Windeatt, Mary Fabyan

'\\"They\\\'ve sent a mere boy to fight against me!\\" roared the giant Goliath, as he caught sight of David across the valley. \\"Am I just a dog?\\" Things did not look good for David, yet wasn\\\'t the Lord on his side? This book describes what happened next, plus the many other great events in the life of this shepherd boy who became a warrior, a hero, a fugitive, a king, and the ancestor of Our Lord. Impr. 138 pgs 23 Illus, PB 138pp'

'"All in all, this book shows how Thomas "the dumb ox" came to be the Patron of Catholic Schools and the greatest teacher ever in the history of the Catholic Church"--Page [4] of cover. 81pp'

Tells the story of Therese Martin's life as the favored youngest in a loving family, her determination to become a Carmelite nun at fifteen, her life as a nun, and her death at twenty-four. 167pp

'\\"Sister, it couldn\\\'t have happened!\\" declared the priest. \\"It was all a dream, like the other time.\\" But Sister Catherine was sure she had truly seen Our Lady. And then Our Lady came again! Would the priest ever believe her--and would he ever have the Medals made, as Our Lady has asked? Here are the answers and the wonderful story of what happened when the Blessed Virgin Mary came to St. Catherine Laboure. 107pp'

Imelda's greatest wish is granted after much prayer. 82pp

'The story for children 10 and up of St. Catherine of Siena, the young woman who brought the Pope back to Rome from France and converted thousands of people. Impr. 65 pgs 13 Illus, PB 64pp'

'\\"What if nothing happens on the 13th? Aren\\\'t you afraid people will laugh at you?\\" asked the parish priest as he looked closely at 10-year-old Lucia. \\"Oh no, Father!\\" replied Lucia. \\"I know something wonderful is going to happen on the 13th. The Lady told us so.\\" This book tells what happened and gives the wonderful story of Our Lady\\\'s appearances to little Jacinta, Francisco and Lucia. Impr. 162 pgs 15 Illus, PB 162pp'

' The Story of St. Hyacinth, the Dominican who planted the Faith in Poland, Lithuania and Russia and worked many miracles. 189pp, softcover, 16 Illus, Impr. '

'A religious brother who prophesied the future, worked miracles, levitated, held the Christ Child, experienced miraculous travels, was buffeted by the devil, and liberated a million souls from Purgatory. Impr. 156 pgs 14 Illus, PB 156pp'

'For children ten and up. The many inspiring perils and adventures of St. Paul - all endured to bring the Gospel to heathen nations. A truly great inspiration to both children and adults. Impr. 231 pgs 23 Illus, PB 231pp'

'Blessed Marie of New France "It\'s almost upon us!" yelled a frantic voice aboard the Saint Joseph, as the iceberg neared the ship. The huge mountain of gray-green ice looked like a floating castle which would shatter the poor little wooden ship in a moment or two. Just then the helmsman, confused and panic-stricken, turned his wheel in the wrong direction, bringing the iceberg even nearer! "It\'s the end of everything!" groaned the Captain. "God\'s Will be done," prayed Mother Marie, as the collision loomed closer. If God wished her to drown in the icy Atlantic before ever reaching New France (Canada), His Holy Will be done. Yet perhaps Father Vimont quickly gave general absolution to the passengers and crew. Then he made a hurried vow to the Blessed Virgin Mary. One of the nuns began the Litany of Loreto, and a trembling chorus of voices rose to Heaven: Holy Mary, pray for us! Holy Mother of God, pray for us! Holy Virgin of Virgins, pray for us! This book tells what happened next. It also tells about the Indian children, the savage Iroquois, and the great fire plus the codfish, the lice and the bear grease! All in all, this is the great story of saintly Mother Marie of the Incarnation and of how the holy Catholic Faith came to Canada. 152pp'

So you\\'ve decided to give in to the Devil, said the parish priest. John started back in dismay. Oh no, Father! But you just told me you were giving up your studies for the priesthood, responded Father Balley. This book tells what took place next, plus the many adventures that met young St. John Vianney when he set out to become a priest and ended up one of the Church\\'s most famous saints. Impr. 211 pgs 38 Illus, PB 211pp

The story for children ten and up of the revelations of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to a holy French nun, including the Great First Friday Promise, her painful childhood, troubles in the convent, St. Claude, the apparitions and her many penances. Imprimatur, 224 pp 21 Illustrated, paperback

' This is the story of Our Lady\'s 33 apparitions to 5 children in Belgium during the winter of 1932-33 as a "sequel to Fatima," showing them her Golden Heart, asking people for prayer and penance, and promising, "I will convert sinners." '

' St. Teresa of Avila persuaded her brother to run off with her to Africa to become martyrs. The plan failed, but after a wordly youth, Teresa\'s life became one long quest to serve God better and better - as a Carmelite nun. Spirited and down to earth, St. Teresa once said, "May God deliver me from gloomy saints." '

' The story of St. Martin de Porres, who helped heal people, spoke to the animals and worked many unusual miracles. 122pp, softcover, 16 Illus, Impr. '

'The story for children 10 and up of St. Rose of Lima, who became a hermit in her own home--rather than go to a convent--and how she became a great Saint. At her confirmation in 1597, she took the name of Rose, because, when an infant, her face had been seen transformed by a mystical rose. As a child she was remarkable for a great reverence, and pronounced love, for all things relating to God. Impr. 132 pgs 13 Illus, PB 132pp'

'The famous life and great miracles of St. Benedict, for all children 10 and up. The story of poisoned wine, saving a body from drowning, raising one from the dead, plus, how he founded the Benedictine Order, his sister, St. Scholastica, etc. Fascinating and easy to read, yet edifying for children and adults alike! Impr. 158 pgs 19 Illus, PB. Backorder this great book today! 158pp'

'The incredible story for children 10 and up of the man who received the Rosary from Our Lady, defeated the Albigensian Heresy, raised the dead, triumphed over the devil, founded the Dominican Order and worked countless miracles. Impr. 156 pgs 19 Illus, PB 156pp'

' The captivating story and many adventures of St. Francis Solano :his converting the slaves on a sinking ship & 9,000 Indians with one sermon, healing the sick, finding a spring in the desert. 213pp, softcover, 19 Illus, Impr. '

Tells the story of the saint's work among the poor in France and how he founded his religious order and promoted Catholic devotion to the Virgin Mary. 211pp

' The story of Joey Sarto, the poor farm boy who became pope and allowed little children to receive Holy Communion. Tells about his boyhood and gives many wonderful anecdotes. '