{"product_id":"my-friends-the-saints-hardcover","title":"My Friends the Saints - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLawrence G. Lovasik\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e My Friends the Saints 978-0-89942-271-8 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Friends the Saints\u003c\/i\u003e by popular author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D., recounts the lives of 20 well-known Saints. Written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand style that will appeal to parents, teachers, and children, the life of each figure in this classic and enduring collection is beautifully illustrated in full color. This book makes an excellent gift for children receiving the Sacraments of Initiation. \u003cbr\u003e My Friends the Saints has been a favorite of Catholics for over sixty years and was expanded in 2015 to include sixteen Saints that have been beatified and\/or canonized in the 21st century. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Among the features of this book are: \u003cbr\u003e ● Brief and easy-to-text and simple descriptions of each Saint \u003cbr\u003e ● A short prayer accompanies the biography of each included figure \u003cbr\u003e ● Attractive presentation page \u003cbr\u003e ● Gilded Edges (235\/13BG \u0026amp; 235\/13W only) \u003cbr\u003e ● Printed Endpapers \u003cbr\u003e ● Illustrations of each Saint \u003cbr\u003e ● High-quality paper \u003cbr\u003e ● Durable, paperback binding \u003cbr\u003e ● Conveniently sized at 6\" x 9\" to accommodate little hands \u003cbr\u003e ● Nihil Obstat \u003cbr\u003e ● Imprimatur \u003cbr\u003e ● Attractive hardcover \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Learning about saints is a meaningful way to enrich children's spiritual and moral development. Saints provide real-life examples of faith, courage, and compassion, offering children relatable role models who lived with purpose and dedication. Their stories inspire children to aspire toward virtues such as kindness, humility, and perseverance. \u003cbr\u003e The lives of saints teach valuable lessons about overcoming adversity, serving others, and standing firm in one's values. For instance, Saint Francis of Assisi emphasizes the importance of simplicity and care for creation, while Saint Joan of Arc illustrates bravery and unwavering faith in the face of challenges. These narratives encourage children to apply similar virtues in their daily lives, fostering a sense of responsibility toward themselves and their communities. \u003cbr\u003e Learning about saints also connects children to their faith traditions and helps them understand the spiritual heritage that shapes their beliefs. It offers a sense of belonging to a broader community of believers while teaching historical and cultural lessons, as many saints influenced societies in profound ways. \u003cbr\u003e Additionally, the lives of saints provide hope and reassurance during difficult times, showing that with faith and determination, obstacles can be overcome. By studying saints, children gain role models who inspire them to lead meaningful lives rooted in faith, compassion, and a commitment to making the world a better place. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The following Saints are featured in this title: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mary, Mother of God \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint John Bosco \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Margaret of Cortona \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Patrick \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Joseph \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Catherine of Siena \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Rita \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Joan of Arc \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Anthony of Padua \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Peter the Apostle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Kateri Tekakwitha \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Maximilian Kolbe \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Augustine of Hippo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Vincent de Paul \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Francis of Assisi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Teresa of Avila \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Saint Frances Cabrini \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e We invite you to view other Saints titles here: https: \/\/catholicbookpublishing.com\/browse\/childrens-books-on-saints. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 10.66 x 7.96 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 1996\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51852490375456,"sku":"9780899422718","price":11.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/Afu97aBBt49780899422718.webp?v=1781501876","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/my-friends-the-saints-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}