Name: Gerard Majella: Guardian of Mothers
Price: 6.74 USD
Availability: BackOrder
ISBN: 9780764822933

Title: Gerard Majella: Guardian of Mothers
By: Barbara Yoffie
Illustrated By: Katherine Borgatti
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 32
Vendor: Liguori Publications
Publication Date: 2014

Dimensions: 8.25 X 5.50 (inches)
Weight: 2 ounces
ISBN: 0764822934
ISBN-13: 9780764822933
Ages: 4-9
Series: Saints and Me!
Stock No: WW822933

Saints are real-life heroes and heroines of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In this series of beautifully illustrated early reader books, these real stories come to life and connect with a today’s children, ages 4 to 9.

Gerard Majella was devoted to the service of God. As a Redemptorist lay brother he served as a sacristan, gardener, cook, carpenter, porter, and many other humble positions. He was a kind and gentle man, always willing to help others. God blessed St. Gerard Majella with special charisms and miraculous cures. His feast day is celebrated on October 16. He is the patron saint of lay brothers and expectant mothers.

Gerard Majella Theme: Help

Katherine Alpha Borgatti is an artist and illustrator native to Louisiana. She is a convert to the Catholic faith and has a passion for Catholic art. Her works include portraits of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesus and various Saints. Katherine resides in Mandeville, Louisiana with her husband Mike and their three children, Matthew, Annamarie and John.