Ernest, Br CSC
Brother Ernest was born John Dominic Ryan on August 4, 1897, in Elyria, Ohio. In 1918, he entered the Congregation of Holy Cross of Notre Dame and took his vows in 1923. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1925, a degree in library science from Catholic University of America, and a master's degree from the University of Portland. Brother Ernest taught in Evansville, Indiana; New Orleans; Indianapolis; Portland, Oregon; and at Notre Dame. The Dujarie Press of Notre Dame was his creation. He founded it in 1943, but even before then he was an author. His first book is Our Brothers, from 1931, but in his thirty-year career, Brother Ernest wrote scores of books, most of them biographies of saints for young readers.
Brother Ernest, C.S.C. (Congregatio a Sancta Cruce) died on March 4, 1963, in Notre Dame and was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in the same place.
Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe
by Br Ernest, CSC
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 never doubted the Blessed Virgin, but did everything that Our Lady asked him to do.
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by Br Ernest, CSC
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 never doubted the Blessed Virgin, but did everything that Our Lady asked him to do.
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Story of St Wenceslaus
Story of St Wenceslaus
by Brother Ernest, CSC
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.
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by Brother Ernest, CSC
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.
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A Story of St Jude
A Story of St Jude
by Br Ernest, CSC
Jude was born in Nazareth and was a cousin to Jesus. His father was the brother of Saint Joseph. As children, Jesus and Jude were playmates. Later Jesus chose Jude as one of His Apostles. After Jesus was crucified Jude worked hard to convert pagans to Christianity. Jesue performed many miracles through Jude during this time. Jude became a martyr for the faith while continuing to work for Christ.
Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Jude who even unto death he continued to teach others about Jesus.
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by Br Ernest, CSC
Jude was born in Nazareth and was a cousin to Jesus. His father was the brother of Saint Joseph. As children, Jesus and Jude were playmates. Later Jesus chose Jude as one of His Apostles. After Jesus was crucified Jude worked hard to convert pagans to Christianity. Jesue performed many miracles through Jude during this time. Jude became a martyr for the faith while continuing to work for Christ.
Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Jude who even unto death he continued to teach others about Jesus.
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Story of St Stephen
A Story of St Stephen
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Saint Stephen was a deacon in the early church. He became the first martyr after the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven.
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by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Saint Stephen was a deacon in the early church. He became the first martyr after the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven.
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A Story of St Tarcisius
A Story of St Tarcisius
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Tarcisius was born toward the end of the third century. He lived to help others. He secretly carried the Blessed Sacrament to Christians that had been arrested and thrown into prison. These Christians were being tortured by the order of a cruel emperor that wanted them to give up their faith. Tarcisius knew he could be caught and tortured as well and one day some pagan boys wanted to know why he wouldn't stop and play with them. He was martyred that day.
Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Tarcisius by remembering Christ first, hold Him dear to your heart no matter what others are saying or doing.
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by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Tarcisius was born toward the end of the third century. He lived to help others. He secretly carried the Blessed Sacrament to Christians that had been arrested and thrown into prison. These Christians were being tortured by the order of a cruel emperor that wanted them to give up their faith. Tarcisius knew he could be caught and tortured as well and one day some pagan boys wanted to know why he wouldn't stop and play with them. He was martyred that day.
Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Tarcisius by remembering Christ first, hold Him dear to your heart no matter what others are saying or doing.
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Story of St Rita
Story of St Rita
by Brother Ernest
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.
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by Brother Ernest
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.
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A Story of Saint Margaret Mary
A Story of Saint Margaret Mary
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C
This is the story of a girl who even in her youth loved to talk to Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Our Lord appeared to Margaret Mary with His Heart pierced and bleeding, encircled with a crown of thorns telling her, "Behold this Heart which so loved men." He told her that wherever His Heart would be exposed and honored, He would lavish graces and blessings. Special graces are given to all who communicate on the first Friday of nine consecutive months. To anyone who promotes this devotion He said their names would be written in His Heart, never to be blotted out.
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by Brother Ernest, C.S.C
This is the story of a girl who even in her youth loved to talk to Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Our Lord appeared to Margaret Mary with His Heart pierced and bleeding, encircled with a crown of thorns telling her, "Behold this Heart which so loved men." He told her that wherever His Heart would be exposed and honored, He would lavish graces and blessings. Special graces are given to all who communicate on the first Friday of nine consecutive months. To anyone who promotes this devotion He said their names would be written in His Heart, never to be blotted out.
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A Story of Saint John Vianney
A Story of Saint John Vianney
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
The hero of A Story of St. John Vianney is usually called the Cure of Ars. His life story is extremely fascinating. As a young man he was a very poor student. For quite some time it was thought that he would not learn enough to be ordained, but since God wanted him to become a priest, things worked out well for him. And what he did for God after he was ordained is admired by all who know about him. He was canonized a saint in 1934 and his great sermons are still being published in books around the world. In a great church built in Ars in his honor, thousands of people come to pay honor to the great saint. Let your children learn to love this humble man, and teach them about his life in this beautifully illustrated title.
