Patron Saint of First Communicants: The Story of Blessed Imelda Lambertini (Stories of the Saints for Young People Ages 10 to 100)
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (888 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 089555416X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 82 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars jarbb This is a wonderfully inspiring story for second graders and those older!. Great book to read with your first communicant 5andcounting This book is probably a 3rd/4th grade reading level. Even though he could have read it himself, I read it to my son the year he was making his first communion. It was a wonderful way to solidify and enhance all that he had been learning about the eucharist. And it gave us one-on-one time. It also brought up questions he had and allowed me to teach him more, which I think has enriched his faith. I don't think he'll ever forget that the eucharist is the real body and blood of Jesus and this book helps to solidify that.. Patron Saint of First Communicants by Mary Fabyan Windeatt In Patron Saint of First Communicants: The Story of Blessed Imelda Lamabertini, Mary Fabyan Windeatt makes young Imelda come alive for any reader age 8 to 80. Whatever your age, be inspired by the holiness and simplicity of this young girl who gives her life for Jesus. Grow in your love and appreciation for the Holy Eucharist as you experience Imelda's yearning. Read and see how Imelda's great desire to receive Jesus in Holy Communion is finally fulfilled in an unexpected and miraculous way! The ending is sure to bring tears to your eyes.
Unfortunately, her parents could not give her this one present--Our Lord in Holy Communion. But Imelda decided to ask Our Lord Himself. Gifts were piled high for 5-year-old Imelda\'s birthday. What would He reply? This book gives the answer and tells how little Imelda came to be the Patroness of First Communicants.. Imelda was delighted, but still she asked, \"I was wondering if I could have just one more present.\" \"Greedy girl!\" laughed her father
Later she sent one of her stories to a Catholic magazine, and after it was accepted, she continued to write. After living with her mother in St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Mary Fabyan Windeatt lived from 1910-1979 and grew up in Saskatchewan, Canada. In total she composed at least twenty-one children???s boo
In total she composed at least twenty-one children???s books, as well as periodical children???s pages written for The Torch, a monthly Dominican magazine. Thomas Aquinas, St. Meinrad, Indiana, she died on the twentieth of November, 1979.. About the AuthorMary Fabyan Windeatt lived from 1910-1979 and grew up in Saskatchewan, Canada. After living with her mother in St. Later she sent one of her stories to a Catholic magazine, and after it was accepted, she continued to write. Mary Windeatt is most renowned for her many novels of the saints, which she wrote specifically for children, including lives on the Children o