Saints For Dummies

Product Description

From 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. This in-depth resource separates fact from myth about the lives of the saints.

Saints For Dummies offers information on famous saints (both men and women) from the Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic traditions. This easy-to-understand guide reveals that most saints were very common, ordinary, and imperfect human beings with faults and foibles who overcame their shortcomings to become figures of great spiritual and historical significance. You get a unique glimpse into the lives and the character traits of these righteous men and women, as well as future pending saints. Click here to read an excerpt. (PDF)

This excellent resource includes:

Quick facts on each saint

Angels and the Apostles

Martyrs, incorruptibles, saints of nobility, and Fathers of the Church

Saintly popes and Doctors of the Church

Saintly families

Litanies and novena prayers for the saints

A listing of patron saints

A calendar of feast days for the saints

Whether you're a scholar or just curious about the topic, Saints For Dummies will have you intrigued and informed from the first page.

Click here to see the table of contents. (PDF)

About the Authors:

Rev. John Trigilio and Rev. Kenneth Brighenti are the coauthors of bestselling Catholicism For Dummies. Their series also includes Women in the Bible For Dummies and John Paul II For Dummies. Both authors are priests who have served the Catholic Church for over 20 years.