Staircase for The Sisters - A Story of Prayer and Saint Joseph

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"Staircase for The Sisters - A Story of Prayer and Saint Joseph" is an engaging picture book for children ages 4 to 7 that conveys the power of prayer and faith through the miraculous story of the Sisters of Loretto. Set in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the book illustrates how a mysterious craftsman built an astonishing staircase after the sisters prayed a novena to St. Joseph. Through this captivating tale by Pamela Love, young readers learn the impact of faith and prayer. See more...


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  • Staircase for The Sisters - A Story of Prayer and Saint Joseph
  • Teaches children how to pray a novena through a saint's intercession
  • Tells an intriguing story about religious sisters
  • Includes a prayer to St. Joseph and details about the miraculous staircase

In 1878, the Sisters of Loretto had no way of accessing the choir loft in their newly-built chapel. Carpenters and architects told them it would be impossible to build a structure to get them to the loft, but the sisters prayed a novena for St. Joseph's help to solve the impossible. This engaging picture book tells the story of the sisters, their prayers, and the amazing events that resulted from St. Joseph's intercession.

Children ages 4 to 7 in pre-school through second grade will learn how the Sisters of Loretto experienced prayer in action. The story takes readers on the journey of the chapel's completion, the discovery of the choir loft conundrum, and the sisters' unwavering faith that God would provide. Set in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Staircase for the Sisters highlights the American Southwest during a formative time in history.

When a mysterious man arrives to build a staircase, the sisters are perplexed at his identity and his ways. However, when the project is finished, the sisters stand in awe at the beautiful staircase that makes two full 360-degree turns, has no central support, and is made only with a rare wood. Teach the children in your life the power of a novena with this story featuring religious sisters, St. Joseph's help, and a dash of the miraculous-something you can still visit today.
 

About the Author:

After growing up in New Jersey, Pamela Love attended Bucknell University. She worked as a teacher and in marketing before turning to writing. She's the author of numerous picture books and has written many stories and poems for children's magazines. Pamela is the author of Brigid and the Butter: A Legend about Saint Brigid of Ireland and a contributor to Family Matters: Thirteen Short Stories, both published by Pauline Books & Media. She lives with her husband and son in Maryland.


SKU: 1021388

  • Author: Pamela Love
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 40
  • Measures: 7" x 6"

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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Adorable story with teaching points

"Adorable story with teaching points included at the end of the story. A must have for your children’s library at home or in your Sunday school classroom."

CARRIE S. (5/5)

We Recommend Staircase for the Sisters!

"My 3 year old and I love this book! It is simple, informative, and written well as a children's story. The illustrations are cute and the additional information about St. Joseph and the Miraculous Staircase at the end are also great for learning and discussion."

DIANE M. (5/5)

Marvelous story

"When I saw this book title, I simply HAD to order the book. I used to live near Santa Fe and visited the chapel and staircase at least yearly, including more often if friends and family visited."

DEBRA G. (5/5)

True story

"A place I have visited and can now share with my grandchildren."

Mickie C. (5/5)

Beautifully written and explained!

"Beautifully written and explained!"

Ann W. (5/5)

Go to Joseph ❤️

"Sweet little book, great pictures, wonderful miracle story. Highly recommend especially for St. Joseph Feast days"

MARYANNE S. (5/5)

Staircase for the sisters

"Content and illustrations were very good and enticed my grandchildren to read it nonstop. I was pleased that it helped them to be interested in this beautiful story."

Dolores H. (5/5)

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