Children's Books

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.

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....

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...

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....

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,...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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".

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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...

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.

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.

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....