Hardcover, size 8" x 6", 32 pages
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
The hero of A Story of St. John Vianney is usually called the Cure of Ars. His life story is extremely fascinating. As a young man he was a very poor student. For quite some time it was thought that he would not learn enough to be ordained, but since God wanted him to become a priest, things worked out well for him. And what he did for God after he was ordained is admired by all who know about him. He was canonized a saint in 1934 and his great sermons are still being published in books around the world. In a great church built in Ars in his honor, thousands of people come to pay honor to the great saint. Let your children learn to love this humble man, and teach them about his life in this beautifully illustrated title.
Hardcover, size 8" x 6", 32 pages
Story of St Hyacinth
A Story of St Hyacinth
by Brother Ernerst, C.S.C.
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.
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by Brother Ernerst, C.S.C.
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.
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A Story of St Francis Xavier
A Story of St Francis Xavier
by Br Ernest C.S.C
Francis was a carefree young man ready to take his place in the world as a professor in a university until God sent Ignatius Loyola into his life. He was ordained a priest in 1537 and lived a life filled with prayer and penance to win souls for heaven. His courage and complete faith in God won many converts to the Catholic Church. Reading this story about Saint Francis Xavier teaches us what is important in life, choosing to do God's Will in all things and placing complete trust that He will help us when everything seems hopeless. Saint Francis Xavier loved God and the impossible become possible. Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
by Br Ernest C.S.C
Francis was a carefree young man ready to take his place in the world as a professor in a university until God sent Ignatius Loyola into his life. He was ordained a priest in 1537 and lived a life filled with prayer and penance to win souls for heaven. His courage and complete faith in God won many converts to the Catholic Church. Reading this story about Saint Francis Xavier teaches us what is important in life, choosing to do God's Will in all things and placing complete trust that He will help us when everything seems hopeless. Saint Francis Xavier loved God and the impossible become possible. Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
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A Story of Saint Francis of Assisi
A Story of Saint Francis of Assisi
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
As a child, the mother of Francis told him stories about the Infant Jesus and His Mother. He learned to love the poverty of Jesus and wanted to be poor like Jesus. As he grew older he made a promise to never refuse to help the poor. He gave a beggar his fine clothes and wore those of the beggar. He returned to his father all that belonged to him, including the rich clothes he wore. He lived a life of poverty and penance, owning nothing and serving God in holy joy.
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by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
As a child, the mother of Francis told him stories about the Infant Jesus and His Mother. He learned to love the poverty of Jesus and wanted to be poor like Jesus. As he grew older he made a promise to never refuse to help the poor. He gave a beggar his fine clothes and wore those of the beggar. He returned to his father all that belonged to him, including the rich clothes he wore. He lived a life of poverty and penance, owning nothing and serving God in holy joy.
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Story of St Christopher
A Story of St Christopher
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
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 follow in the footsteps of St Christopher, who devoted his life to serving Jesus by helping others.
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by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
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 follow in the footsteps of St Christopher, who devoted his life to serving Jesus by helping others.
Level 1
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Story of St Camillus
Story of St Camillus
by Br Ernest, CSC
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 Servants of the Sick. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of St Camillus who saw each person as a child of God and cared for their needs.
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
by Br Ernest, CSC
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 Servants of the Sick. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of St Camillus who saw each person as a child of God and cared for their needs.
Level 1
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Story of St Blaise
A Story of St Blaise
by Brother Franklin Cullen, C.S.C
This story of St Blaise is set in the year 316, during a great persecution of Christians. Always having a string 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 Blaise, whose kindness and love for others enabled him to be a channel of God's grace to those who asked for his assistance.
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by Brother Franklin Cullen, C.S.C
This story of St Blaise is set in the year 316, during a great persecution of Christians. Always having a string 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 Blaise, whose kindness and love for others enabled him to be a channel of God's grace to those who asked for his assistance.
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Story of St Bernadette
A Story of St Bernadette
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
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!
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by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
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!
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Story of St Bridget
A Story of St Bridget
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Born in 453, this Irish saint Brigid of Ireland, started the first convent in Ireland. From early on she enjoyed helping others and this followed through her whole life.
Level 1
Paperback, 30 pages
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.
Born in 453, this Irish saint Brigid of Ireland, started the first convent in Ireland. From early on she enjoyed helping others and this followed through her whole life.
Level 1
Paperback, 30 pages
Story of St Lucy
'Lucy was born around the year 283 in Sicily. When an illness confined her nother 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. '
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Story of St Germaine
'Born in 1579, this young saint had very little but gave all she had to anyone who asked.'
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To The Ends of the Earth
To The Ends of the Earth
A Story of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
by Br Genard Greene, CSC
Young Maria Francesca Cabrini was born in 1850. She was the youngest of 13 children.Her mother was 52 at the time of her birth. She became a missionary in the Americas and started many schools, hospitals, nurseries and orphanges both in the Americas as well as Europe. She was the first American citizen to be canonized.
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Paperback, 96 pages
A Story of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
by Br Genard Greene, CSC
Young Maria Francesca Cabrini was born in 1850. She was the youngest of 13 children.Her mother was 52 at the time of her birth. She became a missionary in the Americas and started many schools, hospitals, nurseries and orphanges both in the Americas as well as Europe. She was the first American citizen to be canonized.
Level 2
Paperback, 96 pages
A Story of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
Story of St Dominic Savio
Story of St Dominic Savio
by Br Ernest, CSC
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.
Ages: 9-12
Paperback, 30 pages
by Br Ernest, CSC
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.
Ages: 9-12
Paperback, 30 pages