One of the four Gospel writers, John the apostle has a very special role in Church history. John was the only apostle to stand loyally beneath Christ at the crucifixion. There, Jesus entrusted John and Mary to each other. In his later years, when asked to record his experiences as an apostle of Christ, John strived to fill in the blanks left by the other three evangelists, whom it appears he admired greatly. Because of the high and spiritual tone of his writings, John’s symbol is the eagle.
A Boy Who Became Pope; The Story of Saint John Paul II
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by Fabiloa Garza Framed around the question "Who do you love most?", this ravishingly illustrated biography for children ages 6 - 9 tells the captivating story of Saint John Paul...
by Geraldine Guadagno In this delightful children's book, the Christmas story is told from St. Joseph's perspective. The book opens with Joseph's own father teaching him how to work and...
Adventures in Assisi; On the Path with St. Francis
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by Amy Welborn Two cousins, Gianna and Lorenzo, are left in the care of their great uncle, Brother Antonio, a Franciscan friar living in Assisi, for the day while their parents...