Book 1: Sister Aloysius Comes to Mercyville
Join Sister Aloysius, an energetic, joyful young sister, as she steps off the bus and begins her walk to Our Lady of Sorrows parish in Mercyville on a hot July afternoon. In Sister Aloysius Comes to Mercyville, learn how Sister Aloysius happily makes use of her suffering in the heat of the summer day by uniting her discomfort to the agony of Christ on the cross. Along the way she meets a young boy Pio who will be in her second-grade class. Pio helps her with her bag and the two have a very interesting talk about St. Aloysius and patron saints as well as about St. Peter, the first pope. This 8½ x 11 inch book has full color illustrations throughout to capture the interest of young readers and pre-readers. A parent page at the end provides additional information and Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church references for additional study, making this book a great choice for Catholic parents as well as Catholic educators. This book holds the Catholic Writer's Guild Seal of Approval. Available in both hardback and paperback.
Book 1 Sample Pages
Book 2: Sister Aloysius Arrives at Our Lady of Sorrows
In this book join Sister Aloysius as she makes her way to Our Lady of Sorrows Church and School. As she and Pio, the little boy who will be her second-grade student, make their way there, they talk about how very sad the Blessed Mother Mary must have been over the sufferings of her son Jesus Christ. Sister and Pio go back in time recalling the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Sister Aloysius Arrives at Our Lady of Sorrows is the second book in the Sister Aloysius series. The 8½ x 11 inch format with full color illustrations throughout bring the Sorrows of Mary to life. For addditional study and discussion of the Sorrows of Mary, a parent page has been included at the end with additional information and references from the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, making this book an excellent choice for Catholic parents and educators. Catholic Writer's Guild Seal of Approval. Available in both hardback and paperback.
Book 2 Sample Pages
Book 3: Sister Aloysius Gets Ready for the First Day of School
In Sister Aloysius Gets Ready for the First Day of School, follow the continuing story of Sister Aloysius as she prepares for her first teaching assignment. This book, the third in the Sister Aloysius series, has Sister Aloysius making an early morning visit to the Blessed Sacrament before preparing her classroom for the beginning of school. Sister Aloysius has help from Pio, a second grade student whom Sister Aloysius met upon arriving in Mercyville, and his sister Catherine. Sister, Pio, and Catherine discuss the 3 o’clock Hour of Mercy and the importance of appealing to Our Lord’s mercy during this time. Colorful illustrations throughout the 8½ x 11 inch book will keep the attention of young readers and pre-readers as they learn about the visits to the Blessed Sacrament and the Hour of Mercy. The story also provides a great discussion starter about why we genuflect and use holy water. Parent pages at the back provide information for discussion and further study. Catholic Writer’s Guild Seal of Approval. Available in both hardback and paperback.
Book 3 Sample Pages
Book 4: Sister Aloysius Says “Pray, Pray, Pray”
In Sister Aloysius Says “Pray, Pray, Pray”, Sister Aloysius and her students discuss the many ways that people can pray, including offering of our days and nights to Jesus for the glory of God and the salvation of souls. Catholic parents and educators will find this book to be a valuable resource for teaching children how to "pray without ceasing" as St. Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:17. The story is brought to life in an 8½ x 11 book with full color illustrations on every page. This book is sure to capture the interest of Catholic children of all ages. It is an excellent book for parents to read to their children as well. For parents and educators there is a section at the end which provides information for further discussion. Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church references, as well as additional resources, are included to facilitate discussion and further study. This book is a wonderful resource for making children aware of the many ways they can live their days closely with Jesus Christ. Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval. Available in both hardback and paperback.
