Here are 50 Roman Catholic prayers to 12 Germanic royal saints. Most prayers are from the Middle Ages and have been translated from French, German & Latin. Other prayers are to Jesus and Mary as well as for the present-day countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg) where these saintly monarchs ruled. The book is illustrated with beautiful color photos and European religious paintings from the Renaissance. It is part of a series called: "Catholic Prayers to Saintly Kings & Queens."

This collection of prayers represents a year's worth of research, dating mostly from the late 1700s through the 1800s, into the Catholic history. The 60+ prayers featured are grouped as prayers of thanks: * to God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, and the Blessed Sacrament; * regarding the Church sacraments such as Mass and Confession; * for each day and special occasions (your birthday, on becoming a mother, etc.); and * for favors granted. It is illustrated with beautiful color photos as well as European religious paintings and drawings from the Renaissance.