Bøger af Colleen Swaim

Ablaze II: More Stories of Daring Teen Saints will continue to set your heart on fire. Whether you are young or merely a youth at heart, you will be inspired by the heroism of these teenage saints. Young male and female teen saints from various places in

Following Christ is not always easy, but takes courage, patience, and love. In "Ablaze: Stories of Daring Teen Saints, " Colleen Swaim examines the lives of eight young men and women who were set fire with the Spirit and set free to live lives of extraordinary virtue.All became saints for the outgoing, against-the-current heroism of their teen years. Read how Chiara Luce, an Italian high school student, faced cancer joyfully, inspiring thousands to throng her funeral in song. Follow Kizito, a brand-new Christian, as his faith is challenged by a king and he is marched to his death for standing firm. From martyrdom to missionary life and from sickness to the silence of religious life, these teens show that we are all called to follow Christ in our own unique ways. These stories come alive with vivid storytelling and saintly challenges designed to inspire reflection and enflame your heart. Through prayers, images, and maps, catch a glimpse of a saint's world that carries lessons for our own--and discover how you can set our world ablaze with love for the Lord!

El beato Carlo Acutis, conocido oficialmente como el patrón de Internet, es un modelo a seguir para los adolescentes de hoy en día. Un adolescente corriente de la generación del milenio, que disfrutaba con el fútbol, los ordenadores y los videojuegos, pero también estaba comprometido con la misa, la confesión y la oración. Utilizaba sus conocimientos informáticos para difundir la devoción a la Eucaristía y la comprensión de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia. Le diagnosticaron leucemia y solo tenía 15 años cuando murió. Fue beatificado por el Papa Francisco en Asís el 10 de octubre de 2020.

Walk in faith on campus and beyond...Your College Faith: Own It! serves as a field guide to faith for the student transitioning to, or seeking to make a fresh start in, the realm of college or university life. The authors help alleviate common fears about making it in college and encourage the student to experience faith in a Christian commuity that serves the unique pastoral needs of young adults. Topics covered include taking ownership of your faith life on campus, maintaining balance in life to increase chances of success on campus, finding a Catholic community on campus, giving back through service work, discerning your vocation, taking advantage of social media and avoiding its pitfalls, and using church documents and spiritual writings to deepen your faith life.