Voices of the Saints - by Bert Ghezzi (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The inspiring stories of holy men and women are brought to life in reader-friendly ways.

Catholics have always been fascinated with and deeply moved by the lives of the saints, yet each Catholic has his or her own purposes for studying or meditating on various saints of the Church. Voices of the Saints takes into account that different people prefer to reference the saints in different ways and for different reasons--and offers in one book many ways to look up the saints and learn from them.
With 365 saints in this book--from popular figures to little-known individuals--every reader can be assured of finding his or her favorite saints. Readers can locate saints chronologically, alphabetically, by feast day, even by theme (such as conversion, forgiveness, humility, and miracles). The saint's patronage is listed when available, as is the date of beatification or canonization.
While the reference possibilities are abundant, best-selling author Bert Ghezzi has taken exceptional care to ensure that the inspiring stories of these saints are still the primary focus of the book, and each entry is written in such a way as to help us feel the companionship of the saint. The voice of each saint comes through clearly in quotations drawn from their own writings, the recollections of witnesses, and the careful work of biographers. Each entry concludes with a Scripture verse or prayer.

From the Back Cover

It's easier than ever to find your favorite saint--and 364 more!

With 365 saints in this book, you can be assured of finding your favorite saint and meeting many new ones. But each of us has our own reasons for studying or meditating on the heroes of the Church, and Voices of the Saints takes this into account: saints can be referenced chronologically, alphabetically, by feast day, even by theme--such as conversion, forgiveness, and humility. The saint's patronage is listed when available, as is the date of beatification or canonization.
While the ways to locate saints in this updated edition are plentiful, best-selling author Bert Ghezzi has taken exceptional care to ensure that the inspiring stories of these saints are still the primary focus of the book, and each entry is written in such a way that we truly feel the companionship of the saint. The voices of the saints come through clearly in quotations drawn from their own writings, the recollections of witnesses, and the careful work of biographers. Each entry concludes with a Scripture verse or prayer to help us reflect more deeply on the story.

About the Author

Bert Ghezzi is the author of twenty books, including Voices of the Saints, Mystics and Miracles, and Sacred Passages. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and currently resides in Winter Park, Florida.