Saint Biography

Hommage an einen lieben Freund, der in Lebensgefahr schwebt - tiefes Mitgefühl und das eigene Erleben des Krieges, des Widerstandes und der Flucht verarbeitet der Autor in einem Brief an seinen Freund Léon Werth, was ein intensives und nachfühlbares Zeitzeugnis schafft; das Reale an diesen Erlebnissen des Autors ist immer wieder beeindruckend; die tiefe Freundschaft ist spürbar; Kino im Kopf - Film im Kopf mit viel Gefühl

God raised saints from the four corners of the world, each with their own unique charism, to touch his children and defend his church.

Volume I introduces the French history enthusiast to the author's beginnings, the king's unrelenting desire to establish his illegitimate children, his meddling in the lives of his court, and his successes and reverses on the battlefield.

Ram Krishna Das Vaishnaba, or Dude Dehari Baba, or Milk Baba was so named because he lived forty-five years entirely on one small cup of milk per day. No other food ever passed his lips. Baba lived in a small room by the Bagmati river at Pashiputinath temple, five kilometers outside of Katmandu. His beautiful matted hair, or jata, was over twenty-six feet long. Baba was a lifelong devotee of Lord Rama and God Brother and confidant of Neem Karoli Baba, the iconic guru of Baba Ram Das.

Nine Days with Saint Peregrine brings you a brief biography of the world renowned "cancer saint". Healed by a vision of Jesus coming down from the crucifix, Saint Peregrine is the saint Catholics and non-Catholics turn to for loved ones with cancer. However, this short biography also will tell the listener why St. Peregrine fought vehemently with another great saint of the Church, even to the point of striking him in the face! Then, learn what happened right after that!

"700 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 20th Century" is a wonderful collection of wit and wisdom from some of the greatest French writers ever. From Anatole France and Jules Renard to Marcel Proust and André Gide, this carefully crafted collection is guaranteed to inspire, amuse, and entertain. Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. These French literary giants are responsible for some of the most famous French novels and poems ever written, including "Carrot Top", "The Little Prince", and "In Search of Lost Time".

Jose Ibarra was born in Los Angeles, CA, raised by a Catholic family. He attended Catholic school from kindergarten to high school. Jose was inactive in the Catholic Church for many years 'til a call was made—a call that changed the course of his life. At the age of 30, he came back to the church after experiencing a break-up from a girlfriend. Now, after being active in the Catholic Church for almost seven years, he is deeply involved with the Hispanic young adult ministry and mission work with the Oblates of Mary of Immaculate.

In questa biografia dallo stile documentaristico, corredata da fonti storiche, ripercorrerai la vita di uno dei santi più amati. Francesco di Assisi conquista per la sua dolcezza, il suo coraggio, ma soprattutto per il suo essere libero. Un uomo e un santo capace di mettere in discussione il mondo e la società oggi come allora.

In this fiction, a former University classmate, now colonel of the SS, meets Edith Stein in Auschwitz to persuade her to contribute to the doctrinal development of a new religion that would be functional to the Nazi regime. The story presents the development of the conflict between two world views that are absolutely irreconcilable.

Als Fabien seine kleine Maschine in das Gold des Abends lenkt, weiß er um das Risiko des Nachtfluges nach Buenos Aires. Sein Vorgesetzter drängt; der Flugplan muss unter allen Umständen eingehalten werden. Ein Unwetter tobt über Südamerika, als der Funkkontakt zu dem Postflieger endgültig abbricht.

Toute la vie de Chiara Bodano, dite "Luce", partie au Ciel à 19 ans, rayonne de l'amour de Dieu et de Sa joie, même au coeur des plus grandes souffrances. Elle nous apprend à aimer Dieu sans réserve et avec simplicité.

600 Quotations from the Great Writers of the 20th Century features the wit and wisdom of some of the 20th Century’s greatest writers and minds. A cherry-picked selection, the collection includes quotes from the likes of famous Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde, American-Lebanese writer and poet Khalil Gibran, Winston Churchill, Britain’s celebrated prime minister, and many more.

Además de Jesús, no hay otro personaje trazado más vívidamente en los evangelios que Pedro. Es en los momentos decisivos, donde se requiere una acción rápida y categórica, donde el líder de los apóstoles brilla; ahí Pedro no tiene rival en el círculo interno de personas que seguían a Jesús de Nazareth.

Saint-Simon fut souvent considéré comme l'un des plus grands écrivains de la langue française. Il fut contemporain de Louis XIV et ses Mémoires, écrites en vingt volumes, constituent un témoignage essentiel de ce que fut cette époque et nous offrent une plongée fascinante dans l'univers du Roi Soleil, le plus célèbre de tous les rois. Les pages qui suivent sont issues d'une sélection effectuée au cœur de ces mémoires dont la teneur résume, sans avoir besoin de lire l'ensemble de l'œuvre, l'atmosphère qui régnait à la Cour du Roi.

I was privileged and blessed to work with Mother Teresa for ten years. She became my mentor and my 'Spiritual Mother. My story shows how she led me on a remarkable journey. I saw her deep love of God in the way she cared for the poorest of the poor. By writing this book, I wish everyone to see the beauty of this saintly woman, and how she lived her life. She saw Jesus in everyone and she was Jesus to everyone. She was selfless and humble, giving of herself totally to God. Share the laughter, the tears, the smiles and the love.

A une époque où l'Eglise évacuait le spirituel, la vie de Padre Pio témoignait de la présence du surnaturel au quotidien. Découvrons ce saint joyeux, grand amoureux de Jésus et de la Croix.

Martyr of communism. One of the truly great modern heroes of Poland of the Communist era - a prophet, a man who gave up his life for his brothers, and whose execution brought about the downfall of Communism in Poland. Fr. Jerzy was born on the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross. He would prove to be a super-strong catalyst in bringing about the Triumph of the Cross in Poland, six years after his martyrdom.

Francesco Forgione might be a name lost to history, but over the course of his life, he became one of Catholicism's most well known figures during the 20th century as Padre Pio. It was a remarkable path for a man who was legendarily afflicted by a series of illnesses and most famously bore the stigmata, very noticeably bearing what appeared to be the crucifixion wounds Jesus's hands suffered. Padre Pio was also known for his eccentricities, including unique forms of deep meditation and experiencing visions.

Una ricca biografia corredata da fonti storiche ripercorre la vicenda dell'uomo e del santo. Una storia avvincente che testimonia come l'eroismo e la santità non dipendano da doti particolari ma dalla volontà di affidarsi con gioia alla fede. Il testo, rigorosamente documentato, ripercorre la vita di San Paolo, l'apostolo che volle difendere la nascente religione sia dalle lotte interne sia dalle persecuzioni esterne. Un uomo che non ebbe paura di affrontare lunghi e faticosi viaggi per portare il Vangelo alle genti.

Through this manifesto, Arnaud invites us to explore the depth of what it is to be I in this life and open our hearts to new possibilities such as finding harmony within. Not only does he suggest a new framework of understanding, but also a guideline to live day-to-day through our hearts.