Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage

Stories of the Saints presents seventy engaging biographies of Catholic saints, highlighting their incredible acts of faith, bravery, and compassion. Aimed at children ages 10 and up, it covers figures like Francis of Assisi, Valentine, and Peter Claver, showcasing their struggles and triumphs. The book features dramatic full-color illustrations for each saint, along with their dates, locations, emblems, feast days, and patronages. While generally well-received for its engaging narrative, some minor factual inaccuracies have been noted by critics. It serves as an inspiring introduction to these historical figures and their impact.

Performing Miracles. Facing Wild Lions. Confronting Demons. Transforming the World. From Augustine to Mother Teresa, officially canonized as St. Teresa of Calcutta, discover seventy of the best-known and best-loved saints and read their riveting stories. Meet Joan of Arc, whose transcendent faith compelled her to lead an army when the king’s courage failed. Francis of Assisi, whose gentleness tamed a man-eating wolf. Valentine, a bishop in the time of ancient Rome, who spoke so often of Christ’s love that his saint’s day, February 12, has been associated with courtly love since the Middle Ages. St. Thomas Aquinas, the great teacher. Peter Claver, who cared for hundreds of thousands of people on slave ships after their voyage as captives. And Bernadette, whose vision of Mary instructed her to dig the spring that became the healing waters of Lourdes. Each saint is illustrated in a dramatic and stylized full-color portrait, and included in every entry are the saint’s dates, location, emblems, feast days, and patronage. Taken together, these stories create a rich, inspiring, and entertaining history of faith and courage. For kids age 10 and up. A perfect gift for Confirmation.