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12) Saint Patrick
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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A picture book biography of the patron saint of Ireland.
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x, 419 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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This volume explores the lives and religious journeys, mystical experiences, miracles, philosophies, and important influences of principal saints of the Catholic and Orthodox churches. In the approximately 400 entries, Gulley (author, columnist, and teacher on spirituality) profiles their lives and contributions (especially as related to education, charity, and health care), and has included some of the early martyrs, legendary figures, and church...
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32 page : illustrations (some colour) ; 26 cm
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English
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What is a saint and how do you become one? Who are the most well-known saints and why are they important? This fascinating book answers these questions and tells the remarkable life stories of over 25 saints from around the world, including Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Patrick, Saint George, Saint Joan of Arc, Saint Christopher and Saint Bernadette. Find out about Saint George, the patron of England who never set foot in Britain; and Saint Joan...
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xxiii, 496 pages : maps ; 20 cm.
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English
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Provides information about the lives of saints, arranged alphabetically by Christian name up to 1500 and by surname after that date; including all English saints, saints who inspired a notable cult, significant saints of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, and saints who are important to the history of the Christian church.
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234 pages ; 21 cm
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English
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"Italian Carmelite Antonio Maria Sicari's vibrant biographies of saints -- from Augustine to Catherine of Siena to Faustina Kowalska -- have been read across Europe for decades. In How Saints Die, Sicari turns to the most difficult challenge in the life of a Christian: the hour of death. What he uncovers in this darkest moment, however, is not desolation, but inexplicable joy. 'I have recounted the death of many saints," he writes, 'but all of them...
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vii, 392 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
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English
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"Inspiring a child's faith with true stories of heroism and faithfully following God, A Saint a Day is an engaging daily devotional for kids ages 8 to 12 that shares some of the most significant and entertaining stories of the saints"--
"Teach your child to walk in faith, act justly, and lead with kindness and humility with this 365-day devotional for kids. A Saint a Day includes fascinating historical stories as it introduces young readers to over...
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301 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"The saints were the original social justice advocates. This stunning collection of contemporary portraits celebrates their diversity and spiritual depth as never before, accompanied by thoughtful reflections from bestselling and influential writers. Over the centuries, the rich diversity and relevance of the saints has been whitewashed, their images portrayed as expressionless, and the lessons of their lives watered down. But artist, writer, and...
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