Stories of the Saints

by Knijpenga, Siegwart

• ISBN13: 9780863159299
• ISBN10: 086315929X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-15
• Publisher: Floris Books

Summary

The lives of the saints, throughout the ages, have inspired admiration and worship. Stories and legends of those men and women, with their extraordinary devotion to God and humanity, were passed down from generation to generation as inspirational tales for adults. The stories of these remarkable people provide richly inspiring material for children's reading and listening. This selection of tales and legends comes from the writer's many years of teaching children, taking into account the stories that have provided enjoyment and stimulated questions for young listeners. The stories are suitable for children aged between about seven and eleven. The book includes over forty saints, ranging from well-known heroes like St. Francis and Joan of Arc, to less known but equally colorful characters from a wide range of periods and places.

Author Biography

Siegwart Knijpenga is a priest working in Amsterdam.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 7
Mary: And so the temple became her home	p. 9
Brigid: Have you forgotten me, Bride?	p. 13
Columba: The doors sprang open	p. 19
Francis of Assisi: Until the roses flower again	p. 27
Giles: Let us ask the earth	p. 37
Benedict: Why is the last stone so heavy?	p. 41
Jerome: Brothers, the lion wants to stay with us	p. 47
George: One day, the king's daughter was chosen	p. 53
Barlaam and Josaphat: This is where I will be king	p. 57
Eustace: You thought you were hunting me	p. 61
Elizabeth of Hungary: Pure red roses	p. 69
Christopher: If you wait long enough	p. 77
Martin: Aren't you afraid?	p. 81
Antony of Egypt: I have come for my friend	p. 89
Patrick: Because you didn't forget my name	p. 95
Thomas: Where is the palace?	p. 99
Gregory the Great: At last he agreed	p. 103
Beatrice: Hadn't she gone away?	p. 105
Emma: Take what you can carry	p. 110
Agnes: For you I will go through fire	p. 113
Francis of Paola: This is my fire	p. 117
Boniface: A house was built from the oak tree	p. 123
Paschal Baylon: The water welled up	p. 129
Veronica: You don't have to go to the painter	p. 133
Lioba: Purple ball of wool, roll!	p. 136
Ambrose: His words are as sweet as honey	p. 141
Margaret of Antioch: Your name means pearl	p. 143
Odilia: Because she had no light in her eyes	p. 148
Brendan: And he looked into the depths	p. 153
Nicholas of Myra: There are some big storms at sea	p. 165
Gall: Bear, bring wood for the fire!	p. 175
Dionysius: They felt the earth tremble under their feet	p. 183
Radegund: On my word, Lord	p. 189
Joan of Arc: I am just a peasant girl	p. 191
Cuthbert: They are like the snow	p. 196
Luke the Evangelist: My eyes saw	p. 199
John the Evangelist: The poison had no more strength	p. 201
Biographical information	p. 203
Index of Pictures	p. 218
Index of Saints	p. 220
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