Blessed Sebastian and the Oxen by Eva K. Betz, from the Easy Reading Books of Saints and Friendly Beasts series, reader's will learn of Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio, Mexico and the humble and giving life he lived. After accumulating significant wealth as a road builder, Blessed Sebastian gave it all away and entered religious life as a Franciscan at the age of seventy. Upon his death in 1600, many miracles were credited to him, and he was beatified by Pope Pius VI in 1789. Paperback, 48 pages. Recommended for ages 4 to 7 years old.

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Title: Blessed Sebastian and the Oxen
By: Eva K. Betz
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 48
Vendor: Tan Books
Publication Date: 2021

Dimensions: 8.25 X 6.63 X 0.10 (inches)
Weight: 4 ounces
ISBN: 1505121035
ISBN-13: 9781505121032
Ages: 4-7
Stock No: WW5121032

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Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio lived a humble and chaste life in Mexico in the 16th century. There was no job he could not do and no person he would not help. After accumulating a significant amount of wealth as a road builder, Blessed Sebastian gave away his possessions and entered religious life as a Franciscan at the age of seventy. Upon his death in 1600, many miracles were credited to him, and he was beatified by Pope Pius VI in 1789.

Your children will learn many lessons, including hard work and humility, through this story of Blessed Sebastian and his oxen.