Author: Lawrence G. Lovasik
Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
ISBN: 9780899421605
Category : Christian saints
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Best Loved Saints from Catholic Book Publishing offers more than 50 biographical sketches of the most popular Saints, including Sts. Jerome, Agnes, Thomas Aquinas, Francis of Assisi, Ignatius of Loyola, John of God, John of the Cross, Martin de Porres, Elizabeth Seton, and Mary the Queen of all Saints. With inspiring illustrations; a full-color illustrated, flexible cover; and easy-to-read print, this book by Rev. Lawrence Lovasik, S.V.D., will appeal to young and old alike and makes a perfect gift.
Author: Scott Hahn
Publisher: Image
ISBN: 0307590801
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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Angels and saints. Catholics tend to think of them as different from the rest of us. They’re cast in plaster or simpering on a holy card, performing miracles with superhero strength, or playing a harp in highest heaven. Yet they are very near to us in every way. In this lively book, Scott Hahn dispels the false notions and urban legends people use to keep the saints at a safe distance. The truth is that Jesus Christ has united heaven and earth in a close communion. Drawing deeply from Scripture, Dr. Hahn shows that the hosts of heaven surround the earthly Church as a "great cloud of witnesses." The martyrs cry out from heaven’s altar begging for justice on the earth. The prayers of the saints and angels rise to God, in the Book of Revelation, like the sweet aroma of incense. Dr. Hahn tells the stories of several saints (and several angels too) in a way that’s fresh and new. The saints are spiritual giants but with flesh-and-blood reality. They have strong, holy ambitions—and powerful temptations and opposition that must be overcome. Their stories are amazing and yet familiar enough to motivate us to live more beautiful lives. In this telling of their story, the saints are neither otherworldly nor this-worldly. They exemplify the integrated life that every Christian is called to live. Still, their lives are as different from one another as human lives can be. Dr. Hahn shows the heavenly Church in all its kaleidoscopic diversity—from Moses to Mary, Augustine to Therese, and the first century to the last century. Only saints will live in heaven. We need to be more like the saints if we want to live in heaven someday. Dr. Hahn shows us that our heavenly life can begin now. It must.
Author: Patricia Appelbaum
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469623757
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 287
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How did a thirteenth-century Italian friar become one of the best-loved saints in America? Around the nation today, St. Francis of Assisi is embraced as the patron saint of animals, beneficently presiding over hundreds of Blessing of the Animals services on October 4, St. Francis's Catholic feast day. Not only Catholics, however, but Protestants and other Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, and nonreligious Americans commonly name him as one of their favorite spiritual figures. Drawing on a dazzling array of art, music, drama, film, hymns, and prayers, Patricia Appelbaum explains what happened to make St. Francis so familiar and meaningful to so many Americans. Appelbaum traces popular depictions and interpretations of St. Francis from the time when non-Catholic Americans "discovered" him in the nineteenth century to the present. From poet to activist, 1960s hippie to twenty-first-century messenger to Islam, St. Francis has been envisioned in ways that might have surprised the saint himself. Exploring how each vision of St. Francis has been shaped by its own era, Appelbaum reveals how St. Francis has played a sometimes countercultural but always aspirational role in American culture. St. Francis's American story also displays the zest with which Americans borrow, lend, and share elements of their religious lives in everyday practice.
Author: Lesley Whiteside
Publisher: Quadrillion Publishing
ISBN: 9781858333960
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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An introduction to over 60 Saints, accompanied by photographs of stained glass windows in which they are depicted.
Author: Barbara Calamari
Publisher: Avery
ISBN: 9780670038497
Category : Christian saints
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This comprehensive collection of the most enduring and enigmatic saints brings them to life through iconography, art, and story. Each profile includes a biography with canonization, patronage, feast dates, and prayers to and about each saint in a beautiful full-color format.
Author: Carey Wallace
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 1523503947
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
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Performing Miracles. Facing Wild Lions. Confronting Demons. Transforming the World. From Augustine to Mother Teresa, officially canonized as St. Teresa of Calcutta, discover seventy of the best-known and best-loved saints and read their riveting stories. Meet Joan of Arc, whose transcendent faith compelled her to lead an army when the king’s courage failed. Francis of Assisi, whose gentleness tamed a man-eating wolf. Valentine, a bishop in the time of ancient Rome, who spoke so often of Christ’s love that his saint’s day, February 12, has been associated with courtly love since the Middle Ages. St. Thomas Aquinas, the great teacher. Peter Claver, who cared for hundreds of thousands of people on slave ships after their voyage as captives. And Bernadette, whose vision of Mary instructed her to dig the spring that became the healing waters of Lourdes. Each saint is illustrated in a dramatic and stylized full-color portrait, and included in every entry are the saint’s dates, location, emblems, feast days, and patronage. Taken together, these stories create a rich, inspiring, and entertaining history of faith and courage. For kids age 10 and up. A perfect gift for Confirmation.
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 104
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Anthology of illuminated manuscripts, miniatures and icons relating to the lives of more than 40 Saints.
Author: Bert Ghezzi
Publisher: Paraclete Press
ISBN: 1640603131
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 131
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Saints at Heart presents an engaging picture of the spiritual life as shown in the experience and writings of the saints. The title announces the book’s double theme: the lives of holy men and women who have consecrated their lives to God, and to the possibility of our following them and also dedicating our hearts to God. Readers will discover in this book well-told and appealing stories of women and men, ordinary human beings like themselves, who knew God and whose lives as a consequence radiated light, love, and joy. Each story presents the core message of a saint’s life and highlights an important spiritual path that readers will be encouraged to follow.
Author: Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
ISBN: 1612781306
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 79
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Moments of inspiration from some of your favorite saints: strive to imitate their virtues, learn from their timeless wisdom, and ask for their intercessions. Dear St. Padre Pio, Pray for me, please, that I may receive the graces I need to deeply participate in the holy sacrifice of the Mass. Please help me to desire humility, simplicity, and the spirit of obedience in my walk of life. Help me to realize the power in suffering united to the will of God. St. Padre Pio, pray for us and all who invoke your aid. If it is in God's holy will, please grant me (here mention your request). Amen.
Author: Woodeene Koenig-Bricker
Publisher: Harper San Francisco
ISBN: 9780060647827
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 144
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From the author of 365 Saints comes a rich collection of prayers by saints from around the world and throughout time--beautifully packaged for gift giving. This delightful and diverse book includes more than 80 prayers, each accompanied by a short biography of its author. Prayers of the Saints is uplifting, contemplative and comforting--appealing to all interested in spirituality and daily meditation.
