Written especially for children, this delightful collection contains the stories that generations of young readers in Msgr. Fitzgerald's Chicago parish came to know and love. Through fifteen engaging stories, each indirectly related to one of the Mysteries of the Rosary, children are helped to understand, appreciate, and develop a love for this treasured Catholic devotion.
The stories range from whimsical tales, such as those of Bennie Volens, the angel of thoughtfulness, and his tiny helper Boris, and Johnny Jones, who grew a disobedient wart on his spiritual nose, to thoughtful lessons on more serious subjects, including the reason for Christ's death, the beauty of suffering, and the pain of being ridiculed. Throughout, the stories remain both entertaining and instructive, conveying important spiritual truths in a manner children can easily understand.
A beloved figure in Catholic children's literature, Msgr. Fitzgerald had a remarkable gift for speaking to young readers in their own language and about the things they most enjoy reading. This charming volume continues to be an excellent introduction to the Rosary and its mysteries for children of all ages.
Details:
Ecclesiastical Permission: 1957
Page Count: 95
Format: Book