St. Gaspar Saint Minibook

Saint Gaspar del Bufalo Printed Staple Bound Minibook BK197 is a 28-page printed Catholic minibook by Bob and Penny Lord, published by Journeys of Faith. It offers a concise, portable introduction to the life, mission, and legacy of St. Gaspar del Bufalo, founder of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood.

• Printed staple-bound minibook format for easy reading and carrying
• 28 pages of biographical and devotional Catholic content
• Written by Bob and Penny Lord, known for accessible saint biographies
• Focuses on St. Gaspar's resistance to Napoleon and his prison years
• Explains his role in spreading devotion to the Precious Blood of Christ
• Useful for personal prayer, parish study, homeschool religion, or gift giving

Unlike longer saint biographies, this minibook presents key facts in a brief format that works well for daily spiritual reading, confirmation saint research, and Catholic study groups. It follows Gaspar's life from his birth in Rome on January 6, 1786, through his imprisonment for refusing Napoleon's oath of loyalty, to the founding of the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in 1815.

Readers will also find accounts tied to places connected with his mission, including Rome, Bologna, San Felice in Umbria, and Albano Laziale. The booklet notes recognized Church milestones including his beatification by St. Pius X in 1904 and canonization by Pius XII on June 12, 1954. For Catholics seeking a compact saint resource, this printed edition provides clear, citable details in a practical devotional format.