Married Saints and Blesseds: Through the Centuries

A source of hope and inspiration for those disheartened by Colton Martin A source of hope and inspiration for those disheartened by the state of marriage and the family in our culture, today.. Anniversary or wedding gift material This book gives historical examples of the the reality of marrriage and what it often entails to be done well. The dying blessed saying to her irresponsible husband: "THat was for you," about a hairshirt that she was wearing under her clothes for the conversion of his endangered soul, speaks volumes.. very inspiring sandra Only just begun this book, it's being done in a Catholic Ladies Sodality group, we are enjoying it so far.

But many Catholics don't realize that married couples are called to holiness as well.Fr. The example of these holy men and women is essential to living a truly Catholic married life. Holböck's tells the inspiring stories of over 200 married saints and blesseds from the Virgin Mary and St. Countless saints have been priests or religious, living out lives of penance and sacrifice for the good of the Church. Thérèse of Lisieux. Many illustrations.. Joseph to Margaret of Scotland, King Louis of France, Thomas More, and modern examples like Gianna Molla and Louis and Zélie Martin, parents of St. Important Church documents and scripture passages are also included to further guide and enlighten the reader