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Paul of the Cross was born in 1694 in Italy. One day while praying before the Blessed Sacrament, Paul heard the words, “My child, whoever comes close to Me, embraces thorns.” Paul knew that sufferings were coming to him, but he trusted in God, and like Jesus, embraced his sufferings. With patience, persistence and great humility, Paul went on to found the Passionists—an order... |
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by Brother Roberto, C.S.C. Fr. Paul was a convert from the Anglican Church. He founded the Society of the Atonement and established a wonderful devotion known as the Church Unity Octave. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 94 pages. approximately 6" x 9". In the Footsteps of the Saints Series, level 2. |
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by Brother Ernest, C.S.C. As a young girl Pauline lost her mother and one of her brothers to typhoid. To lose your mother at an early age is very difficult indeed! But through the grace of God she helped her father and later she founded the Sisters of Christian Charity to care for the blind and needy. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 31 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the... |
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Captain John Barry was born in Ireland in 1745 and grew up in a loving Catholic family. As a teenager his parents gave him permission to sail to America. He served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of John Barry, who was faithful to his duties and kind to those under his leadership. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur.... |
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In 1812, when Louis Braille was only 3 years old, he was blinded by an accident in his father's workshop. His family wanted him to still get an education so they sent him to a school for the blind in Paris. He studied music and became the organist at St Anne's Church in Paris. Later he developed the Braille system of reading which used raised dots to form letters and words. Reading this... |
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Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in Italy in 1475. As a young man he carved many statues and was an accomplished artist. When Pope Julius II asked him to paint frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel he hesitated as he considered himself a sculptor, not a painter. But he listened to the pope and began painting. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Michelangelo... |
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Millet was born in 1814 in Gruchy, France. He was a peasant boy who spent much time int he fields working on the family farm. His grandmother was the first to recognize his artistic talent and with the help of their parish priest Millet was sent to study painting in Paris. His struggles were many! Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Millet who perservered despite... |
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On May 13, 1917, Our Lady appeared to three Portuguese children-Jacinta, Francisco, and Lucia. Asking them to return numerous times to the same spot on the 13th of each month, and telling them to say the Rosary with devotion. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of these three children who prayed the rosary with great devotion and honored Mary, the Lady of the Rosary.... |
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On December 9,1531 the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared on tepeyac Hill in Mexico to an Indian named Juan Diego. She asked him to tell the bishop that she wanted a church built there. But the bishop was sceptical. After a miracle that She performed for Juan that he took to the Bishop he finally believed Juan. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Juan Diego, who... |
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This story of Saint Agatha is set in the year 251 during a great persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire.Reading this story about Saint Agatha can help us see that the most important thing we can do is to live for God-even if we must die to the things of the world! Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the Footsteps of the Saints Series,... |
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Angela Merici was born around 1474 in Italy. When she was a teenager her parents and sister died. Despite her great sorrow, Angela decided to trust in God. Through a vision she discerned that God was calling her to do with her life. She founded the Ursulines, a religious teaching Order devoted to educating girls. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of St Angela, who... |
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Saint Anthony of Padua, born in 1195, is one of the most well-known of the Franciscan saints. Reading this story about Saint Anthony can help us see that happiness is not found by doing what we want to do, but by doing what God wants us to do! Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the Footsteps of the Saints Series, level 1. |
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Benedict was born around the year 480 in Italy. He began his education at home and later attended a public school in Rome. he was shcoked by the immoral behavior of his fellow students and decided to get away and gointo the mountains. There he met a monk who taught him how to lead a life of prayer and penance. As time passed others joined Benedict and they learned to live a certain way which... |
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In 1858, a 14 year old asthmatic girl saw many apparitions of Our Lady in Lourdes, France. Reading this story about Saint Bernadette can help us to see how to be patient and steadfast in the face of doubt and adversity! Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 30 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the Footsteps of the Saints Series, level 1. |
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This story of St Blaise is set in the year 316, during a great persecution of Christians. Always having a strong desire to help others, St Blaise became a doctor, then a priest, and later the Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia. Today, many people attend Mass on February 3rd to receive the Blessing of St Blaise on their throats. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of St... |
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Born in 453, this Irish saint started the first convent in Ireland. From early on she enjoyed helping others and this followed through her whole life. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the Footsteps of the Saints Series, level 1. |
