able to complete his priestly training, be ordained, and secretly minister to German...