Best-Loved Saints: Inspiring Biographies of Popular Saints for Young Catholics and Adults

Based on authentic historical records, Best-Loved Saints offers 50 warmly human portraits of men and women whose faith, courage, and love exemplify the life of a Christian Saint. They lived throughout the ages, in various parts of the world, and among different Christian communities. The words and actions of these ordinary people testified to their belief in Jesus Christ. Among the Saints included are Mary, Queen of All Saints; Augustine; Patrick; Francis of Assisi; Clare; Anthony of Padua; Catherine of Siena; Teresa of Avila; Martin de Porres; Rose of Lima; Alphonsus Liguori; and Elizabeth Bayley Seton. With inspiring illustrations and easy-to-read print, this book will appeal to young and old alike—and it makes a perfect gift.