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Saint Tarcisius, Martyr of...

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Saint Tarcisius, Martyr of the Eucharist

New revised and enlarged edition based on the 1960 edition and illustrated by G. de Luca. May this brochure, which has captivated so many young souls, result in a rediscovery of Tarcisius, a hero from the early days of Christianity.

Canon Alfred Weber Herald...

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Canon Alfred Weber Herald of the Holy Gospel

Passionate about the Holy Gospel from his youth, Canon Alfred Weber (1843-1912) devoted his life to the Sacred Book, whose every word ought to be infinitely more precious to us than all the riches in the world. He constituted himself as its herald, its ardent apostle. His priestly heart yearned to see the whole world return to the Gospel. To make its...

Saint Joseph Benedict...

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Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo

Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo - The Saint of Total Abandonment to Divine Providence (1786-1842). This great servant of God founded an immense complex in Turin, Italy, a wonder of Christian genius. He surnamed it the Little House of Divine Providence, in which a common objective is pursued in harmony: the relief of physical and spiritual sufferings.

The Blind Saint - Msgr....

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The Blind Saint - Msgr. Gaston de Ségur

After having sacrificed everything to become a priest, Msgr. Gaston de Ségur (1820-1881) was stricken blind at the age of 33. Far from being a handicap, this trial made him reach the heights of sanctity and produced extraordinary spiritual fruits through his apostolate.

The Power of Christian...

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The Power of Christian Love, Elizabeth and Felix Leseur

Born in a middle-class family in Paris, married at the age of 22, Elizabeth fell ill and was unable to have children. She accepted this trial. Sensitive, intelligent and profoundly Christian, Elizabeth suffered greatly over her husband's unbelief. He was converted after the death of his exceptional and unconditionally loving wife upon reading her Diary....

Saint François de...

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Saint François de Montmorency-Laval, A Gift of God to Canada

Saint François de Montmorency-Laval, (1623-1708), first bishop of Quebec, he contributed extensively to the civil and religious formation of Canada. Thanks to his wisdom and firm action, this virtuous bishop overcame countless difficulties and implanted the Christian Faith in North America.

Marcel Van - The Triumph of...

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Marcel Van - The Triumph of Love

After a childhood replete with suffering, Van discovered the light through Saint Thérèse of Lisieux who manifested herself to him. She familiarly called him "Van, my dear little brother". Joining the Redemptorist Fathers, he allowed himself to be directed toward sanctity. Taken prisoner by the Communists in Vietnam, he died there truly like a martyr. "I...

Saint Philomena the Wonder...

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Saint Philomena the Wonder Worker

Fascinating history of the discovery of this ancient martyrs relics and the amazing spread of devotion to her. The Holy Curé of Ars, the illustrious propagator of devotion to Saint Philomena, obtained wonders through her intercession. Virgin and Martyr, she was called the Wonder-worker of the 19th century.

Maximin of La Salette, or...

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Maximin of La Salette, or the Martyrdom of Witness

Based on the words and writings of the humble seer of Our Lady of La Salette, as well as on the testimonies of good priests and friends, this essay rehabilitates saintly Maximin.

Blessed Anne de Guigné

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Blessed Anne de Guigné

Touching biography of a little girl whose difficult character was radically transformed by her contact with suffering and with the Holy Eucharist. Authoritarian and obstinate, "Nénette" became meek and humble and full of tender compassion. She is a living example of what the love of God and the Eucharist can do in a little soul docile to grace.

Little Thérèse

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Little Thérèse

Biography of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. Written especially for children, but attractive to children of all ages, this charming story touches a corner of the heart that never grows old. Amply illustrated in full color, this book also includes "Shower of Roses" (miracles obtained through her intercession) and prayers in honor of Saint Thérèse.

Saint Thérèse of the Child...

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Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus

— Her life—After her death. Short biography of the greatest Saint of modern times. Excellent introduction to the world’s most popular Saint. HER LIFEAFTER HER DEATHTHE LITTLE WAYNOVENA IN HER HONOR

Father Roderick J. MacNeil

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Father Roderick J. MacNeil

The fascinating, fruitful life of a missionary who expended himself for many long years in the Philippines and the Dominican Republic. As a result of Vatican II and the disastrous changes that have swept the Church, he underwent a real interior martyrdom. Toward the end of his life, hope was reborn in him when he became acquainted with the Work of the...

