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Lock arms with a young man and his crucifix as he dares brawling teens to throw the first stone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are all called to follow Christ in our own ways. This book will inflame your heart with vivid storytelling, saintly challenges, prayers, images, and more. Discover how you can set your world ablaze with love for the Lord  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures: Saint Dominic Savio; Saint Teresa of the Andes; Saint Kizito; Blessed Chiara Luce Badano; Saint Stanislaus Kostka; Saint Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception; Blessed Pedro Calungsod; and Saint Maria Goretti.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eView sample pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Lisa M. Hendey, CatholicMom.com webmaster: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're a mom of teens like me, you're constantly on the lookout for books and resources that will help inspire your family. With this new book by Colleen Swaim -- her first, but hopefully just the start of a prolific writing career -- we discover a treasure of the faith for Catholics young and old. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAblaze is aimed at teens, but truthfully, the resources contained within this book will aid anyone looking to grow in sanctity and faith. Colleen profiles the lives of eight young saints and blesseds, sharing their path to sainthood with accounts that are filled with insight and detail. She has a voice that truly manages to bring these stories to life. Perhaps it's her work as a high school teacher that has provided her with an insight into what will move, challenge and inspire young people. Ablaze is filled with so much more than simply biographical details, including sidebars, vocabulary descriptions, maps, sacramental lessons, and even recipes. 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This sequel will continue to set your heart ablaze with vivid storytelling, saintly challenges, prayers, images, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaints in Radiate include: \u003cbr\u003eSaint Marie-Bernarde Soubirous (Bernadette) \u003cbr\u003eSaint Rose of Viterbo \u003cbr\u003eSaint Lucy \u003cbr\u003eBlessed Laura Vicuna \u003cbr\u003eSaint Agned of Rome \u003cbr\u003eSaint Aloysius Gonzaga \u003cbr\u003eSaint Peter Yu Tae-chol \u003cbr\u003eBlessed Ceferino Namuncura \u003cbr\u003eSaint Louis Ibaraki and the Japanese Martyrs \u003cbr\u003eSaint Gabriel Possenti \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperback \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eView sample pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49797144805649,"sku":"CIN0764821474G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49925969772817,"sku":"GOR009789275","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49976389501201,"sku":"CIN0764821474VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":50984263057681,"sku":"NIN9780764821479","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":53648071819537,"sku":"CIN0764821474A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0764821474.jpg?v=1750882730"},{"product_id":"dare-to-be-more-book-colleen-swaim-9780764828553","title":"Dare to Be More","description":"Unofficially known as \"the patron saint of the internet.\" Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991-2006) is a role model for today's teens and adolescents. 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