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Saint Joan – The Girl Soldier

AWiebe — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:29:42 +0000

It's all here: how Joan, a humble maiden in an insignificant town, was told by St. Michael the Archangel, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret to lead the French in battle against the English; how she finally succeeded in convincing the French of the truth of her mission; how she met with fantastic success but was [...]

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The Golden Thread – A Novel About St. Ignatius Loyola

AWiebe — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:18:08 +0000

Here is a skillful weaving of the story of St. Ignatius Loyola’s conversion and pilgrimage with the colorful and dangerous history of Spain and Italy in the early sixteenth century. The life of the very human, very great Basque nobleman who founded the Jesuit Order, makes for one of de Wohl’s finest novels.

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The City of God

AWiebe — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:21:38 +0000

Few books have impacted the West as deeply as The City of God. Saint Augustine blazed trails not only in the realms of politics and philosophy, but in the life of the heart, exploring the relationship between a loving God and a shattered world. Thomas Aquinas, Charlemagne, John Calvin, Hannah Arendt, and Pope Benedict XVI alike [...]

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Maria von Trapp and Her Musical Family

AWiebe — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:07:32 +0000

In this new Vision Book, that dramatic story is at last told for young readers, based on Maria's bestselling autobiographies and Agathe von Trapp's memoir. Part epic adventure and part spiritual testimony to God's constant faithfulness, this story of the family that became one of the most beloved choirs in history is a page-turner to [...]

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Mary, the Mother of Jesus

AWiebe — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:29:24 +0000

DePaola’s splendid depiction of the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is sure to touch the heart of every child, and adult. These beautifully written and illustrated episodes draw on the Bible, Church tradition, and pious legend to present the woman chosen by God to bring the Savior into the world.

In sharing events from Mary’s birth to her crowning as the Queen of Heaven, these fifteen stories will inspire a lifelong love for and devotion to Mary. They will draw children closer to her son and invite them, like Mary, to say “Yes” to the presence of Jesus in their lives.

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David and Goliath

AWiebe — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:24:42 +0000

The late, beloved children's book writer and illustrator Tomie dePaola, presents his unique, imaginative artwork to bring new life to this beautiful and powerful retelling of the Bible story of a shepherd boy named David and his battle with a mighty giant. "I will go and fight this giant," said David. "I am a shepherd...With [...]

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Noah and the Ark

AWiebe — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:16:25 +0000

The late, beloved children's book writer and illustrator Tomie dePaola, presents his unique, imaginative artwork to bring new life to this beautiful retelling of a well-loved and inspiring Bible story. Noah was a good man, and it was said that he walked with God. So Noah did what God said: He built a huge ark, [...]

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Queen Esther

AWiebe — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:36:34 +0000

Queen Esther, the wife of King Ahasuerus of Persia, bravely risked her life to prevent the killing of all the Jews in Persia. Colourful, delicate, and inspiring, Tomie de Paola’s artwork brings to life his beautiful telling of this unique and important Bible story.

This is a simple and accurate rendition of the powerful Esther story retold for children, highlighted by the exquisite illustrations of de Paola. The text and pictures show how God helps his people in sometimes miraculous ways when we put all our trust and confidence in him, no matter how dire the circumstances.

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Brother Francis of Assisi

AWiebe — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:28:11 +0000

Among his many wonderful books on saints, this one fulfilled his lifelong ambition to bring the story of St. Francis to people of all ages and cultures. Drawing on his extensive artistic background, primary source material, and two trips to Assisi, he has made this dream come true with this volume.

While aimed at children ages 5 and up, it is suitable for all ages, telling the complete story of St. Francis in a simple and powerful style, with so many inspiring details of his humble life.

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The Story of the Family

AWiebe — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:16:19 +0000

"The disintegration of rational society started in the drift from the hearth and the family", wrote G. K. Chesterton in 1933. "The solution must be a drift back." In a world that has lost touch with normality, it takes a pioneer to rediscover the wonders of the normal. This masterful compilation of texts and quotes from [...]

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