Blessed Mary of Jesus...

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Blessed Mary of Jesus Crucified, a Little Flower of Galilee

The extraordinary life of a privileged soul, the “Little Arab,” who founded the Carmelite convent in Bethlehem and died there at the age of thirty-two. A soul of singular grace and virtue, she distinguished herself with her humility, obedience and charity. The life of this Carmelite missionary nun was a long martyrdom of love. It constitutes one of the...

Melanie of La Salette,...

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Melanie of La Salette, Confidante of the Mother of God

To prepare the way for the Apostles of the Latter Times, God could not have raised up a more crucified, self-forgetful soul. Loathed from childhood by a hard-hearted mother, calumniated, ostracized, scorned all her life, humble Melanie is still unrecognized in our day.

St. Emily de Vialar,...

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St. Emily de Vialar, Foundress of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the App

This nun led a life full of charity and self-forgetfulness, despite long and unjust trials, condemnations and persecutions. When she and the Community she had founded were reduced to dire poverty, she lovingly submitted to the Will of God in sublime abandonment to Divine Providence.

Blessed Brother Albert...

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Blessed Brother Albert Chmielowski Fool of Love for the poor

Heroic life of a man who subjected himself to extreme poverty in order to assist the neediest members of society. A seemingly negative event gave him the grace to understand that he must become a derelict to save the derelicts. He founded a thriving religious community whose dominant tendency was a solid blend of popular Franciscan and mystical Carmelite...

Father John of the Trinity,...

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Father John of the Trinity, Prophet without Permit

Captivating narrative of the life of Father John of the Trinity, his adventures, the persecutions he has withstood, the foundation of the Community he directs: The Order of the Magnificat of the Mother of God. Fascinating, easy-to-follow biographical and historical material. Ample photos and documents; chronological and onomastic tables.

Guy de Fontgalland, The...

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Guy de Fontgalland, The Soul of a Child

Guy was a perfectly normal child who was enflamed with love by the Holy Eucharist: from the moment of his First Communion, he was gradually transformed. He accepted suffering and a premature death with a smile, because from his Communions he drew generosity, a strong spirit of faith, and great love. “I had dreamed of becoming a priest,” he said, “but...

Blessed Edward Poppe

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Blessed Edward Poppe

Priest in Belgium, (1890-1924), the apostle of devotion to Mary and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. (He died at the age of thirty-three). The flame of his word and the radiation of his meek and humble piety encourage and motivate us to work towards our sanctification and a life of intimate union with Jesus and Mary.

Garcia Moreno, the Intrepid...

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Garcia Moreno, the Intrepid President of Ecuador

The life and death of this holy man provide a stirring example for Christian Statesmen today. Garcia Moreno pulled his poverty-stricken nation from the brink of destruction and turned it into a flourishing Christian society. Outdone by his faith, courage and brilliant statesmanship, the enemies of Christian Society decreed his death and ordered his...

Illustrated Life of Bl. Fr....

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Illustrated Life of Bl. Fr. Frederic of Ghyvelde

This album with its lively, colorful illustrations relates the outstanding features of the life of Good Father Frederic (1838-1916), who edified an entire generation with his sweet prayer, profound humility and rigorous austerities. His life was strewn with extraordinary events, some of which we recall here. He was an Apostle of the Holy Land, and when he...

Saint Nicholas, Patron and...

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Saint Nicholas, Patron and Protector of Switzerland

This great Saint is a burning torch. Five centuries after his death, he is still giving light to his countrymen and to the entire Church. His life reminds us that holiness can be pursued in every vocation. Nicholas of Flue was a farmer, soldier and magistrate, the father of a large family, and then a hermit for the last twenty years of his life. He lived...

Lives of the Desert Fathers

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Lives of the Desert Fathers

This book takes us back to the roots of monastic life in 4th-century Egypt. The Desert Fathers possessed the true Christian spirit, the realization that we belong not to ourselves but to God. Incomparable narratives and spiritual instructions from the faith-filled lives of the first Christian monks. Follow the Desert Fathers along the pathways of holiness...

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