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A major part of the annual worship experiences in the CatholicChurch revolves around the commemoration of the saints. This bookgives a brief history of these outstanding personalities who have beenenrolled in the church's "hall of fame." They cover the period from the first to the twentieth century. Some are household names as St. Peter, the first pope, St. Patrick of Ireland, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Therese, the Little Flower, of France an...

The Bible has its share of sensational literature, and this book's modern retelling of fifteen earthy narratives from scripture is definitely not for the squeamish. But adventuresome readers will find that these curious tales will stir the blood while evoking laughter and tears. With themes such as grace, forgiveness, and redemption set against the background of rebellion, drunkenness, sexual infidelity, and even bloody revenge, these two-fist...