Saints For Dummies
Get a glimpse into the lives and achievements of more than 300 saintsFrom Saint Valentine to Saint Nicholas, saints and their extraordinary acts of faith have inspired and guided the lives of believers for centuries. Saints For Dummies gives you practical coverage of saints, both well-known and not-so-well-known. You'll discover what they're known for, what they did to achieve sainthood, and how you can pray for their help in times of need.In the beginning — get an overview of sainthood and learn about the apostles and disciples Jesus chose to start and preach in his churchKeeping the faith — find out how holy men and women battled religious persecution in defending their faithLiving the faith — learn about the saints who put their faith into practice and were instrumental in shaping church history and lifeExisting with the saints — meet some modern-day saints-to-be and find out about relics, shrines, and pilgrimagesOpen the book and find:Quick facts on each saintAngels and the ApostlesMartyrs, incorruptibles, saints of nobility, and Fathers of the ChurchSaintly popes and Doctors of the ChurchSaintly familiesLitanies and novena prayers for the saintsA listing of patron saintsA calendar of feast days for the saintsLearn to:Understand the canonization processAppreciate the spiritual and historical significance of the saintsSee how certain saints overcame their shortcomingsAsk for intercession from a specific saint for help in various circumstances