Introduction -- The Holy Family / Erica Tighe Campbell. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton / Maggie Philpot -- Dominic De Guzman / Ren�ee Darline Roden -- St. Teresa of Avila / Madison Chastain -- St. Brigid / Kerry Campbell -- Our lady undoer of knots / Marie Heimann -- Sts. Priscilla and Aquila / India Jade McCue -- St. Cyprian / Marcie Alvis Walker -- St. Ignatius of Loyola / Fr. James Martin -- Sts. Perpetua and Felicity / Sara Billups -- St. Mary Mackillop / Isabel Morbitzer -- St. �Oscar Romero / Cameron Bellm -- St. John / Eve Tushnet -- St. Dismas / Elise Crawford Gallagher -- St. Bernadette / Jessica Gerhardt -- St. Brendan / Sarah Quint -- St. Hildegard of Bingen / Meghan Tschanz -- St. Peregrine / Abby Ellis -- St. Zoe / Cara Meredith -- Madonna and Child / Camille Hernandez -- St. Simeon Stylites the younger / Gracie Morbitzer -- St. Madeleine Sophie Barat / Leticia Ochoa Adams -- Sts. Sergius and Bacchus / Theo Swinford -- St. Kevin / Tracy Balzer -- St. Paul / Ryan J. Pelton -- St. John the Baptist / Bond Strong -- St. Juan Diego / Karla Mendoza Arana -- St. Z�elie / Claire Swinarski -- St. Christopher / Gracie Morbitzer -- St. Anne / Erin S. Lane -- St. Martha / Shannon W. Schmidt -- St. Edith Stein / Corynne Staresinic -- St. Jane Frances de Chantal / Stina Kielsmeier-Cook -- Stella Maris / Nya Abernathy -- St. Monica / Tsh Oxenreider -- St. Teresa of Calcutta / Rakhi McCormick -- St. Luke / Solome Haile -- St. Catherine of Bologna / Justina Kopp -- St. Mark Ji Tianxiang / Beth Jenkins Ernest -- St. Th�er�ese of Lisieux / Jenny Nutzman -- Our Lady of Victory / Alex Gotay, Jr. -- St. Kateri Tekakwitha / Kirby Hoberg -- St. Olympias / R�enee Darline Roden -- The Myrrhbearers / Laura Kelly Fanucci -- St. Junia / Jenny Booth Potter -- St. Martin of Tours / Julie Canlis -- St. Elizabeth of Hungary / Kristin Thomas Sancken -- St. Catherine of Alexandria / Christena Cleveland -- St. Dymphna / D. L. Mayfield -- Our Lady of Guadalupe / Victoria Mastrangelo -- The Visitation / Kelly Sankowski -- The Holy Family / Erica Tighe Campbell.
Summary:
"The saints were the original social justice advocates. This stunning collection of contemporary portraits celebrates their diversity and spiritual depth as never before, accompanied by thoughtful reflections from bestselling and influential writers. Over the centuries, the rich diversity and relevance of the saints has been whitewashed, their images portrayed as expressionless, and the lessons of their lives watered down. But artist, writer, and modern iconographer Gracie Morbitzer is painting the truth. The Modern Saints is a celebration of the divergence of ethnicities, ages, abilities, and practices of spiritual pilgrims who transformed the world, and an invitation to connect with historical icons whose lives have astonishing and inspiring relevance for our present-day. Each entry of this striking collection features a contemporary image of the saint, a re-imagining of the space they might hold in society today, and an inspiring prayer to honor each figure. Readers will appreciate each contribution from our current generation's spiritual thought leaders that illuminate the impact and wisdom each historical saint offers us today, the impact and wisdom each historical saint offers us today. Among forty-eight additional spiritual reflections and original paintings, The Modern Saints presents: Fr. James Martin's reflections on the flexibility of St. Ingatius of Loyola to encounter God in everyday life; Tsh Oxenreider's unique appreciation for the endurance of St. Monica with her strong-willed children; Dr. Christena Cleveland's praise for St. Catherine of Alexandria's fight for intersectional justice; Kirby Hoberg's inspiration from the resilience of St. Kateri-the first indigenous American to be canonized-who overcame personal humiliation to cultivate love in her community. With its unique portraits and compelling narrative, this 52-week collection is perfect for devotional reading, as it will move, encourage, and strengthen each reader as they find solidarity and profound belonging within the host of saints"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.