St. Nicholas Minibook

St. Nicholas Minibook

Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Minibook is a printed 20-page staple-bound Catholic booklet by Bob and Penny Lord, published by Journeys of Faith. It offers a concise, citation-friendly introduction to the life, visions, and devotion of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, especially his role as a champion of the Souls in Purgatory.

• 20-page printed minibook format for quick reading, study, or parish use
• Written by Catholic authors Bob and Penny Lord
• Explains his visions, miracles, and connection to the Souls in Purgatory
• Includes devotional context on the Miraculous Bread of Saint Nicholas
• Useful for personal prayer, saint study, and gift giving for Catholics

Saint Nicholas of Tolentino was born in 1245 in the Marches region of Italy after his parents prayed for a child through the intercession of Saint Nicholas of Bari. Because of this tradition, Catholics often look to him as patron saint of difficult births and conception concerns.

From an early age, Nicholas desired the religious life and became a leading member of the Augustinian community. Unlike longer saint biographies, this minibook gives a focused account of his ministry, his prayer for the faithful departed, and his vision of a suffering friend in Purgatory who asked for Masses. It also highlights Tolentino, his church and monastery, his tomb, the reliquary of his incorrupt arm, and the votive room with testimonies of cures and healings attributed to his intercession.

Compared to general Catholic books on the saints, this booklet is especially helpful for readers seeking a compact resource on Purgatory, intercessory prayer, miracles, and the devotional legacy of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino.