Saints & Biographical Books

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

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...

This best-selling and beautifully illustrated book has sold more than 500,000 copies and includes the lives of 52 saints. For children ages 5-8. Hardcover.Pages: 112 Author: LOUIS M. SAVARY Size: 5 X 7 1/4 Color: ILLUSTRATED Binding: HARDCOVER

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...

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

My Golden Book Of Saints introduces young children to some of the most popular and well-loved Saints of the Catholic Church. Bound in padded hardcover and decorated with gilt-edged pages, this book contains beautiful full-color illustrations that will delight children as it teaches them the stories of these special friends of God.Pages: 42 Author: REV. THOMAS J. DONAGHY Size: 5 1/8 X 5 1/8 Color: GOLD Binding: PADDED

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, 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,...

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. ...

Rica is sick and needs an operation. Through her relationship with her grandmother and a mysterious encounter with Saint Hildegard of Bingen, she sees the beauty of the world and the gift of life in a new light. Based on the writings of Saint Hildegard, this book for young people is a meditation on the wonders of creation and the Creator, who makes and loves all things.27 PAGES, HARDCOVER

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...

Blindfolded, tied, prodded by guns, Alexandre faced intense interrogations, fearing all the while that torture and death were imminent. In Kidnapped in Iraq, Alexandre Goodarzy describes in gripping detail his abduction by Islamic terrorists in January 2020, how prayer and his Catholic Faith sustained him, and why he now views the entire ordeal as a blessing from God. After learning of the fate of untold Christians in the Middle East, Alexandre was among a cadre of young men who agreed to...

This companion to the classic Lives of the Saints, with over 60 beautiful illustrations and large, easy-to-read type, offers a new journey to travel as you walk with Saints and Blesseds each day of the year. · Read about the lives of Saints and Blesseds with whom you may not be familiar. · Let their short, inspiring biographies touch you. · Learn from their trials and triumphs, their joys and sorrows. · Ponder the daily reflections and embrace the prayers. Pages: 528Author: REV. THOMAS J....

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

Fr. Henry Sebastian Bowden wrote this powerful book so we will never forget the sacrifices of those martyrs who preserved and bequeathed to us our Catholic Faith. The heroic witness of the English martyrs you meet in this superb volume of daily meditations will instill a greater piety and zeal in your heart. Each day features a captivating short story from the life of a martyr or an excerpt from his or her writings. Their testimonies, sometimes prophetic, always profound, impart urgent...

Thérèse of Lisieux is one of the most popular modern saints in the world, but the details of her life and spirituality are still not widely known and are somewhat of a mystery even to her devoted followers. With over 150 stunning photographs, in-depth text, and plentiful sidebars on history, geography, and themes, this gorgeous work helps us enter into the universe of "the greatest saint of modern times" to discover the simplicity, yet depth of her daily life and of her relationships, both...

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

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...

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

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...

Angel Power By JANICE T. CONNELL"There are many angels, maybe as many as the stars in the sky . . . ."And every single one of these precious beings offers the world unique blessings. ANGEL POWER describes the special tasks and responsibilities of each of the Nine Choirs of Angels. The Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones are angels of goodness, love, and wisdom. The Angels of Dominion are angels of leadership. From the Virtue Angels flow miracles of healing, comfort, and peace. The Power Angels are...

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...

PAPERBACK, 216 PAGES In each generation, heroes of the Faith, whom the Church recognizes as saints, emerge. There are many characteristics that they have in common, but none thus far have used cell phones, played PlayStation video games, or searched for information on Google. That is about to change. A young “computer geek” named Carlo Acutis, who created a website cataloguing every reported Eucharistic miracle in the world and died of leukemia a year later at age fifteen, was beatified in...

In this volume from the Fathers of the Faith series, you’ll be introduced to Saint Augustine of Hippo. 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 Augustine’s life as a proud North African in the fourth and fifth century. His conversion from sinful young man to Catholic priest and bishop is well...

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...

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.,...

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....

Jesus Speaks to Faustina and You by Susan Tassone In her celebrated 700-page spiritual Diary, St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938) tells of her many visions of Jesus and her conversations with Him. For years now, best-selling and award-winning author Susan Tassone has lived in the thrall of that spiritual classic, recently drawing forth from its rich mystical depths 365 meditations. Each meditation features Jesus’ words to Faustina, to which Tassone has added a short original reflection and a...

Letters to and from St. Thérèse of Lisieux from April 1877 (Childhood) to September 1890 (Novitiate period as a Carmelite Nun). Translated from the critical edition by John Clarke, OCD. Format: paperPages: 700 Letter writing at the end of the nineteenth century was an important activity for the people of France. Those who received letters from family and friends alike usually kept the hand-written texts sent to them as precious gifts. That is why this collection of letters by and to one of the...

Light of Heaven: A Children's Book of Saints  Adalee Hude A beautiful way to introduce children to beloved saints. Created by artist Adalee Hude, each amazing illustration is rich with color and detail, reminiscent of magnificent stained-glass windows. Each page includes a Latin word associated with that particular saint, along with a brief discussion of the word's meaning. Holy Mary, Mother of GodSaint JosephSaint ElizabethSaint PeterSaint Mary MagdaleneSaint GeorgeSaint Augustine of...

