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Lives of the Saints

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... that corresponds with the Catholic Churches Liturgical Calendar. First published in 1955, this book is relevant even today, and it's look gives it an antique look which inspires one to respect the simple and pious attitude that one should bring into prayer. The saints are listed in alphabetical order in the "Contents" listing of the book, and then can be read in chronological order, from January 1 through December 31. Each day has the saint whose feast day is celebrated that day. Details into the saints life is listed, and the length is dependent on how much is actually known about that particular saint. It can range for a paragraph for the lesser known saints (for instance St. Fabias), up to a couple of pages for more predominantly known saints (for instance St. Basil or Saint Thomas the Apostle). Each saint reading is then finished off with a Church approved prayer to each saint which can then be prayed alone or with others. This book is an excellent resource for people who wish to bring a daily reflection into their lives, and the saints, models of virtue and piety are a great focal point for these reflections. The saints can serve as role-models for the lives that we should lead. I think this book does an excellent job of conveying that message. Another bonus to this book is its illustrations of a number of the saints, fitting a face to a story.

I agree with the previous reviewer who called this a beautiful Catholic encyclopedia of Saints! Lives of The Saints For Every Day Of The Year is a beautiful and very good book about the Catholic Saints and includes interesting facts about the different Saints and other info like what their Feast Days are. If you are Catholic and are interested in the lives of the Saints then I highly recommend this book and also the beautiful and very good second book Live Of The Saints II: For Every Day Of The Year.

I agree with the previous reviewer who called this a beautiful Catholic encyclopedia of Saints! Lives of The Saints For Every Day Of The Year is a beautiful and very good book about the Catholic Saints and includes interesting facts about the different Saints and other info like what their Feast Days are. If you are Catholic and are interested in the lives of the Saints then I highly recommend this book and also the beautiful and very good second book Live Of The Saints II: For Every Day Of The Year.

Book contains many names of male and female saints. Written in very easy conversational language. Amazon also lists book 2; will probably purchase later. Very easy reading - not too deep.

The wool highly recommended,an encyclopedia and wealth of information for those that love The Faith and admire the Saints. The book itself in mint conditions.the service was more than perfectt,I wish they carried every book in the world.I would buy from them always.thank you!!!!

Lovely little book of the Saints for the price you pay. For Ten dollars you get what you paid for it but, I would not recommend the book for children though, because the paper probably would not hold up under the abuse of a twelve year old or younger, and the illustrations are plain black and white and very small. I am happy with it but am not going to give it to my niece.