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Get a glimpse into the lives and achievements of more than 300 saints
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.
In the beginning get an overview of sainthood and learn about the apostles and disciples Jesus chose to start and preach in his church
Keeping the faith find out how holy men and women battled religious persecution in defending their faith
Living the faith learn about the saints who put their faith into practice and were instrumental in shaping church history and life
Existing with the saints meet some modern-day saints-to-be and find out about relics, shrines, and pilgrimages
Open the book and find:
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
Learn to:
Understand the canonization process
Appreciate the spiritual and historical significance of the saints
See how certain saints overcame their shortcomings
Ask for intercession from a specific saint for help in various circumstances
Synopsis
An in-depth resource that separates fact from myth about the lives of saints
Saints For Dummies offers information on famous saints (both men and women) from the Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic traditions. With a historical biography on each saint including information on what they are known for, what they did in life to achieve sainthood, and how readers can pray to them in time of need. 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.
- Explains which saints are invoked for specific situations
- Rev. John Trigilio and Rev. Kenneth Brighenti are the coauthors of Catholicism For Dummies, Women in the Bible For Dummies and John Paul II For Dummies
Whether you're a scholar or just curious about the topic, Saints For Dummies will have you intrigued and informed from the first page.
About the Author
Rev. John Trigilio, PhD, ThD, an ordained priest for over 25 years, is a parish priest and retired Navy chaplain. Serving the Church for over 20 years, Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, PhD is a priest for two Catholic parishes and has worked as a hospital chaplain. Together, the Reverends co-host a weekly television program, Crash Course on Catholicism. Fathers Trigilio and Brighenti speak nationally on Catholicism, and they have authored or co-authored numerous books, including the bestselling Catholicism For Dummies.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Part I: In the Beginning.
Chapter 1: Understanding Sainthood.
Chapter 2: Angels and the Blessed Virgin.
Chapter 3: Starting at the Beginning: Apostles and Evangelists.
Part II: Put to the Test.
Chapter 4: Overcoming Weakness.
Chapter 5: Looking at Undecayed Saints (Incorruptibles).
Chapter 6: Holy Martyrs.
Chapter 7: Holy Virgins and Religious Women.
Part III: Living the Faith.
Chapter 8: Leading the Faithful: Saintly Popes.
Chapter 9: Founding Fathers and Mothers.
Chapter 10: Ruling with Sanctity: Saints of Nobility.
Chapter 11: North American Saints.
Chapter 12: American Orthodox Saints.
Part IV: Explaining the Faith.
Chapter 13: Doctors of the Church.
Chapter 14: Saintly Pastors.
Chapter 15: Latin Fathers of the Church.
Chapter 16: Greek Fathers of the Church.
Part V: Living with the Saints.
Chapter 17: Saintly Shrines, Relics, and Pilgrimages.
Chapter 18: Waiting for Their Halos: Saints in the Pipeline.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Ten Favorite Litanies of the Saints.
Chapter 20: Ten Famous Novenas to the Saints.
Chapter 21: Ten Popular Shrines of the Saints.
Chapter 22: Ten Saintly Families.
Part VII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Helping Hands: A Listing of Patron Saints.
Appendix B: Patron Saints of Countries and Places.
Appendix C: Calendar of Feast Days for the Saints.
Index.