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Saints and heroes for kids

2005
Profiles thirty-nine men and women in Christian history who have made an impact on the world around them including St. Thomas Becket, St. Teresa of Avila, Pope John XXIII, the four women martyrs of El Salvador, and more.

Man of blessing

a life of Saint Benedict
2006
Chronicles the life of Saint Benedict, discussing his childhood, life as a hermit, teachings, and impact on Western monasticism.

Joan

the mysterious life of the heretic who became a saint
2007
Explores the life of Joan of Arc, detailing her childhood, faith, military career, and year-long trial and conviction for heresy.

Joan of Arc

religious and military leader
2010
A biography of Joan of Arc that describes her childhood in war-torn France, her experiences hearing sacred voices, and her canonization.

Francis of Assisi

early documents
1999

Lives of the saints

from Mary and St. Francis of Assisi to John XXIII and Mother Teresa
2001
Provides brief biographies of all of the saints in the Catholic religion.

Joan of Arc

her story
1998
Chronicles the life of Joan of Arc and discusses her childhood in rural France, the discussions she had with Saint Catherine, her efforts to defeat the English, her death at the stake, and other related topics.

The holy twins

Benedict and Scholastica
2001
Tells the story of Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica, twins and best friends born in the mountains of northern Italy who followed their own paths to religious faith and work.

St. Joan of Arc

1992
The life of the fifteenth-century peasant girl who led a French army to victory against the English, witnessed the crowning of King Charles VII, and was burned at the stake for witchcraft.

Joan of Arc

1988
A biography of the young French woman who, inspired by visions from God, led the French army against English invaders, was burned at the stake as a heretic, and eventually was declared a saint.

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