Summary: Episodes and sayings from the lives of the great Saints, St Teresa of Avila, St Francis de Sales, St Vincent De Paul etc, that exemplify the 12 most common Christian virtues: perfection, humility, mortification, patience, meekness, obedience, simplicity, diligence, prayer, confidence, charity and union. Can be picked up and read for only a few minutes with great benefit. One of the most moving, powerful Catholic books we know--will enflame the reader with love of God and desire for Christian perfection. Impr. 384 pgs, PB