Title: Saints Maligned Misunderstood and Mistreated Authors: Bob and Penny Lord Publisher: Journeys of Faith Format: Paperback 256 Pages The Lives of the Saints often seem very romantic and idyllic. However, many of our brothers and sisters who have reached the Communion of Saints have paid dearly for the glory the Lord has bestowed on them. Join us as we share in the lives of just some of our Heavenly Family who have suffered greatly, sometimes at the hands of their own families or communities. Chapters in this book: Saint Benedict Father of Western Monasticism Founder of Benedictines Saint Alphonsus Ligouri Lawyer, Founder, Religious Superior Doctor of the Church Saint Gerard Majella Patron of Expectant Mothers Saint Joan of Arc Heroine Co-Patroness of France Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Patroness of Widows, Young girls the Poor Saint Basil the Great Doctor of the Church Defender of the Faith Saint Bernardine of Siena Apostle of Italy Friar Minor Missionary Saint Bonaventure Doctor of the Church Second Founder of Franciscan Order Blessed Angela Foligno Thirteenth Century Mystic Passionate Lover of Jesus Saint Peter Claver Patron Saint of African Slaves Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Doctor of the Church Last Father of the Early Church Pope Pius XII Man of Peace, Prophet, Protector of Victims of War