The Sacraments in Action Review: I’ve enjoyed The Saint Chronicles graphic novel collection by Sophia Press, so when I discovered they offered a similar book…

This historical fiction for teens focuses on the persecution of Catholics in England during the late 1500s.

CatholicMom.com writers share their favorite books about the Eucharist for children.

The lives of the saints can help demonstrate the truth of the Eucharist and help foster devotion in both children and adults.

Pictures of Me is another amazing middle-grade book by Marilee Haynes. This author really has a knack for writing about those tumultuous middle-school years.

Little Spark of Life by Courtney Siebring, published by Paraclete Press, is a pro-life picture book that features a mom and dad explaining about the developing baby in the mommy’s tummy to an older brother.

A charming new picture book written by Glenys Nellist and published by Paraclete Press helps young children celebrate the beauty of God’s gift of creation.

This book is full of fascinating, but heart-breaking stories of teens who gave everything for their faith. Most of these teen saints will be unfamiliar, but their stories of steadfast courage are all incredible. These teens all lost their lives at a young age through disease or violence, but there is so much we can learn from these brave young souls.

In The Gift and Grace of Homeschooling: A Gift to Homeschooling Mothers, Michelle Heekin shares what she has learned through her twenty-five years of marriage and parenting/homeschooling four children. In a series of twenty letters, she provides information and encouragement to other homeschooling mothers.

There were many enjoyable aspects to this story. As a mystery-lover, I always enjoy a good whodunnit. So, the storyline of the missing chalice lured me right in and kept me guessing until the end.