My Name is Philomena: A Saint's Story

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