St. Aloysius Gonzaga Minibook

St. Aloysius Gonzaga Minibook

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga staple bound printed minibook BK154 by Bob and Penny Lord, published by Journeys of Faith. This Catholic saints minibook offers a concise, citable overview of his life, vocation, and legacy as Patron Saint of Catholic youth, making it useful for personal devotion, classroom study, and Confirmation research.

• Printed staple-bound minibook format for easy reading and portability
• Written by Catholic authors Bob and Penny Lord
• Traces his life from Castiglione delle Stiviere to Rome
• Includes pilgrimage context from his shrine in Mantova, Italy
• Highlights his Jesuit vocation, ascetic life, and service to others
• Helpful for youth ministry, saint reports, and prayerful reflection

Born on March 9, 1568, in the castle of Castiglione delle Stiviere in Lombardy, Aloysius left privilege behind to follow a life of holiness and evangelization. This minibook follows his path through Spain, Florence, Mantua, Casale Monferrato, the Jesuit house of San Andrea, and the Gesu in Rome, where he is buried.

Compared to a longer Catholic book, this printed minibook gives readers a focused introduction they can finish quickly and revisit often. Unlike a general saint summary online, it connects his biography to real places in Italy and to his importance for Catholic youth today. A practical choice for prayer groups, religious education, sacramental preparation, or anyone seeking a compact Lives of the Saints resource.