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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Softcover. English. See images for condition.

About the book >.>.> It is striking what an amazing variety in the lives of holy men and women is featured within these covers-from the humble poor to those who used their wealth for the good of others; from those who relin- quished earthly reward and position for the hermitage or cloister to those who used their elevated position or remarkable skills and talents to do good; and from those who simply confessed the Faith to those who lived every day in fear of being discovered a priest a Catholic or even simply a Christian. The list is almost endless. What is noteworthy (and of some comfort too) is that they all pos- sessed to a greater or lesser degree deficiencies and weaknesses just as we possess them. However a saint is simply someone who fulfils his or her God-given vocations while overcoming or controlling those handi- caps with the help of Christ. Most of the saints we celebrate fell short of the ideal at some stage in their lives. I am so pleased to make this introduction to the book and give to each month of the year a prelude commending to you two or three saints who are of particular interest and significance to me or for whom I have a special devotion. But all the saints featured in this book will daily inform and guide our meditations intercessions and general prayer and become signposts on our journey through life. (SP)