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In 1550 Camillus was born in Italy. As a young boy he often got into trouble. After his parents died he decided to change the foolish life he was leading. He wanted to join the army but they wouldn't accept him so he started to work in a hospital. There he realized that hospital workers needed to be motivated by charity. Later he became a priest and founded an Order called the Company of the... |
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Catherine was born into a noble family in Egypt around the year 292. When Catherine grew up and was considering marriage, she had a wonderful dream in which the Blessed Mother presented Jesus to her. Catherine fell in love with Jesus and wanted to be His spouse, but He refused because she was not baptized. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of St Catherine who loved... |
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This story of Saint Cecilia is set during the papacy of Urban I, which began in the year 222. Reding this story about Saint Cecilia can help us to see how the sacrament of Baptism can strengthen our faith in God and help us view the world in a new light! Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x 8". |
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Saint Charles Borromeo, born in 1538, was a great figure of the Counter-Reformation. Reading this story of Saint Charles can help us see that we are called to be holy and to spend every moment we can for God! Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 30 pages. approximately 6" x 8". |
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Very little is known about St Christopher, but he probably lived during the 3rd century. According to legend he was a giant who decided to seek out the greatest king on earth and to serve him. After meeting a holy man who told him about Jesus, Christopher agreed to follow this man's advice and serve Jesus by carrying people across a dangerous river. Teading this story can encourage us to... |
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In 1194, Saint Clare was born into a wealthy family in Assisi, Italy. Her father wanted her to marry a wealthy man, but Clare believed that God did not want her to marry. After hearing St Francis preach she asked him for his advice. Through his help she realized God was calling her to a life of prayer and poverty. With St Francis' help they founded a cloistered Order for women, which is known... |
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Cyprian was born in Africa around the year 200. His excellence at public speaking allowed him to become a very successful lawyer. But fame and fortune did not make him happy. After learning about Jesus he was baptized into the Catholic faith. Cyprian became a priest and then became the Bishop of Carthage. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of St Cyprian who spoke out... |
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Dominic de Guzman was born in a big castle where he lived with his parents and 2 brothers. Both of his brothers also became priests. This saint was ordained as a priest in 1195 and wanted to become a missionary. But God had other plans for him. Through St Dominic we received the devotion we now call the Rosary! Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In... |
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In 1842, Dominic Savio was born near Turin, Italy. As a boy he devoted his life to Jesus and Mary. He encouraged his classmates to say the Roasary and to avoid sin. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in Dominic's footprints who chose to avoid sin and to grow in holiness so he could be with Jesus and Mary in heaven. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately... |
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Just a few years after her birth in 1207, Princess Elizabeth of Hungary was promised in marriage to a son of the governor of Thuringia. At the age of four, she was sent to the castle of Thuringia to live with the family of her future husband, Lewis. Reading this story about Saint Elizabeth can help us see that God will indeed take care of us when we give of our time and treasure to help those in... |
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St Gemma Galgani was born in 1878 in a small town near Lucca, Italy. As a young lady, she had a great desire to become a nun and enter the cloister, but God had other plans for her. On June 8, 1899, Jesus and Mary appeared to her in a vision and she received the stigmata on her hands and feet. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Gemma, whose great love for... |
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Born in 1579, this young saint had very little but gave all she had to anyone who asked. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the Footsteps of the Saints Series, level 1. |
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Born in 1185, this Polish saint had a great devotion to Our Lady. It is only fitting that he died on the Feast of The Assumption, August 15. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the Footsteps of the Saints Series, level 1. |
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Born in France in 1607, Isaac Jogues joined the Jesuits at the age of 17 and felt called to become a missionary. He was sent to Canada to work with the Huron Indians. One day he was captured by some Iroquois warrios and was tortured. He finally escaped and made his way back to France. He soon returned to Canada but again was tortured and became a martyr for the Faith. Reading this story can... |
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In 1425, a 13 year old peasant girl began to see visions of Saint Michael the Archangel. Through these visions she knew God was calling her to do a seemingly impossible job. Reading this story about Saint Joan can help us to see when we discern what God is calling us to do, we can trust that God will give us the grace and strength we need to do what He asks! Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft... |
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John Bosco was born in Italy in 1815. As a young boy he learned to juggle and do magic tricks.The children enjoyed watching him perform. As he entertained them he would have the children say the Rosary if they wanted to see more of his performance. After becoming a priest he opened a school for boys and started a religious order known as the Salesians to continue this important work. Reading this... |
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Lawrence was 1 of 7 deacons of the Church in Rome and was martyred in the year 258. He was a student of Pope Sixtus II and when the Emperor Valerian started persecuting Christians the Pope was one of the first to be seized. Lawrence wanted to go with the Holy Father, but instead stayed back to distribute the treasures of the Church to the poor before he himself was taken away to be martyred. This... |
