Daily Lessons from the Saints: 52 Weeks of Inspiration and Encouragement

by Father Brice Higginbotham

Overview

Lessons from the lives of the saints—a year of daily wisdom and inspiration

The saints inspire us, instruct us, and intercede with God for us. Incorporate their wisdom into your life with Daily Lessons from the Saints. Every week, you'll get to know a different saint—and every day, you'll explore new ways to emulate their faithfulness. The short readings take just 5 minutes or less, so you can easily find time to reflect.

Discover what it means to live a life of heroic faith, and focus your intentions through brief practices and prayers. Follow the book alongside the liturgical calendar, or read at your own pace; whatever your approach, the saints will accompany you step by step on your journey closer to God.

Daily Lessons from the Saints includes:

• 52 Weeks, 365 days—Connect more deeply by focusing on a single saint (or a pair of saints) every week, with seven daily readings about their lives and legacy.
• Thoughtful lessons—Discover lessons, exercises, and practices guided by the week's saint, showing you how to apply their timeless wisdom to your modern life.
• 55+ Canonized saints—Delve into the stories of St. Patrick, St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Peter & St. Paul, St. Josephine Bakhita, and many more.

Bring the wisdom of the saints into your day with Daily Lessons from the Saints.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781647397470
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	11/03/2020
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

FATHER BRICE HIGGINBOTHAM is a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana, where he serves as pastor of Holy Cross Parish and chaplain for Central Catholic School. He received his master’s degree in theological studies from Notre Dame Seminary.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

How to Use This Book xi

Week 1 Mary, Queen of All Saints 1

Week 2 St. Basil & St. Gregory 5

Week 3 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 9

Week 4 St. Anthony of the Desert 13

Week 5 St. Francis de Sales 17

Week 6 St. Simeon & St. Anna 21

Week 7 St. Josephine Bakhita 25

Week 8 St. José Luis Sánchez del Río 29

Week 9 St. Katharine Drexel 33

Week 10 St. Perpetua & St. Felicity 37

Week 11 St. Frances of Rome 41

Week 12 St. Patrick 45

Week 13 St. Cyril of Jerusalem 49

Week 14 St. Joseph 53

Week 15 St. Isidore 57

Week 16 St. George 61

Week 17 St. Mark 65

Week 18 St. Catherine of Siena 69

Week 19 St. Athanasius 73

Week 20 St. Matthias 77

Week 21 St. Rita of Cascia 81

Week 22 St. Bede the Venerable 85

Week 23 St. Charles Lwanga & Companions 89

Week 24 St. Anthony of Padua 93

Week 25 St. Aloysins Gonzaga 97

Week 26 St. Peter & St. Paul 101

Week 27 St. Thomas 105

Week 28 St. Maria Goretti 109

Week 29 St. Kateri Tekakwitha 113

Week 30 St. Mary Magdalene 117

Week 31 St. Martha 121

Week 32 St. Ignatius of Loyola 125

Week 33 St. Jean Vianney 129

Week 34 St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross 133

Week 35 St. Lawrence 137

Week 36 St. Rose of Lima 141

Week 37 St. Monica 145

Week 38 St. Gregory the Great 149

Week 39 St. Teresa of Calcutta 153

Week 40 St. Helena 157

Week 41 St. Hildegard of Bingen 161

Week 42 St. Matthew 165

Week 43 St. Michael, St. Gabriel & St. Raphael 169

Week 44 St. Thérèse of Lisieux 173

Week 45 St. Francis of Assisi 177

Week 46 St. Teresa of Ávila 181

Week 47 St. Margaret Mary Alacoque 185

Week 48 St. Martin of Tours 189

Week 49 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini 193

Week 50 St. Catherine of Alexandria 197

Week 51 St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin 201

Week 52 St. Thomas Becket 205

Prayers 210

Resources 220

References 222

Index 229

Editorial Reviews

Fr. Higginbotham’s book must be added to your personal library! Following the liturgical rhythm of the church, he shares the beautiful lives of the saints in a relatable way that inspires and gives hope. His theologically rich meditations draw us into the hearts of these saints, and his concrete action points help us to more realistically emulate their lives. Through this book, we become friends with the saints and ultimately, more faithful followers of Christ.” —Fr. Stephen Gadberry

“Wonderfully practical, educational, and spiritually nourishing, Daily Lessons from the Saints is an excellent devotional for young and old alike. Filled with stories of and insights from some of the church’s greatest Saints, prepare to make many new heavenly companions as you journey through the year with St. Josephine Bakhita, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Maria Goretti, and many more!” —Jordan Haddad, Ph.D. (cand.), Director of Lay Ministry Programs and Lay Formation, Notre Dame Seminary

“In Daily Lessons from the Saints, Fr. Brice gives an easy to follow, spiritually rich, and practically insightful introduction to the teaching and examples of a number of the saints that are found in the Catholic Church’s tradition. This book serves as a catalyst of growth for everyone, from the most advanced and educated Catholic to anyone who desires to grow in their knowledge of the saints to anyone looking for an aid in their growth in personal holiness. This book is truly a gift to the faithful and serves as an aid for anyone desiring to grow closer to the saints and the Lord.” —Rev. John David Matherne, Pastor of St. Hilary in Mathews, Diocesan Vocations Director

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