Elementary

The beautifully illustrated story of the life of Saint John Paul II for children ages 6-9.

St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, is particularly remembered for his gentle and caring deeds towards his world and those who shared it with him. His vibrant faith inspired many others to follow his example of a life filled with consideration. Set in the medieval countryside surrounding Assisi, this book invites you to step into his world, beautifully recreated in words and pictures.

This story of St. Therese is for children -- but it is not just for children. In a clear and compelling way, Chris Driscoll recounts the life of this young woman whose love has touched the world.In a lively and engaging narrative form, Mr. Driscoll brings out the essence of St. Therese's spirituality and her Little Way.Patrick Kelley's illustrations are a perfect compliment to the text.The second book in our Children and Saints Series.It is a book you will treasure.

This easy-reader focuses on how Mother Teresa came to devote her life to God's work, and how she eventually created the Missionaries of Charity in India. The story begins with her girlhood in Albania, then moves to Calcutta, where she taught advantaged Indian children in a convent school. Soft, realistic, full-page art appears on each spread, suitably complementing the text. Although there are many biographies of Mother Teresa, this one stands out as an inviting and inspiring beginning reader.

A delightful biography that introduces children to one of our most beloved saints and great heroes of the Church.

This is a storybook for young children, retelling the legend of St Christopher. It is the tale of a giant named Reprobus who sets off on a journey and serves a king, the Devil and a holy man. He then finds it is Christ he must serve, but he must wait patiently until Christ comes to him.

What do heroes do? Do they fight monsters? Sometimes, but they also hold the hands of people who are sick and lonely. They build schools. They study the planets. They forgive those who have harmed them. Heroes are people who look at the world around them, see what needs to be done, and through the grace of God find the strength to help others. nbsp;In the thirty-six stories in Loyola Kids Book of Heroes, you'll meet a Catholic nun who stood up to the most infamous outlaw in the Old West. You'll learn how entire villages of men and women devoted their lives to building great cathedrals to show their love and respect for God. You'll learn about John the Baptist, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Charlemagne, St.nbsp;Albert the Great, Dorothy Day, St.nbsp;Patrick, and many others. Most of all, you'll learn that with God's help anyone can be a hero and make the world a better place.

Mary is a young woman living a simple life in Nazareth, when an angel's visit changes her life forever. She has been chosen by God to bear him a son. She alone amongst women has been chosen to bear the agony and the joy. From the moment of his birth, she knows that Jesus's life will be like no other: she has been warned of the pain that lies ahead. When Jesus begins his work, how will she react to her increasing awareness of the dangers facing her son? When Mary experiences anguish that no mother should ever experience, is her faith strong enough to sustain her? Might there be grounds for joy in the midst of such brutality?

Growing up in war-torn Poland, Faustina felt the calling to give her life to God as a religious sister. As Jesus' "secretary," she carried out the important mission of teaching the world to trust in the limitless mercy of God. Jesus revealed the devotion to Divine Mercy through her, and with prayers and faith, she brought this message to the whole world Blessed with many extraordinary gifts, including visions, prophecy, and invisible stigmata, few people knew the real depths of her spirituality.

The exciting life story of Pope John Paul II, a man who touched the whole world with the power of his faith and love. Special features include a summary of important events in the life of John Paul II, photographs, and a listing of his pastoral visits aro

The name "Bakhita," which means "fortunate," was sarcastically bestowed upon this young child when she was kidnapped into slavery. After being taken to Italy and put into service as a nanny, she was sent to live with the Canossian Sisters in Venice, eventually becoming part of their community. For twenty-five years, she joyously carried out humble services in the convent, including taking care of the wounded during World War I. This African saint's engrossing life story, heroic choices, and forgiving heart make her a wonderful role model

Learn the fascinating story behind Mary's apparition to a humble Aztec farmer in Mexico. Discover why this miracle of the Americas continues to touch so many people throughout the centuries.

Born a humble girl in what is now Albania, Agnes Bojaxhiu lived a charitable life. She pledged herself to a religious order at the age of 18 and chose the name Sister Teresa, after the patron saint of missionaries. While teaching in India, where famine and violence had devastated the poor, Teresa shed her habit and walked the streets of Calcutta tending to the needs of the destitute. Her charity work soon expanded internationally, and her name remains synonymous with compassion and devotion to the poor.