Saints: Ancient and Modern
Journey through time as Saints reveals the wonder and power of God through full color illustrations, images and inspirational prayers.\ For more than two thousand years, the Christian saints have had great influence worldwide. They lived full, passionate lives and remain compelling examples of God’s work here on Earth. Now, this new, inspiring collection of biographies reveals the legendary stories, little-known facts, and inspiring beliefs of some of the best-loved saints.\ Saints explores a...
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Journey through time as Saints reveals the wonder and power of God through full color illustrations, images and inspirational prayers. For more than two thousand years, the Christian saints have had great influence worldwide. They lived full, passionate lives and remain compelling examples of God's work here on Earth. Now, this new, inspiring collection of biographies reveals the legendary stories, little-known facts, and inspiring beliefs of some of the best-loved saints. Saints explores a select group of these individuals whose influence can be felt profoundly in the modern day. Each profile includes a biography with patronage and feast dates throughout the world, along with prayers both to and about each saint. These saints inspired countless classic artworks and you'll also learn the symbols used to identify each. From the patience of Saint Joseph and independence of Saint Ursula, to the boldness of Saint Joan of Arc and the love of Saint Pio, God's grace and power is made evident to us all. Despite the tumultuous times in which these saints lived, they remained uniquely themselves on the path to holiness, making this collection especially real and relevant today. Whether you aspire to follow in the footsteps of the saints, or just want to learn more about these men and women, you'll find Saints a stimulating read and the perfect gift for others.
Acknowledgments vIntroduction viiiAncient SaintsSaint Michael 2Saint Anne 8Saint Joseph 14Saint Mary Magdalene 20Saint Jude 26Saint Cecilia 32Saint Valentine 38Saint Christopher 44Saint Lucy 50Saint Nicholas 56Saint Ursula 64Saint Benedict 70Modern SaintsSaint Francis of Assisi 80Saint Clare of Assisi 88Saint Anthony of Padua 94Saint Rita of Cascia 100Saint Joan of Arc 106Saint Teresa of Avila 114Saint Martin de Porres 122Saint Therese of Lisieux 128Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross 134Saint Pio 140Written Works by the Saints 146Canonization 147Index 148
