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A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms {Review & Giveaway}

October 28, 2012 By Jenna 32 Comments

Lately I feel like the biggest gap (of many that I am working on constantly because I am a saint on Earth, of course…) in my Catholic faith is my lack of knowledge of the Saints. I mean, I would love to be able to know their stories, tell my kids about them, celebrate their feast days, use that knowledge on Jeopardy to win fat cash. So, I was pretty excited when CatholicFamilyGifts.com asked me to review a copy of Lisa Hendey’s A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms.

Now I know what you’re thinking (or maybe not): “Jenna is a columnist for CatholicMom.com, Lisa Hendey’s brain child. She can’t do an honest review.” I assure you I can. Is that good enough?

Pros:

  • This book is filled with biographies of 52 Saints – the most logical way I can imagine to read this would be to focus on one each week of the year
  • Hendey includes her personal connection and lessons from this particular Saint
  • Each Saint biography includes a Traditions and an Activities section where you can learn ideas to include the family in his or her feast day
  • For each Saint, there is a section of wisdom Hendey learned from his or her life, a prayer that connects to the Saint, Scripture to read each day of that week, and a question to help you think more about how that Saint’s story can work in your life and family

Cons:

  • I love the idea of 52 Saints – one for each week- although, I do hope Hendey comes out with additional volumes of this book so I can learn about more of their lives. There has to be, like, one or two more Saints, right?
  • I appreciate Hendey’s insights about and lessons learned from the lives of each Saint, but, if I had to choose a part I connected with least, it may have been this part. I am usually all business when it comes to non-fiction. If you like a little more human-interest, then you will love this part.

Now, I received this book a couple of weeks back, so no, I have not read the entire thing yet. But, I started with the first Saint, Blessed Virgin Mary, and I am looking forward to reading about St. Monica, JPII, St. Isidore of Seville, and St. Clare of Assisi as the weeks go on.

If there is anything I love most about this book, it would have to be the fact that it motivates me to start my day with prayer. I have a hard time with that. In an ideal world, I would wake up before Ellen, spend some time with my cereal and devotions, and then peacefully and slowly shower and get ready while she slumbers and eventually wakes up with a sparkle in her eye and nary a whimper on her lips. But, you know, that probably won’t happen until we have #2. Har. Har. So, at the very least, this book breaks it down easy for me, is on a subject I have been wanting to read about, and has applicable information that I can use that very day. Can’t beat it.

So, would I suggest you getting a copy? Yes, yes I would. Wouldn’t your wife be super happy if you wrapped this up for her under the tree? She’d be all, “That is so thoughtful that he cares about my spiritual well-being!” Are there any guys reading this? Was that in vain?

And, as usual, all opinions are my own here.

Giveaway

If you want to hang on one second though, I am giving away a copy, and you might be the lucky one! To enter, follow the Rafflecopter directions. They are super easy. Swears. Giveaway ends 12:01am EST on 11/12.

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  1. Lisa Hendey says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    Jenna, thanks for your honest review of my book — I hope the lucky reader who wins the copy being given away enjoys it!

    Reply
    • Jenna says

      October 28, 2012 at 10:19 pm

      I was so excited when I had a chance to review it. I have your first book, and I love that one too!

      Reply
  2. Treva Boulch says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    OK! As a catechist, this would be a real treat to have. Thanks, (lil ol’ me)

    Reply
    • Jenna says

      October 28, 2012 at 10:19 pm

      Good luck :)

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    I, too, love anything that helps me get my daily prayer a little more focused on things other than my “needs” list. Studying the saints with this book looks wonderful! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jenna says

      October 28, 2012 at 10:20 pm

      I totally agree!

      Reply
  4. Joe Sales says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    Awesome post. Hope to win the book. I know someone who this book would be great for.

    Reply
    • Jenna says

      October 28, 2012 at 10:26 pm

      A lovely lady, perhaps?

      Reply
  5. Joe Sales says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Yes, My mom or grandma which are both lovely ladies. I cant forget my wife either. :)

    Reply
    • Jenna says

      October 28, 2012 at 10:30 pm

      What a guy!

      Reply
  6. Colleen Martin says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    My favorite saint is St. Joseph. It would have been so hard living with 2 perfect people all the time :)

    Reply
  7. Jill L says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    St. Therese of Lisieux is my favorite saint right now. She is the patron saint of our Little Flowers group and I truly believe she has helped me every step of the way.

    Reply
    • Jenna says

      October 31, 2012 at 9:50 pm

      She is a good one to be sure. She reminds me of my sister-in-law :)

      Reply
  8. Kat H says

    November 2, 2012 at 6:56 am

    ok is it bad that I don’t know enough about the saints lives to have a favorite?? I’m pretty ashamed of myself!! I have done some recent reading on different saints and St Ambrose has popped up as a pretty awesome guy being one of the original doctors of the church. This book would be great to share with the kids

    Reply
  9. momto8blog says

    November 2, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    oh my gosh! if I do not win the book, I am buying it!!
    My favorite saints are St. teresa of Avila, St Faustina and St. Augustine….and of course. Mary.

    Reply
    • Jenna says

      November 2, 2012 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks for entering and good luck!!

      Reply
  10. courtney says

    November 2, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    pick me! this looks like a great book!

    Reply
    • Jenna says

      November 2, 2012 at 10:35 pm

      best of luck and thanks for entering!

      Reply
  11. paul says

    November 3, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    St Joseph of cupertino is UP there in the list for me!;-) No pun intended!

    Reply
    • Jenna says

      November 3, 2012 at 5:05 pm

      love it! best of luck :)

      Reply
  12. LifebyCynthia (@LifebyCynthia) says

    November 10, 2012 at 12:39 am

    Saint Monica

    Reply
  13. Renee C. says

    November 10, 2012 at 11:37 am

    I remember growing up that my Mom had a wonderful little book about female saints. I was so fascinated by the beautiful pictures and tragic stories. My favorite was St. Agnes who stood up for her convictions and who unfortunately met a tragic death. She always stayed with me because it’s my Mom’s name and my middle name!

    Reply
    • Renee C. says

      November 10, 2012 at 11:38 am

      Oh, I’m in Canada, is that a problem?

      Reply
      • Jenna says

        November 10, 2012 at 10:53 pm

        nah! that’s fine :)

        Reply
        • Renee C. says

          November 11, 2012 at 12:17 am

          haha, thanks! ;)

          Reply
  14. Lynsey says

    November 11, 2012 at 11:22 am

    I have wanted to read this for a long time! It is on my wish list but Christmas gifts are coming first right now. :) Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Reply
  15. Marissa says

    November 11, 2012 at 10:26 am

    Interesting – I like the idea of one a week – but there are so many saints! Saints are my fav of the Catholic Church, so I’m always looking for new ones to read about. I have a few that I talk to regularly, some I need to catch back up with, and others that I’m just waiting to meet!

    Reply

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