Saint Francis abandoned a life of privilege and riches to follow God's call to serve the poor. Here is the intriguing story of Francis' conversion and the joy he experienced in serving Jesus.
Saint Francis abandoned a life of privilege and riches to follow God's call to serve the poor. Here is the intriguing story of Francis' conversion and...
This fifteenth-century peasant girl led french armies at God's command and was later burned at the stake as a heretic. Learn the true story of Joan's life of faith and courage.
This fifteenth-century peasant girl led french armies at God's command and was later burned at the stake as a heretic. Learn the true story of Joan's ...
Saint Ignatius surrendered everything he had to God -- offering the Lord his freedom, love for glory, and desire for adventure. This Spanish soldier left military life to embark on pilgrimages, attend to the sick, and eventually found a great religious order.
Saint Ignatius surrendered everything he had to God -- offering the Lord his freedom, love for glory, and desire for adventure. This Spanish soldier l...
No difficulty could stop this heroic jesuit priest. Father isaac's greatest desire was to bring jesus to the native americans he encountered in the wilderness of the new world.
No difficulty could stop this heroic jesuit priest. Father isaac's greatest desire was to bring jesus to the native americans he encountered in the wi...
It was to Juan Diego a humble Aztec farmer living in 16th century Mexico that Mary, the Mother of God, first introduced herself to the world as Our Lady of Guadalupe. He spent much of his life in prayer and penance, and took care of the little chapel by his hut. There, he would greet the pilgrims who came to honor their Mother of Guadalupe and show them the miraculous tilma, or cloak, that preserves Mary s beautiful image."
It was to Juan Diego a humble Aztec farmer living in 16th century Mexico that Mary, the Mother of God, first introduced herself to the world as Our...
Capturing his beginnings as a seminarian and his contributions as a pioneer of Catholic media and a founder of various congregations which make up the Pauline Family, this 32nd volume in the Encounter the Saints series familiarizes children ages 9-12 with the life story of Blessed James Alberione. With his guidance, children will be inspired to positively use all forms of media to spread the Catholic faith and will learn to trust in God's plan for them.
Capturing his beginnings as a seminarian and his contributions as a pioneer of Catholic media and a founder of various congregations which make up ...