The Little Book of Saints
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How does Saint Christopher keep us safe when we travel? Why is Saint Patrick always depicted with a nest of snakes? How did Cecilia come to be the patron saint of music? These wonders and more are explained in this treasure ofa book. The perfect gift for the devout or any religious occasion, this captivating collection recounts the extra-ordinary legends, heartrending stories, joys, and sorrows of the most beloved saints, from the famous to the mysteriously obscure. Beautifully illustrated with historical pictures from prayer books and missals, this elegant keepsake is packaged with a padded cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker—a joy to have and to give.
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The perfect book to read on All Saints' Day. Many of these saints were put to death, mostly in gruesome ways. I enjoyed reading about all the ways these people, all regular humans, were able to act in ways to make the world better. Some of my favorites featured in this book were Anne (grandmothers, booksellers, and lace makers), Catherine (intellectuals, philosophers), Christopher (travelers), Dorothy (gardeners), Francis of Assisi (animals and ecology), Francis of Sales (writers), and James the Elder (hikers).
