What You Should Know About the Saints by Charlene Altemose

"Saints are like the light of the stars, which still reaches the earth long after being extinguished. Saints touch us by radiating the light of Christ to us through their life and deeds." —Anonymous
For thousands of years, Saints have been looked upon as models of courage, fidelity, and faith in the Catholic Church. Perhaps the strong connection we share with the Saints is rooted in their humanness. As human beings, Saints have endured the same trials. and triumphs, joys and fears that we experience in our lives. By meditating on the lives of the Saints, we achieve a closeness and affinity with God.
Do you want to know more about the Saints?
Then join Sister Charlene Altemose, an expert on Catholic belief, as she takes you on an exploration of the Saints.
In these pages, she:
• Explains the concept of Saint
• Traces the history of the Church and the evolution, of the canonization process
• Presents various ways Catholics honor the Saints in liturgy and in personal prayer
• Offers a delightful potpourri of Saint trivia, noting interesting facts gathered from the lives of the Saints
From relics to rituals, shamrocks to special intentions, What You Should Know About the Saints offers a complete understanding of the Saints, yesterday and today.