The Everything Saints Book: The Inspiring Lives of Martyrs and Miracle Workers Throughout History
Jenny Schroedel
Language: English
Pages: 304
ISBN: 1598692658
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
"The Everything[registered] Saints Book, 2nd Edition" is a fascinating introduction to the lives (and sometimes untimely deaths) of saints and the miracles ascribed to them. This authoritative new edition is filled with rare quotes, little-known facts, and captivating stories of heroism and personal sacrifice, including: traditional saints; European, African, and Asian saints; soon-to-be saints; and, disappearing saints. From Mary, the mother of Jesus, to early European saints like Saint Valentine, to modern men and women who are now being considered for sainthood, "The Everything[registered] Saints Book, 2nd Edition" is packed with inspirational accounts of their personalities and their unwavering devotion to God.
nursed. This story, which began in grief and sadness, turns to joy and hope. For not only did Ruth find her place among Naomi's people, but it is through her son, O'bed, that King David will ultimately be born. She has woven herself into the royal line that will ultimately produce Christ. In the Orthodox church, Ruth is referred to as “St. Ruth the Moabitess.” The name “Ruth” means companion, friend, or compassion. The friendship between Ruth and Naomi is an image of undying spiritual friendship,
the created world. Although many saints were martyred by non-Christians, saints often experienced persecution and alienation within the Church. In many cases, the true holiness of a person's life is not revealed until after he has died, when miracles are then attributed to him. Many of the bodies of saints remain intact long after they've died. Introduction AS ST. TERESA OF ÁVILA said in the sixteenth century: “From silly devotions and from sour-faced saints, good Lord, deliver us.” People
needy in the name of St. Anthony, which is one type of St. Anthony's bread. Anthony was canonized just one year after his death and was made a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius XII in 1946. St. Anthony's feast day is June 13. He is the patron saint of Portugal, infertility, lost objects, the poor, and travelers. Anthony's role as “finder of lost objects” may be related to his own life. A novice (one who is in the probationary stage of being admitted to a religious order) carried off a book that
served in Paris and Brussels. While there, he sought to increase Eastern Orthodox devotion to Western saints. Through his efforts, many of the Western saints shared by the Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox (those who lived before the two churches separated in 1054) were restored to the Orthodox Church calendar. In 1962 Bishop John was appointed to serve in San Francisco. There he completed construction on the Cathedral and continued to serve those in need, continuing to visit the sick and
he is known to have preached. He also traveled to Armenia, where he was beheaded. Poets St. Cecilia (see Musicians) St. Columba St. David (March 1). Also known as St. Dewi. Sixth-century Welsh abbot and bishop of a monastery now called St. David's in Pembrokeshire. Many Welsh churches bear his name. St. John of the Cross Police officers St. Michael (see Grocers and supermarket workers) Porters St. Christopher Postal workers St. Gabriel (see Broadcasters) Preachers St. John Chrysostom