Gerard Majella: Guardian of Mothers (Saints and Me!) - Softcover

Yoffie, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764822934 ISBN 13: 9780764822933

Publisher: Liguori Publications, 2014

Synopsis

Gerard Majella was devoted to the service of God. As a Redemptorist lay brother he served as a sacristan, gardener, cook, carpenter, porter, and many other humble positions. He was a kind and gentle man, always willing to help others. God blessed St. Gerard Majella with special charisms and miraculous cures. His feast day is celebrated on October 16. He is the patron saint of lay brothers and expectant mothers.

 

THEME: HELP

 

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Gerard Majella was devoted to the service of God. He was a kind and gentle man, always willing to help others. As a Redemptorist lay brother, he contributed to his community and brought others closer to God. God blessed St. Gerard with special gifts and miraculous cures. How can we help others like Gerard Majella?

About the Author:

Barbara Yoffie has been in Catholic education for 35 years as both a primary grades classroom teacher and religion education coordinator. Currently, she is the coordinator of religious education at St. Clement of Rome Elementary School, St. Louis, MO. She is a well-known presenter on a variety of topics, including seasons of the Church year, saints, creative activities, and praying with children. Yoffie has a master’s degree in religious education administration from Loyola University, New Orleans, a bachelor’s degree in art education, and a certificate of religious studies, from Paul VI Institute, St. Louis. She is the author of several pamphlets and booklets on saints and choosing confirmation saints.

About this edition

• Publisher: Liguori Publications
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0764822934
• ISBN 13: 9780764822933
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Borgatti Katherine