Saint Benedict 24-Page Minibook

Saint Benedict Minibook BK185 is a printed 24-page staple-bound Catholic minibook by Bob and Penny Lord, published by Journeys of Faith. It offers a concise introduction to Saint Benedict, Father of Western Monasticism and founder of the Benedictine Order, making it useful for personal reading, parish study, or gift giving.

• 24-page printed minibook in a compact staple-bound format
• Focuses on Saint Benedict and his twin sister, Saint Scholastica
• Traces key places linked to his life, including Norcia, Subiaco, and Monte Cassino
• Based on the authors' book “Saints, Maligned, Misunderstood, and Mistreated”
• Includes context on Benedictine history and the growth of monastic life in the Fifth Century
• Features material connected to the authors' travels and interview with the Abbot of Subiaco Abbey, Arkansas

Compared to a full-length Catholic book, this minibook gives readers a faster, more portable way to learn about one of the Church’s most influential saints. It is well suited for prayer groups, RCIA resource tables, Catholic school religion classes, confirmation study, and anyone interested in saints, monasticism, or the Saint Benedict medal and cross devotion.

Readers follow Saint Benedict from his noble birth in Norcia to his studies in Rome and the founding of monasteries that shaped Western Christian life. The narrative also connects his story to places many pilgrims recognize, including the roadways to Spoleto, Cascia, Subiaco, and Monte Cassino. For those seeking a brief but informative Catholic resource, this printed minibook provides clear historical and devotional context in an easy-to-carry format.