{"product_id":"ablaze-stories-of-daring-teen-saints-paperback","title":"Ablaze: Stories of Daring Teen Saints - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eColleen Swaim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing Christ isn't always easy. You need faith, courage, patience, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColleen Swaim looks at eight young souls who became saints for the against-the-current, selfless heroism of their teen years. In addition to the inspiring stories, \u003cem\u003eAblaze\u003c\/em\u003e includes maps, recipes, prayers, journal prompts, scripture references and reflection questions to help the reader apply the saints' experiences to every day life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead how an Italian high school student inspired thousands as she faced cancer joyfully. Follow a new Christian as he marches to his death by fire after standing firm in his faith in the face of a wretched king. Lock arms with a young man and his crucifix as he dares brawling teens to throw the first stone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are all called to follow Christ in our own ways. This book will inflame your heart with vivid storytelling, saintly challenges, prayers, images, and more. Discover how you can set your world ablaze with love for the Lord  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures: Saint Dominic Savio; Saint Teresa of the Andes; Saint Kizito; Blessed Chiara Luce Badano; Saint Stanislaus Kostka; Saint Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception; Blessed Pedro Calungsod; and Saint Maria Goretti.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eView sample pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Lisa M. Hendey, CatholicMom.com webmaster: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're a mom of teens like me, you're constantly on the lookout for books and resources that will help inspire your family. With this new book by Colleen Swaim -- her first, but hopefully just the start of a prolific writing career -- we discover a treasure of the faith for Catholics young and old. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAblaze is aimed at teens, but truthfully, the resources contained within this book will aid anyone looking to grow in sanctity and faith. Colleen profiles the lives of eight young saints and blesseds, sharing their path to sainthood with accounts that are filled with insight and detail. She has a voice that truly manages to bring these stories to life. Perhaps it's her work as a high school teacher that has provided her with an insight into what will move, challenge and inspire young people. Ablaze is filled with so much more than simply biographical details, including sidebars, vocabulary descriptions, maps, sacramental lessons, and even recipes. Journal prompts, prayers, scripture references and reflection questions help the reader to fully interact with the content presented, applying it to the challenges of every day life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the saints profiled, though living in different periods of history, has a freshness and a relevance to the world our teens face today. Colleen Swaim aptly brings their heroic virtues to light in a way that will have teens (and grown ups too ), eagerly interacting with her content and asking for more. I give \u003cem\u003eAblaze\u003c\/em\u003e my highest recommendation and will enjoy sharing it with my own son this summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.1 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757300711712,"sku":"9780764820298","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c597d4e9a4bd1c33963e5ec9d2e670c2.webp?v=1780099085","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/ablaze-stories-of-daring-teen-saints-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}