| Patrick and the Fire: A Legend about Sai Contributor(s): Bilinsky, Cornelia (Author), Coburn, Maggie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0819860379 ISBN-13: 9780819860378 Publisher: Pauline Books & Media OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Historical |
| LCCN: 2016021512 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.4" W x 7.7" (0.40 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - Ireland |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bevan thinks his life as a goatherd is boring. But when a stranger named Patrick appears, Bevan learns about one God in three persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Bevan tells Patrick of the bonfire the king will light at the festival that night and Patrick decides to light a fire to rival the king's. Patrick's faith keeps the fire burning even when it is doused with water. The king grants Patrick permission to preach about God to the people. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bilinsky, Cornelia: - Cornelia Mary Bilinsky was born and raised in Manitoba, Canada. She received her bachelor of arts degree in English and theology from St. Paul's College at the University of Manitoba. She taught English at the high school level as well as English as a second language at a community college. Cornelia's husband is a Ukrainian Catholic priest. They currently reside in Oshawa, Ontario, and have one daughter and one granddaughter. Since 1981, Cornelia has worked alongside her husband at Ukrainian Catholic parishes in Ontario. She most enjoys teaching children about the faith with stories, plays and songs. Cornelia is the author of 4 titles from Pauline Books & Media: Santa's Secret Story and The Saint Who Fought the Dragon (2011), The Queen and the Cross (2013), and God Is With Me (2014). |