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In 1591, Louise was born into a wealthy family. Her father was a member of the French Parliment. She was married and had a son. After her husband's death she vowed to spend the rest of her life caring for the sick and poor. With the help of her Spiritual Director, St Vincent de Paul, she founded the Sisters of Charity. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x... |
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Lucy was born around the year 283 in Sicily. When an illness confined her mother to bed, Lucy cared for her and encouraged her to travel to the tomb of St Agatha. Through her intercession her mother was cured. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Lucy, who sought the intercession of the saints and remained true to her faith even in the face of death. Nihil... |
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When the Normans invaded England in 1066, Princess Margaret was forced to flee to Scotland. Her piety and care for those in need won the hearts of all. Reading this story of Saint Margaret can help us see the importance of being generous with our time, talent, and treasure! Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the Footsteps of the Saints... |
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On the Feast of Pentecost in 1540, Paschal Baylon was born in a small Spanish town. His parents were poor peasants, but they helped Paschal develop a deep love for the Blessed Sacrament. After he became a Franciscan Brother he served as a porter and answered the door for all that came to the monastery. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of St Paschal whose humble... |
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As a teenager Patrick was captured by invaders and taken to Ireland where he was sold as a slave. After many years he escaped and went to France. After being ordained a priest Patrick went back to Ireland to become its Bishop. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of St Patrick who answered God's call and helped bring a whole nation closer to God. Nihil Obstat and... |
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Born in 1260 this wealthy young man headed down the wrong road before returning to God. He had a sore on his leg that the doctors realized they could not cure so they decided to cut his leg off to save his life. Peregrine prayed to Our Lord and was healed that night. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the Footsteps of the Saints Series, level 1. |
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Peter and his brother Andrew were humble fishermen when Jesus called them to become "Fishers of Men". Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Peter, who professed his faith in Jesus and learned trust that the Lord would save him. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 30 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the Footsteps of the Saints Series,... |
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Born in 1386, Rita wanted to be a nun but her parents had other ideas. She married and had 2 children. She had many struggles through her life but she prayed hard for her husband and children. Rather then her children commiting the dreadful sin of murder to avenge the death of their father she prayed that their lives be taken from them. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages.... |
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Saint Sebastian was martyred for his faith. As a soldier he performed his duties with Christian integrity and became a bodyguard of the Roman Emperor. When he was accused of being a Christian, he bravely faced martyrdom not once, but twice! Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Sebastian, who carried out his duties with integrity and aided Christians in distress.... |
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Simon was born in Kent, England in 1161. One of the greatest things that ever happened to him was when the Blessed Mother appeared to him as the Lady of Carmel and gave him the devotion we now know as the Brown Scapular. He led a very interesting life including how he got the name Simon "Stock". Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the... |
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Saint Stanislaus' story is set in the year 1550, in the Country of Poland. Stanislaus was only 18 when he died but what a Saint he was. Beloved by the Polish people. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the Footsteps of the Saints Series, level 1. |
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Saint Stephen was a deacon in the early church. He became the first martyr after the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 29 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the Footsteps of the Saints Series, level 1. |
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In 1888 this young girl enters the Carmelite convent at the age of 15. This story of St. Therese takes us from her young life at home through her illness and death showing us the way to persevere through all the little crosses of life. Reading this story about Saint Therese can help us see how to grow in holiness by doing even the smallest things with great love for God! Nihil Obstat and... |
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Saint Wenceslaus was born into a family that his Mother was not Catholic but his Father was. This caused many obstacles in his life but with the help of his Grandmother he stayed true to his faith until the end and become a saint! Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 30 pages. approximately 6" x 8". In the Footsteps of the Saints Series, level 1. |
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In 1797, Franz Schubert was born near Vienna, Austria. At a young age he began taking piano and violin lessons. He joined the local choir and began taking organ and voice lessons. Soon he started composing his own music. He composed 6 Mass settings, 9 symphonies and more than 500 songs during his short life. Franz Schubert used his talents to glorify God by writing beautiful music that has... |
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Where did this miraculous image of the Child Jesus originate? Who was devoted to the image and made it available so we could all benefit from meditating on our Lord's childhood? These questions and much more of the history of the Infant of Prague will be answered in this book that will make us know and honor our Lord under this title. Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. soft cover. 30 pages.... |
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Catherine was surrounded by many Protestants who tried to dissuade her from attending Mass. But Catherine stayed true to her Catholic faith and converted others by her prayers and kindness. In 1822, after receiving a large inheritance she used the money to build an orphanage and in 1831 she became the head of a new religious Order called the Sisters of Mercy. reading this story can encourage us... |
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