Butler's Lives of the Saints: Concise Edition, Revised and Updated

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Some major entries include: Aidan of Lindisfarne, Ambrose, Anselm, Antony of Egypt, Bernadette of Boniface, Columba of Iona, Cuthbert, Don Bosco, Francis Xavier, Hildegard of Bingen, Teresa of Avila and Thomas Becket. It can show the vibrancy and wonder of the Lord's miracles and also the simplicity of devotion to Him, the Almighty. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Few catholic books except the Bible, the Confessions, the Imitation, and the Summa, are as widely read. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Other Principal Saints Compiled from Original Monuments and Authentic Records In Twelve Volumes Rev.

Second, maximum space has been allotted to authenticated achievements and contributions of the saints, omitting information of doubtful origin.The book, first published in the nineteenth century, also serves as a valuable introduction the early history of the Catholic Church and the fundamental (and sacrificial) roles some of the founders of the church played to ensure the continuation and development of the Church into modern times. You have to admire the raw courage of the martyrs and confessors who defied the persecutors to their faces, but it must have taken enormous resolve not to back down under such horrendous tortures. Butler's distinctive contribution to stories about saints was to turn attention away from the superhuman, miraculous themes that are prevalent in earlier works. I enjoyed reading and learning about the daily saints, Doctors, and martyrs of the Church in concise, well-written, prose.

This edition features saints from many nations and backgrounds and includes new articles on recently canonized saints. I purchased this in the spring of 2011 when I was a Protestant possibly interested in becoming a Catholic Christian.Edward Sri In Into His Likeness, Dr Edward Sri provides an approachable but in-depth exploration of what it means to be a disciple of Christ.

According to Charles Knight, the 1847 edition published in twelve volumes is considered the best and most complete.

We are certain that our readers will appreciate the original work for its piety, beauty, and comprehensive scholarship. Arranged day by day, with cross-indexing for easy reference, the text corresponds to the months of the year and contains entries on saints with feast days in that month. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. After twenty years of existence, we are happy, by the grace of God, to have completed two large buildings and a sizable portion of our abbatial church.