St Blaise of Sebaste
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 7 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 15 of the most well-known Saints. Among the features of this book are:
- a full-color illustration of each Saint
- short, easy-to-understand lives of the Saints that offer a window on what made them so special in the eyes of God
- the feast day for each Saint in accordance with the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church
- concluding prayer.
Saints included in this edition are:
| St. Blaise | St. Valentine | St. Margaret of Cortona | St. George |
| St. Zita | St. Peregrine | St. Lawrence of Brindisi | St. Bridget of Sweden |
| St. Jane Frances de Chantel | St. John Chrysostrom | St. Cosmas & Damian | St. Michael the Archangel |
| St. Martin de Porres | St. Gertrude the Great | St. Catherine of Alexandria |
Paperback, size 7" x 5", 32 pages
by Mary E. Mannix
This book is written in language that a child can understand and yet will be appreciated by adults as well. Includes the stories of St. Bernard, St. Martin of Tours, St. Blaise, St. Michael, St. Cecilia, St. Helena, St. Monica and St. Bridget, told with suspense and excitement.
Also includes a black and white colour picture for each saint.
Paperback, size 5.7" x 4", 198 pages
by Fr Bonaventure Hammer, O.F.M.
In 14th-century Rhineland, part of modern-day Germany, the Black Death had struck hard. Many were dying, and the situation was dire. But the faith of the Rhinelanders was strong, and they knew who turn to: fourteen holy helpers, saints of God with protective patronages against various maladies and hardships, including the plague itself. The fourteen had not been connected to each other in their earthly lives or by any devotion until then, but they had one thing in common: they would help whoever devoutly asked. They are here for us to now, as The Fourteen Holy Helpers.
| St George | St Blaise | St Erasmus | St Pantaleon | St Vitus |
| St Christopher | St Dionysius | St Cyriacus | St Achatius | St Eustachius |
| St Giles | St Margaret of Antioch | St Catherine of Alexandria | St Barbara |
In this short volume, you will find out just who these saints are (most are early martyrs), what their special patronages are, and why they are so close to God. The most wonderful aspect of the devotion to the Fourteen Holy Helpers is that it provides an example for how the oldest saints in the Church are never far from us but are always eager to help all generations of Christians. This book shows the greatest link between the earliest centuries of the Church and our own age: the communion of Saints. Most of all, these Fourteen Holy Helpers will not only aid you against all physical maladies but will also protect you from spiritual harm and will show you how to imitate them in ever deeper devotion to Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 112 pages
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.
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
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