My Name is Philomena: A Saint's Story
My Name is Philomena: A Saint's Story
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Winner of the 2024 International Book Award and 2024 Catholic Media Association's Book Award.
For centuries, the story of Saint Philomena was hidden away in the darkness of the ancient catacombs of Rome. Only in recent years has her story finally come to light! In this book, the Virgin-Martyr herself shares the splendid account of her short life: from the first moment she fell in love with God to her final moment on earth, when she laid down her life for Him. Join the Greek princess Philomena as her dangerous and breathtaking story unfolds. Bear witness to how this young “daughter of light” defeated the forces of darkness and inherited the extraordinary title “Powerful with God.”
Reviews
"In this beautifully illustrated, poetic retelling of a lesser-known martyr's life, Fr. Peregrine Fletcher gives today's children a compelling model of the very virtues they'll need to be tomorrow's saints: courage, purity, and rock-solid faith. Read My Name Is Philomena to your own little ones and pray that God will make them a light in the darkness of their age, just as Philomena was in hers."
--Colleen Carroll Campbell, award-winning author
"My Name Is Philomena is a long-awaited Children's book on the life of St. Philomena, Virgin Martyr, whose life ended at the age of 13. It is beautifully illustrated and well-written according to the historical story of her life. It should be in every home library where children can read it often. A helpful story to instill the love of God in all children, who need to have him in their thoughts."
--Susan Hilliard, Caretaker of the National Shrine of St. Philomena, USA, and Executive Board Member of the Universal Archconfraternity of St. Philomena, Italy
"With an artistic style reminiscent of Tomi dePaola, Father Peregrine Fletcher masterfully tells the little-known tale of the martyr Saint Philomena."
--Kathryn Griffin Swegart, award-winning author
"My Name is Philomena: A Saint's Story is a brilliant work of art; a story to be savored by every Catholic! This lovely and original presentation of St. Philomena who is a powerful intercessor, especially for men, women and children who struggle with spiritual battles, is a moving feast for the heart. Fr. Peregrine Fletcher's book is a gift to the Church. May every Catholic home receive this gift. Ponder and pray as you turn these pages. Your heart will be enriched. Highly recommended!"
--Kathleen Beckman, Author and Speaker
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Product Details
Author and Illustrator: Fr. Peregrine Fletcher
48 pages
Hardcover
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This book is a joy to read! It has beautiful illustrations from front to back which enhance the story! Children will enjoy this book on the life of St. Philomena! It makes a great gift!!!
I loved this book because it gives the story of the saint without overwhelming the reader with too much information. It gives enough detail to understand her story. It’s a good book for all ages. I’m planning on preserving it well for my future grandkids.
Beautiful art work with an incredibly touching (true) story of the sweet Princess that was martyred for her faith in Jesus. I love this little girl, Saint Philomena. I have many books on her and this is my latest. Just a gorgeous book with art work and writing that are honorable to this precious Princess who gave up so much at only 13 years of age!
A story of true delight for both children and adults! What eloquent prose and artistically illustrated pages throughout the book. The reader is transported to these miraculous days as St. Philomena heroically withstands the miracles of God. What a great book for Catholic schools and families. I plan to continue to gift this to friends with children. This is a true work of God through Fr. Peregrine.
What a beautifully illustrated and well written book! St. Philomena’s story comes to life in this book revealing her great love for God. It’s a perfect gift for children of all ages that instills virtue and deepens their understanding of heroic Christian love.
For a long time, a children's story of the life of St. Philomena was needed. Very little is available for young ones and none of them, until now, gave enough detail about her life, her trials and her triumph.
Young children need words and imagery to spark their imaginations and love of those heroes like Saint Philomena. This book checks all those boxes. Rhyming words, brightly colored pictures, lovely sturdy covers and a striking cover image make this book a treasure for young and old.
Despite efforts to derail her as a person and a martyr of Christ, she is now more popular than ever in the minds and hearts of Christians everywhere. She challenges each of us to prove our love, daily, for God.
Buy this book for the princesses in your life, for the young and for the elderly who love the images and the story. I have bought several for Godchildren gifts and now for nursing homes.
Great book! Great story! Great Saint!