This is a biography of a famous saint. From the intro: "THE name of the glorious virgin and martyr, Saint Philomena, is not as well known to the youth of our country as it should be. From the beginning of the present century, this saint has been singularly honored in Italy as the patroness of youth, and the fruits of this devotion have been truly miraculous. The present reprint is from an authorized Dublin edition; we had hoped to have the holy privilege of translating the life of this youthful saint, but we found others had anticipated us in the pious undertaking. The extraordinary devotion of one of the most celebrated personages of modern times-the Cure d'Ars-to this saint, lends a new and holy charm to her name, while its amazing fruits show how powerful she is with God. His biographer tells us that the cure's devotion to this holy virgin and martyr, whom he was accustomed to call his "dear little saint," was almost chivalrous. There was the most touching sympathy between them. "She granted every thing to his prayers; he refused nothing to her love. He set down to her account all the graces and wonders which contributed to the celebrity of the pilgrimage of Ars. It was all her work; he had nothing whatever to do with it." Speaking of this devotion of the cure, Dr. Manning, the present Archbishop of Westminster, says: "Mysterious and wonderful is the sympathy which thrills through the communion of saints, unbroken by distance, undimmed by time, unchilled by death! 'The youthful saint' went forth from her mother's arms to die for Christ; the lictor's ax cropped the budding lily, and pious hands gathered up and laid it in the tomb; and so fifteen centuries went by, and none on earth thought upon the virgin martyr who was following the Lamb whithersoever He went, till the time came when the Lord would have her glory to appear; and then He chose a champion for her in the lonely, toilworn priest, to whom He had given a heart as childlike, and a love as heroic as her own; and He gave her to be the helpmate of his labors, and bade her stand by him to shelter his humility behind the brightness of her glory, lest he should be affrighted at the knowledge of his own power with God."

The name of the glorious virgin and martyr, Saint Philomena, is not as well known to the youth of our country as it should be. From the beginning of the present century, this saint has been singularly honored in Italy as the patroness of youth, and the fruits of this devotion have been truly miraculous.

Though nothing historical is known of her, she was declared a Saint in 1837, only 35 years after discovery of her relics. Here is the whole incredible story, plus many accounts of her tremendous favors and miracles. Another St. Jude to call on in our desperate needs.

Though nothing historical is known of her, she was declared a Saint in 1837, only 35 years after discovery of her relics. Here is the whole incredible story, plus many accounts of her tremendous favors and miracles. Another St. Jude to call on in our desperate needs. Impr. 192 pgs, PB

A princess conceived after the prayerful conversion of her parents, Philomena was always special. She vowed herself to Jesus at a young age and was soon put through the ultimate test: the test of her love for her Spouse. This is the incredible true story of a girl who knew that Jesus is worth everything and that her purity was worth dying for. St. Philomena: The Story of a Stubborn Little Princess was written to draw people closer to the teen saint and inspire them to follow her example of purity and love of God. It is a religious biography aimed toward young adults but has already proven to be just as inspirational to those of all ages. This book is a fast-paced and gripping read that will leave you feeling closer to one of the youngest saints in the Catholic Church. It is a story about a young princess who defied a Roman Emperor and gave up her life while following Jesus. Like a bright light in the darkness of our culture, St. Philomena is waiting to tell you her story in this charming and relatable tale.

A role model for the young of today! One of the most popular Saints of the day, thanks to many of our famous Saints, such as St. John Vianney. We go from Rome where her relics were unearthed to her shrine in Mugnano del Cardinale, Italy. Discover how her life and martyrdom was revealed. Learn about the miracles attributed to her.