A delightful activity book written and illustrated by Deborah C Johnson. This book is specifically made for children ages 5-9 and features crossword puzzles, word finds, connect the dots, hidden...
Gabriel holds a special place in the story of our redemption. It was Gabriel who visited Mary to announce that God had chosen her to be the mother of Jesus....
What we know of Saint Michael, we know from Scripture: "Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. The dragon and its angels fought...
The archangel Raphael’s name is likely derived from the Hebrew words for “medicine doctor” and “God heals the soul.” Both of these translations are appropriate because Raphael’s healing mission is...
Recognized by all Christians for the immense role she played in the story of our salvation, Mary is the mother of Jesus - a title without equal among the communion...
Joseph was responsible for teaching Jesus how to work, pray and learn. Even before Jesus was born, Joseph showed great faith during the pregnancy of Mary and courage in protecting...
Andrew and his brother Peter were fishermen by trade until Jesus visited them on the docks. “Follow me,” Jesus said to them, “And I will make you fishers of men.”...
St. Jude was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus (not to be confused with Judas). His writings are even part of the New Testament. Jude is known best as...
One of the four Gospel writers, Matthew was also one of the original twelve apostles. He was a tax collector, a job that made many question his integrity. When Jesus...
One of the four Gospel writers, Mark is believed by some to have been present during many of the New Testament’s events because of unique details like “green grass” in...
Paul is one of the most significant figures in all of Christian history. Once a vicious persecutor of Christians, Paul was thrown from his horse as God commanded him to...
Peter, a simple fisherman by trade, was far from perfect. The saying "ye of little faith" stems from St. Peter's distrust when Jesus invited him to walk on water. It...
The centuries-old title “Mary, Help of Christians” refers to the special role of Mary in life’s most difficult trials, and in the trials of our Church. Organizations, churches and ministries...
In 1917, Mary appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. Lucia, the eldest has said, "There is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, whether temporal or above...
Toward the end of the 16th century, Mary appeared to a sick boy in the Indian town of Vailankanni. The boy offered her buttermilk and was then cured of his...
In 1859, northeast of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Our Lady of Good Help appeared to a young Belgian woman named Adele Brise. In response to Mary’s call to teach the faith...
Our Lady of Kibeho began appearing to several Rwandan girls and women in 1981 at a time of increasing tension between two ethnic groups in the region: the Tutsis and...
In the French town of Lourdes, Mary appeared to 14-year-old Bernadette in 1858. The young girl hurried home but was rebuked for lying. Mary asked Bernadette to tell people she...
"Eve, by her disobedience, tied the knot of disgrace for the human race; whereas Mary, by her obedience, undid it." These words of St. Irenaeus nearly 2,000 years ago resonate...
Under the title “Seat of Wisdom,” Mary is often depicted holding Jesus closely as he rests on her lap. Jesus, the fullness of wisdom, is protected and safe with his...
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the title for Mary as patroness of the Carmelite Order. The first Carmelites were Christian hermits living on Mount Carmel in Jerusalem 800 years...
Often depicted with a lamb (“agnus“ in Latin), Agnes lived around the year 300. The lovely 13-year-old daughter of Roman nobles had several suitors but, having consecrated herself to Christ,...
The story of St. Abigail is rich with Irish lore and tradition. An angel told her she would find nine deer grazing in the place she was meant to spend...
Having dedicated her purity to God at a young age, Agatha became a target of Roman officials charged with carrying out the persecution of Christians during the reign of Emperor...
Anne was the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus. She played an essential role in Church history; her child was the first person since Adam and...
St. Anthony was a 13th-century member of the Franciscan Order, known for his rich knowledge of Church theology. But even more important was his incredible ability to explain the Faith...
Augustine lived much of his life indulging in worldy pursuits. But in time, through prayer, reflection and study, he admitted his mistakes and wrote to God these words: "Restless is...
Our Lady of Czestochowa is a depiction of Mary said to have been painted by St. Luke on the Holy Family's cedar tabletop! In the painting, Mary has darker skin,...
In 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared to a Mexican peasant named Juan Diego and asked him to have a church built at the site of the apparition. Seeking proof, Juan...
In all of history, no one has contributed as much to Western monasticism as St. Benedict. Born in Italy sometime around 480, Benedict founded twelve monasteries before founding the famous...
Bernadette Soubirous was only 14 years old when Our Lady appeared to her at a grotto in Lourdes, France. There, Mary told her to dig a small spring. Young Bernadette...
St. Blaise was a skilled physician who lived in the 4th century. He was well-known for his kindness as well as his passion for treating both people and animals. Blaise...
St. Brendan was a priest born around 484 A.D. in Ireland. Adventurous and brave, Brendan sailed around northwest Europe spreading the Christian faith. He inspired many with his heroic devotion...
Brigid lived in the 5th century and from her youngest years showed an interest in religious life. She was inspired by St. Patrick, who had baptized her parents. Brigid founded...
From her early childhood, Catherine had exceptional spiritual gifts. She could see guardian angels and had visions of Mary, the saints, and even Christ. Catherine became a member of the...
In 1830, Our Lady appeared three times to Catherine Labouré, then a novice with the Daughters of Charity in Paris. She asked Catherine to create a medal depicting one of...
Cecilia was a 2nd-century Christian during the Roman persecutions. Devout and brave, she was to be killed for her faith but refused to let her persecutors take her life until...
A 3rd-century Christian, Christopher was a carrier; for work, he took goods and people safely across rivers. Legend holds that one day a young child asked if he could be...
An early follower of Saint Francis of Assisi, Clare is the foundress of an order of nuns known well as the "Poor Clare's." Having heard Francis speak, Clare discovered a...
Born in 1840, Fr. Damien spent the last 16 years of his life on the Hawaiian island of Moloka'i. For decades, authorities used the island to banish anyone found suffering...
Dominic was born in Spain in 1170 and held a deep understanding of the spiritual disciplines. But Dominic saw a need to use those disciplines in a new way to...
Dymphna was an Irish princess whose father became dangerous with mental illness. Along with her priest and court jester, she fled her home to a place called Gheel. There, young...
Known also as Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Edith Stein was a brilliant German teacher and advocate of women in education, society and the Church during the difficult times...
Elizabeth Ann Seton was born in 1774 and is the very first American saint. She lived a difficult life of loss and personal challenges, including the death of her husband...
Elizabeth was the daughter of the King of Hungary in the early 13th century. Because of her elite royal status, her peers chastised her for her love of the poor...
In 1931, Jesus appeared to a Polish nun named Sister Faustina. She recounted the event in her diary: “Jesus said to me, ‘Paint an image according to the pattern you...
Florian was a 3rd-century commander in the Roman army. He organized the army's firefighting brigade and personally trained an elite group of firefighters. For refusing to persecute Christians, Florian was...
Born in Assisi, Italy, around the year 1181, Francis was born wealthy but gave away all that he owned to follow Christ in humility. He soon attracted many followers and...