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Barbara Yoffie
Nobody could believe that St. Bernadette Soubirous, a French peasant girl with little education, saw visions of the Virgin Mary. But through her humility and dedication to prayer, the grotto…
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Pope John XXIII was a man of peace who lived during two world wars. When he became a priest, he served in many roles but wherever he went he tried…
Saints Monica and Augustine are two great saints in the Catholic Church. They faced many spiritual trials together. Monica was a devout Christian, mother, and wife. Her son, Augustine, was…
Jude was one of the original 12 apostles called by Jesus. He followed the call to spread the Good News of the Gospel to the world. Some people didn't like…
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Elizabeth Ann Seton: Mother for Many tells the story of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first US native-born citizen to be canonized, who established the first Catholic school and had seven…
Kateri Tekakwitha es la primera indigena de Norteamerica en convertirse en santa. Fue una nina muy valiente y, cuando crecio, enseno a los ninos muchas cosas sobre Jesus. Lee la…
Saints are real-life heroes and heroines of faith who inspire us by their virtues to
Teresa of Avila, Spain, was born into a wealthy family in 1515. She loved Jesus very much and became a Carmelite nun. When she received the Eucharist, she could feel…
Padre Pio was born in Italy in 1887 and was a priest and confessor. ( Padre is Father in Italian.) He heard millions of confessions during his lifetime. Padre Pio…
Barbara Yoffie,Jeff Albrecht
John Baptist de la Salle was born into a wealthy family in France in 1651. After his parents’ death, he cared for his younger siblings and studied for the priesthood…
Jeff Albrecht,Barbara Yoffie
French soldiers were fighting English soldiers 600 years ago in France. Joan, a faithful teenage girl and the daughter of farmers, wanted only peace. She heard Gods voice telling her…
Thomas witnessed Jesus preaching, performing miracles, and dying on a cross. Hearing about Jesus resurrection, Thomas declared he would believe only when he saw Jesus himself. When Jesus appeared to…
As a boy, Patrick was captured by pirates and sent to Ireland to become a lonely shepherd. After many years, he escaped and returned to England and became a priest…
Philip Neri was born in 1515 in Florence, Italy. He was such a kind and cheerful little boy that people called him good little Philip. He studied in Rome, a…
1894-1941, Born in Zdunska Wola, Poland, Feast Day: August 14, Patron saint of the 20th century, journalists, prisoners, people with drug problems, families, and the prolife movement.
John Vianney was born in France during the French Revolution when religion was forbidden. He desperately wanted to become a priest so that he could help people love God. Finally…
The story of Saint Faustina of Kowalska, who was called by Jesus to share His message of Divine Mercy and that he wanted people to celebrate His love and mercy…
The story of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. Emphasizing Saint Kateri’s special virtue of courage, author…
Saints are real-life heroes and heroines of faith who inspire us by their virtues
Rose Philippine Duchesne: A Dreamer and a Missionary tells the story of Rose Philippine Duchesne, who was born in France and did mission work in both St. Charles, MO, and…
Saints are real-life heroes and heroines of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In this series of beautifully illustrated early reader books, these real…
The story of Andre Bessette, a French-Canadian brother who is said to have healed many and who was canonized in 2010, is vividly told with colorful, full-page Illustrations and exciting…
The story of Damien of Molokai, born in Belgium and a missionary saint who worked among the lepers in Hawaii, is vividly told with colorful, full-page Illustrations and exciting text…
Children meet the gentle Jesus while they learn about the Mass and their responses to the prayers. Meet the Gentle Jesus: The Mass for Children introduces the Mass in a…
John the Baptist was a great prophet who lived a long time ago. Before John was born, the angel Gabriel proclaimed that God had a special mission for him.
When…
Louis and Zelie Martin are the first married saints to be canonized together. They lived in France in the nineteenth century. Both had hoped to enter the religious life but…
The story of Saint Juan Diego, to whom Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared and miraculously left behind her image on his tilma, is vividly told with colorful, full-page Illustrations and…
Katherine Alpha Borgatti is an artist and illustrator native to Louisiana. She is a convert to the Catholic faith and has a passion for Catholic art. Her works include portraits…
Matthew was a tax collector. In Jesus day, Jewish tax collectors worked for the Romans and were often disliked for being unfair. One day, Jesus asked Matthew to follow his…
Michael was created by God to protect all creation from the threats of evil. When Lucifer, a disobedient angel, persuaded other angels to turn against God, Michael led Gods armies…
"Carlo Acutis liked soccer, computers, and video games. He also lived his faith and enjoyed Mass, prayer, and doing the right thing. As a teenager, he used his computer skills…
