Saints' lives for children
by Br Ernest, CSC
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 service to others was a reflection of his great love for the Blessed Sacrament.
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Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
by Brother Ernest, CSC
Benedict was born around the year 480 in Italy. He began his education at home and later attended a public school in Rome. he was shcoked by the immoral behavior of his fellow students and decided to get away and gointo the mountains. There he met a monk who taught him how to lead a life of prayer and penance. As time passed others joined Benedict and they learned to live a certain way which later became known as the Rule of St Benedict. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of St Benedict who helped others grow in virtue through a life of work and prayer.
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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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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 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.
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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Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
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, 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.
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 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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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
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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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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 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.
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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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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 Fr Francis
Colouring book contains stories and colouring pages.
- The Patron of the Eucharist (St. Paschal Baylon),
- Little Queen in Her Little Way (St. Therese of the Child Jesus),
- A Playmate of Jesus (St. Gerard Majella),
- A Gem of the Eucharist (St. Gemma Galgani)
Paperback, size 11" x 8.5", 32 pages
Women of Faith is an essential resource for parents, grandparents and godparents wanting to give children a taste of the historical, living Church. This book is a collection of stories of the women saints and martyrs of the early Christian Church. Featuring saints venerated in both Orthodox and Catholic traditions, this book will introduce children to amazing role models of the faith. Showcasing women who were light in a dark time, these stories are filled with courage, beauty and ultimately, a faith in God that transformed the world.
| St Genevieve | St Agnes | St Brigid of Ireland | St Apollonia | St Isidora |
| St Dymphna | St Sunniva | St Margaret of Antioch | St Paraskevi | St Hermione |
| St Ursula | St Barbara | St Lucy |
Each saint is featured with a stunning watercolour portrait, a short story from her life and a prayer suitable for young children.
Example:
O Dymphna, you healed many bodies and minds. Comfort me when I am worried. Calm my mind when I am afraid. Pray to God for me that I will think clearly and that I will have your love for people whose minds are ill.
Paperback, size 11" x 8.5", 28 pages
by William Canton
Those who delight in Canton's other well-loved children's books, A Child's Book of Saints and A Child's Book of Warriors, will find much to satisfy in his Story of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Canton has consulted some of the earliest sources to assemble a tale as rich in historical detail as it is in poetic beauty.
Saint Elizabeth's sweetness and generosity are brought to life in these pages, now beautifully retypeset and enhanced with a map showing the locations as they were in 13th century Europe. This volume also features the breathtaking full-colour illustrations of Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale, found in the original 1912 edition.
Paperback, size 5.5" x 8.5", 162 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