About the Book
Saints of the Americas 978-0-89942-540-5
One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. introduces Catholic children to 15 beloved figures of the Americas, 13 Saints and two "Blesseds."
The Saints of the Americas are holy people who lived in North, Central, and South America, and they dedicated their lives to loving and serving God. These saints come from different places and backgrounds, but they all shared a deep faith and helped others in amazing ways.
One of the most well-known is St. Juan Diego from Mexico. In 1531, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to him as Our Lady of Guadalupe, asking him to build a church. He shared Mary's message, and today, Our Lady of Guadalupe is a powerful symbol of love and hope for many Catholics.
Another important saint is St. Kateri Tekakwitha, who was born in what is now the United States. She was the first Native American saint. Kateri dedicated her life to prayer and caring for others, showing great faith despite facing many challenges.
St. Martin de Porres was born in Peru and is known for his humility and love for the poor. He cared for the sick and shared everything he had with those in need.
There is also St. Rose of Lima, the first saint from the Americas, who also lived in Peru. She devoted her life to prayer, helping the poor, and caring for animals.
These saints of the Americas show us that no matter where we live, we can all serve God by loving others, being kind, and sharing our faith. They are examples of how to live holy lives close to Jesus.
Among the features of this book are:
- "The Faith Arrives in America" an introduction to how the Catholic Faith came to the New World
- a full-color illustration of each Saint or Blessed
- short, easy-to-understand biographies that offer a window on what made them so special in the eyes of God
- a concluding prayer
- durably sewn paperback binding
- "A Land of Saints" An introduction to Catholic heroes in the Americas in recent decades and the sacrifices that they made
Figures included in this edition are:
- St. Juan Diego
- St. Rose of Lima
- St. Martin de Porres
- St. Peter Claver
- St. Isaac Jogues
- St. Kateri Tekakwitha
- St. Junipero Serra
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- St. Miguel Cordero
- St. John Neumann
- St. Mariana of Quito
- St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Bl. Marie Rose Durocher
- St. Katharine Drexel
- Bl. Miguel Agustin Pro
Saints of the Americas is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.
Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.
