A fantastic book for anyone who has a devotion to the famous St. Gerard Majella, "Patron of Expectant Mothers." Though he died of tuberculosis at only 29 and was only a lay brother in the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists), he achieved great sanctity - such that his superiors attested that he had not only not committed any mortal sins, but that they could not detect that he had ever been guilty of any sin at all! Impr. 280 pgs, PB.

A spiritual portrait of St. Gerard drawn from his writings and the lived expressions of his spirituality. The passsion behind Gerard's love for God is shared with simplicity and candor. This book will be of interest even to those already familiar with St. Gerard. Paperback

Trace the life of Saint Gerard Majella and discover this Miracle worker. Considered one of the greatest patrons and intercessors for healthy births. Discover a monumental Shrine for this Saint in Mater-Domini, in Italy. Throngs of pilgrims come here, discover a special room of ex-votos representing thousands of healthy babies.

Saint Gerard Majella, C.SS.R. lived between 1726 and 1755 and was an Italian Lay-brother of the Redemptorist. He is the patron saint of children, unborn children, women in childbirth, mothers, expectant mothers, motherhood, the falsely-accused and good confessions. This short book goes into his life story, his letters, his miracles, and contains a novena to this wonderworker saint.

Mother. Nun. Bishop. Healer. Teacher. Brother. Businesswoman. Mystic. Convert. These are titles worn by six holy Canadian men and women, now also known by the title of saint. From Canada's first teachers in the 1600s, to a simple religious brother whose prayer effected amazing miracles in the 1900s, these saints remain an example of faith and love today. St. Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Andre Bessette, St. Marie of the Incarnation, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, St. Francois de Laval, and St. Marguerite d'Youville lived ordinary lives of great service and love to those around them. Filled with stories, word puzzles, colouring pages and more, kids will have fun exploring the lives of these holy men and women. While learning about these six saints, children will also learn about other aspects of the Catholic faith such as spiritual communion, sacramentals, mystics, the corporal works of mercy, and more. Canadian Saints Kids Activity Book is suitable for homeschools, Catholic schools, parish catechsism classes or kids clubs, and more.