Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 92-96 pages; Set of 5 books-save 10% on cost plus on shipping as well. These are brand new books by Mary's Books Publishing. LEVEL 2- SET 5 View More...
Brand New, reprinted. Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 8vo; 142 pages; Jeremiah lived about 600 years before the birth of Jesus. He lived at a time when God was punishing the Jewish nation and allowing them to be conquered by foreign armies. God inspired the prophet Jeremiah and gave him words to speak to the Jewish leaders. Jeremiah knew that the message he had to give would be unpopular. He could face punishment and even death if he dared to speak it. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Jeremiah the prophet, who had the courage an... View More...
Brand New, reprinted. Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 8vo; 95 pages; These are brand new books recently republished by Mary's Books Publishing. View More...
Brand New, reprinted. Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 8vo; 144 pages; Daniel was born more than 600 years before the birth of Jesus. When he was a teenager, the Jewish nation was conquered by King Nebuchadnezzar, and Daniel was taken to Babylon as a hostage. Because of his wisdom, he was selected to become an advisor to the King of Babylon. Daniel put God first in his life, and was obedient and faithful to God's laws-even when doing so put his own life in danger. When the king had Daniel thrown into a lions' den, God saved Daniel. Reading this story can encoura... View More...
Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 143 pages; Ronald Knox was born in England in 1888, and he grew up in the Church of England. After much study and prayer, Ronald decided to join the Roman Catholic Church in 1917. Ronald was ordained a inister in 1919. Father Knox was a brilliant writer who published many works, but he saw a great need in the English-speaking Church: the need for a new translation of the Bible. He spent 9 years trying to translate the Bible into English that was precise, understandable, and enjoyable to read. View More...
Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 143 pages; On December 6, 1273, the great philosopher and theologian, Thomas Aquinas, was humbly kneeling in front of the Blessed Sacrament. A witness reported that he saw Thomas rising up in the air in front of the large crucifix. He then heard the crucifix speak, "Thou hast written well of Me, Thomas. What reward do you ask? " Then Thomas replied, "Only Thyself, Lord. " Thomas' love for Jesus echoed in Tantum Ergo and O Salutaris Hostia. These two hymns that he wrote are often sung at Benediction. View More...
Brand New . Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 8vo; 32 pages; Imelda was born in 1322. Even before she was five she desired to receive Jesus in Holy Communion. However at that time the Church ruled that a child had to be at least twelve to receive Jesus for the first time. She prayed hard and asked others to pray with her so that the rule would be changed. To be closer to God she joined the Dominican Sisters so that she could be closer to Jesus in the tabernacle. One day while she knelt in the chapel praying for her special intention one of the Sisters saw a Host ... View More...
Brand New . Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 8vo; 32 pages; These are brand new books recently republished by Mary's Books Publishing. View More...
Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 32 pages; Diego Mendez sailed to America with Christopher Columbus on his final voyage. Without his help Columbus would not have been able to return to Spain after this last voyage. Diego risked his life on several occasions to serve his well-loved friend Christopher Columbus. In all his trials he prayed and placed his faith In God. He loved God and the Catholic Church and was always an example of piety to others. His life teaches us we must place our faith and complete trust in God in all our trials regardless of how difficult t... View More...
Brand New . Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 8vo; 32 pages; Antonin Dvorak was born on the Feast of Our Lady's Nativity, September 8, 1841. Even as a child he was fascinated by music. His father wanted him to follow in his footsteps as an inn keeper and village butcher but in time he realized what a gift his son had for music. After graduating from Organ School he met his future wife. Sorrow was to be a part of their married life when they lost in death two of their children within two months of each other. Antonin joined his sorrows with the sorrow of Our Lady ... View More...
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Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 30 pages; Level 1 Book. MICHELANGELOMichelangelo Buonarroti was born in Italy in 1475. He became interested in art at an early age. By the time he was a young man, he was an accomplished artist and had carved many statues. When Pope Julius II asked Michelangelo to paint frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo hesitated. He considered himself to be a sculptor, not a painter. Fortunately for those who throughout the centuries have appreciated his artwork, Michelangelo listened to the Pope and began painting. Rea... View More...
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Brand New . Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 8vo; 32 pages; On May 13, 1917, Our Lady appeared to three Portuguese children-Jacinta, Francisco, and Lucia. Asking them to return numerous times to the same spot on the 13th of each month, and telling them to say the Rosary with devotion. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of these three children who prayed the rosary with great devotion and honored Mary, the Lady of the Rosary. View More...
Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 30 pages; Level 1 Book A STORY OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPEOn December 9, 1531, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico to an Indian named Juan Diego. She asked him to tell the bishop that she wanted a church built there. But the bishop was skeptical when he heard the news. The Blessed Virgin then told Juan to pick a bunch of roses that were blooming on the hill in the middle of winter. Juan carried the roses in his tilma and when he opened his cloak to show the bishop, all could see an image of Our Lady imprinted ... View More...
Brand New . Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 8vo; 32 pages; Peter Paul Rubens was born in 1577. His father died when he was only ten but his mother raised him to the best of her ability. She allowed him to be a page in the palace of Countess de Lalaing. While serving in her palace he would meet many great men and be taught by several Jesuits. He excelled in his studies. He studied under many famous artists and excelled in his talent as an artist. He continued to work his whole life. He painted numerous religious pictures and his greatest masterpiece is "Descent ... View More...
Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 30 pages; Level 1 book SAINT BENEDICTBenedict was born around the year 480 in Italy. He began his education at home and later attended a public school in Rome. He was shocked by the immoral behavior of his fellow students and decided to get away and go into the mountains. There, Benedict met a monk who taught him how to lead a life of prayer and penance. As time passed, others joined Benedict and they built several monasteries. He trained them to live in a certain way that later became known as the Rule of St. Benedict. Reading t... View More...
Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 30 pages; Level 1 Book SAINT CAMILLUSIn 1550, Camillus de Lellis was born in Italy. As a young boy, he often got into trouble. After his parents died, Camillus decided to change the foolish life he was leading. He wanted to become a soldier, but the army would not accept him. Camillus then started to work in a hospital. There, he realized that hospital workers needed to be motivated by charity. Later, Camillus became a priest and founded an Order. Symbolized by a red cross on the cassock, it was called the Company of the Servants... View More...
Has Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur; In the Footsteps of the Saints; 30 pages; Level 1 Book SAINT CHRISTOPHERVery little is known about Saint Christopher, but he probably lived during the third 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 the man's advice and to serve Jesus by carrying people across a dangerous river. One day a small boy asked to be carried across the river-it was Jesus! Today, Saint Christopher is known as the patron saint of travele... View More...
