Father Alban Butler’s Lives of the Saints is one of the most well-known and well-loved Catholic books. It has been a perpetual best-seller and a supply of edifying knowledge for over two-hundred years!
Many have even said that Lives of the Saints is the only book to rank immediately after the Bible and The Imitation of Christ as the most important, popular, and authoritative work of Catholic literature.
Father Butler’s style is uniquely reverent and prayerful. For each day of the year, he includes a saint and lesson that helps us imitate the saints and their virtues. Reading these lessons and stories will help you to not only know the saints, but to become one.
This version does not include any edits that have been made to Father Butler’s work in the past. Instead, it showcases all of his original brilliant work and his classic style. Additions have been made to include more modern saints, such as St. Catherine Labouré, St. Thérèse of the Little Flower, and Pope St. Pius X in keeping with Father Butler’s holy and prayerful style.
“The saints are like the stars. In his providence Christ conceals them in a hidden place that they may not shine before others when they might wish to do so. Yet they are always ready to exchange the quiet of contemplation for the works of mercy as soon as they perceive in their heart the invitation of Christ.”
– St. Anthony of Padua
- Author:
- Fr. Alban Butler
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Pages:
- 464
- Publication Date:
- 7/1/1995
- Product Format:
- Paperbound
- Height:
- 8.50
- Width:
- 5.50
8 Reviews
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a book for every Catholic home
As Catholics, we need to stay close to those who gave their lives for our faith.
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Gift
This was a gift for a new Catholic. She has made no comment on it yet. However I chose this so she could learn about any different saints.
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Great daily devotional
Loving this devotional. Big fan of TAN books! Ships quickly and arrived on time or early.
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Provides period of time lived,
Provides period of time lived, a little of family and contributions helping to earn sainthood. Just enough info to be able to acknowledge and perhaps seek a biography for more information on your favorites
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lives of the saints by Butler
A daily , inspirational, incredible, motivational, purpose driven work. AMUST READ!!
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Saints
Finally I have a source to learn more about saints. How better to obtain encouragement and example for my own life than to read about saints. The book has good-sized print and is well organized. A book that's good for a gift.
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No one should be without
No one should be without this delightful guide to the saints for each day of the year as a tool for understanding their significance in the life of the Church by the actions of their lives.
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Lives Of The Saints: For Everyday In The Year
Lovely book, very edifying.
