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The Big Book of Women Saints

by Sarah Gallick
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"A fascinating collection that profiles more than 400 inspiring Catholic women." —Library Journal
Most books about the saints are thin on women, especially contemporary women. Even Fr. Alban Butler's popular Lives of the Saints lists far more men than women. No book about the saints could ignore such beloved early martyrs as Agnes of Rome and Lucy of Syracuse, but this new book will introduce you to many new women who have been canonized or beatified in recent decades. Among them are martyrs and mystics, rebellious daughters, loving wives and mothers, reformed prostitutes, restless visionaries, and humble recluses. Of the hundreds of women mentioned, 159 have been canonized or beatified since 1979. Approximately 100 of them lived in the twentieth century.
This book is also unique in that it uses the saint's own words wherever possible, taking advantage of newly discovered archives, memoirs, and other primary sources. It includes resources such as internet shrines and other websites, as well as little-known information on the canonization process.
"A beautiful and concise guide to the luminous women who inspire us to deeper faith." —Edward L. Beck, author of God Underneath: Spiritual Memoirs of a Catholic Priest

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    November 21, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9780061956560

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    • English

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    • Library Journal

      April 1, 2007
      Editor-turned-author Gallick (founding member, Catholic Women at Work) has put together a fascinating collection that profiles more than 400 inspiring Catholic women. The book is organized by days of the year, each corresponding to a saint or group of saints. Well-known figures (e.g., Mother Teresa and Joan of Arc) are included, but because of the focus on women, less well-known figures (e.g., Saint Zita of Lucca and Saint Wiborada of Saint Gall, patron saint of librarians) also get attention. Many of these women have been canonized or beatified by Pope John Paul II; indeed, some 100 of them are contemporary, and this is refreshing, as 20th-century women are not typically included in such works. Catholics and Christians will enjoy the religious nature of the stories, while everyone can appreciate these remarkable women's lives. An introduction explains the canonization process, and a nice bibliography lists books and web sites. A refreshing view of Christianity from a feminine perspective; essential for religious reference and recommended for most libraries.Jennifer Kuncken, Williamsburg Regional Lib., VA

      Copyright 2007 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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