Lay Saints: Ascetics and Penitents

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2016

ISBN-13: 9780895558473

<P>;These are the footprints that the saints on ascending to heaven left behind upon our earth, in order that we, following after, might attain to the same reward.;—The Venerable BedeIn Lay Saints: Ascetics and Penitents, Joan Carroll Cruz guides you through the lives of fifty-eight lay men and women who achieved the heights of sanctity.These inspiring biographies present saints who seemed destined for sainthood, as well as those who led sinful lives prior to a conversion of heart.Find a role model from among these saints as Joan Carroll Cruz explores:</P><P></P><P>the acts of charity that you can imitate</P><P>ascetical practices that lead us closer to God</P><P>stories of conversion</P><P>effective acts of penance to atone for prior sins</P><P>the stories of pilgrims who spent their lives searching for closer union with God</P><P></P><P>Both those who have just begun their spiritual journey and those well advanced on the road to perfection will find a saint to help them take that next step closer to God.Through their examples, these saints will inspire ever-greater acts of charity and remind sinners that there is yet hope for salvation.</P><P></P><P>Includes:58 Saints listed on page 2Index of SaintsBibliography</P>