Reading about the lives of the saints is one of the most reliable ways to feel inspired to grow in virtue. Their courageous holiness triumphed over sin, encouraging us to live the same way.
There are many wonderful treasuries of saint stories, for people of all ages. But some of the most recent collections are the most stunning.
These three collections of saint stories have all been published very recently, and each is a true gem. They achieve new heights of beauty and inspiration.
Besides offering “living,” truly engaging narratives, these books are filled with gorgeous artwork to delight the eyes. While aimed at older elementary-school-aged children, these books have so much to offer readers of any age.
1Saints Around The World
Filled with fascinating stories about little-known saints and evocative illustrations, this volume is the new gold standard of saint collections. The map images are an especially nice touch for including geography and history in faith formation!
The greatest strength of this book is that it introduces readers to saints they haven’t heard of from all over the world. Buy it for your kids, but read it for yourself! It’s a guarantee that you’ll meet some new heavenly friends in its pages. The publisher says,
2Brilliant! 25 Scientists Mathematicians & Supersmart People
Sadly, in today’s world, there’s a common misconception that religion is the province of the uneducated. This book proves that stereotype wrong, and how! It’s a book that should be in the hands of every young scientist or budding intellectual. The publisher says,
3Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage
This book is not from a Catholic publisher, but the stories are taken from Church history and fit wonderfully in a Catholic home. Many of the illustrations are quite different from traditional depictions of the saints, which helps readers approach their stories from a fresh perspective and with new understanding. The publisher says,
