Saintly Women of Modern Times

Saintly Women of Modern Times

By Joan Carroll Cruz · Published by TAN Books

Overview

This collection presents seventy-five portraits of Catholic women of the past century whose extraordinary holiness set them on the path to sainthood, showing that sanctity is attainable in a variety of states of life. Drawing on the Church’s tradition of hagiography and rooted in Scripture and authentic witness, it offers modern examples of faith lived with love, courage, and perseverance for God and neighbor. 

• Profiles seventy-five Catholic women whose lives manifested heroic virtue and holiness.
• Includes laywomen, mothers, workers, and professionals who witnessed to Christ in diverse circumstances.
• Shows how ordinary struggles and everyday life can become occasions for sanctity. 
• Written by a respected author of saint biographies who draws on tradition and testimony. 
• Provides inspiration and companionship for readers striving for holiness in modern times. 

Intended Audience

Those seeking tradition-rooted examples of holiness lived in the modern world, Catholics desiring inspiration and encouragement on the path to sanctity, and readers looking for accessible biographies that show faithfulness to God in varied states of life.