Pray for Us: 75 Saints Who Sinned, Suffered, and Struggled on Their Way to Holiness Author: Meg Hunter-Kilmer How is it possible that a chain-smoking socialist, a teenage video gamer, an opium addict, a satanic high priest, a disabled beggar, and a self-absorbed mean girl became saints? Popular itinerant missionary Meg Hunter-Kilmer will stretch your preconceived notions of holiness by exploring the lesser-known lives of seventy-five extraordinary people whose human struggles and limitations...

Saint of the Day: The Definitive Guide to the SaintsPaperback | 320 pagesFor more than forty years, Saint of the Day has been a trusted guide, and this latest edition continues the tradition. Newly added saints and blesseds include Oscar Romero, Marie of the Incarnation, François de Laval, Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, Stanley Rother, Pope Paul VI, and Solanus Casey.

Few Catholic writers have been as prolific as University of Rome Professor Roberto de Mattei. Over decades he has produced a wealth of incisive analyses about the Catholic world’s collapse and charted an authoritative path back to health and sanity. He has now written an exceedingly compelling and powerful biography of Pope Pius V, widely recognized as one of the boldest and most courageous popes of the past millennium, who decisively defeated the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Lepanto and...

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

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...

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...

Teresa (1515-1582), a Spanish mystic, is considered to be one of the most profound spiritual teachers in the history of Christianity, The Interior Castle is Teresa's masterpiecepaperback

The Children's Book Of Saints - White 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. White gift boxed edition. Hardcover. Pages: 112Author: LOUIS M. SAVARYSize: 5 X 7 1/4Color: WHITEBinding: PADDED

The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross Includes The Ascent of Mount Carmel, The Dark Night, The Spiritual Canticle, The Living Flame of Love, Letters, and The Minor Works This revised edition of The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross was produced to mark the fourth centenary of the death of St. John of the Cross (1542–1591). The result is an English translation of his writings that preserves the authentic meaning of the great mystic’s writings, presents them as clearly as possible,...

This volume contains two of Teresa's most popular works: The Way of Perfection and The Interior Castle.Shortly after writing The Book of Her Life for her confessor, St. Teresa wrote The Way of Perfection at the request of her nuns who were eager to learn about prayer and contemplation. Throughout this work she teaches her nuns about prayer and also teaches us. The Interior Castle is considered St. Teresa of Avila’s masterpiece. She wrote this last work in just a few months in 1577, five years...

Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles.​​​​​​​ Listen, my child. I want you to put the ear of your heart to the solid ground of the master’s wisdom (what I received, I’m passing on to you). It’s advice from a spiritual father who loves you—the sort of counsel you receive by letting it shape your whole life. Listening is hard work, but it’s the essential work. It opens us up to the God we’ve...

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...

Unleashing Hope draws you into the powerful life of Luisa de Ia Peña Navarro (1886-1937), "Mother Luisita," a petite woman from a small town in Jalisco, Mexico, who devoted her entire life to serving the poor, the sick, and especially the children. She established schools, hospitals, and orphanages at a time when it was against the law to even be a Catholic. Gripping historical events including revolution, religious persecution, and the Cristiada reveal her as a spiritual mother who brought...

Throughout the history of the Catholic Church, in her most troubled and turbulent times, God has raised up great saints as beacons of hope in the midst of darkness. Among these great saints, the four women doctors of the Church stand out as models of courage, wisdom, and trust. Their example and teachings remain with us, relevant to the challenges of our own day, urging us on to renewal with unwavering hope. "Trust shows the way," wrote Saint Hildegard of Bingen. These words set the courageous...

A lively collection of stories of the saints, including those we seldom hear about, but whose stories are worth learning! Whimsical illustrations throughout.

The universally recognized Saint of Charity, Vincent de Paul, lived a rich and complex life. Intensely devoted to Jesus, especially Jesus suffering in the poor, Vincent’s way of reading the gospel has special resonance for today. Throughout his long life, he managed to bring together both prayer and action. Although some mystery shrouds his younger years, he conducted his priestly life in full view through great activities that continue today. His two religious families (the Congregation of...

30 Days with Teresa of Avila is the third book of Dan Burke's Navigating series that brings the wisdom of the saints into your hands. These unedited letters of Teresa of Avila to her friends offer a rare window from which to gaze upon the Saint's genuine witness and pragmatic advice on pursuing an intimate friendship with God. Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles provide rich reflections to encourage a deeper and more prayerful reading of these fascinating letters to those who want to sit at the feet...

Building on the popularity of 5 Minutes with Christ, this unique book of meditations draws on insights and anecdotes from great Catholic saints on the subject of education to encourage and inspire teachers and others on the front lines of Catholic education. Drawing its inspiration from the great saints and founders of religious orders dedicated to teaching, 5 Minutes with the Saints offers today’s educators the bite-sized moments of spiritual motivation and affirmation they need to continue...