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The Miraculous Medal (with Supplemental Reading: Confession Its Fruitful Practice) [Illustrated]
This TAN Books edition of “The Miraculous Medal” by Mary Fabyan Windeatt, features:
- The complete original text, edited and re-typeset by TAN Books
- A supplemental reading section entitled “Confession Its Fruitful Practice” exclusive to this eBook edition
The Miraculous Medal:
"Sister, it couldn't have happened!" declared the priest. "It was all a dream, like the other time." But Sister Catherine was sure she had truly seen Our Lady. And then Our Lady came again! Would the priest ever believe her--and would he ever have the Medals made, as Our Lady has asked? Here are the answers and the wonderful story of what happened when the Blessed Virgin Mary came to St. Catherine Laboure.
Confession Its Fruitful Practice:
This wonderful and practical little book explains clearly and thoroughly how to make a good Confession but in much greater detail than covered in most catechisms. It includes an examination of conscience; contrition and its necessary qualities; the purpose of amendment and its necessary qualities; avoiding the near occasion of sin; the actual Confession of sins to the priest; and the penance given by the priest.
- The complete original text, edited and re-typeset by TAN Books
- A supplemental reading section entitled “Confession Its Fruitful Practice” exclusive to this eBook edition
The Miraculous Medal:
"Sister, it couldn't have happened!" declared the priest. "It was all a dream, like the other time." But Sister Catherine was sure she had truly seen Our Lady. And then Our Lady came again! Would the priest ever believe her--and would he ever have the Medals made, as Our Lady has asked? Here are the answers and the wonderful story of what happened when the Blessed Virgin Mary came to St. Catherine Laboure.
Confession Its Fruitful Practice:
This wonderful and practical little book explains clearly and thoroughly how to make a good Confession but in much greater detail than covered in most catechisms. It includes an examination of conscience; contrition and its necessary qualities; the purpose of amendment and its necessary qualities; avoiding the near occasion of sin; the actual Confession of sins to the priest; and the penance given by the priest.
122 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1949
About the author
Mary Fabyan Windeatt
104 books25 followersMary Fabyan Windeatt was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, in 1910. Interested in music as a child, she received a degree in music from Toronto Conservatory of Music at the age of fifteen and a further degree in music from Mount Saint Vincent College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1927. This same year she moved with her family to San Diego, California, graduating from San Diego State College in 1934 with a degree in business.
She moved to New York to seek employment in the field of advertising but was unsuccessful. With time on her hands, she began to write and in 1934, she sent a story, which was accepted for publication, to a Catholic magazine. She continued to write while pursuing her studies, graduating in 1940 with a master’s degree from Columbia University.
Miss Windeatt eventually contributed verse, book reviews, short stories, and articles to thirty-three different publications and wrote numerous biographies of saints for children. The first biography, Saints in the Sky, The Story of St. Catherine of Siena, was published in 1941. Considerable research went into her books; for example, she traveled to Peru in the summer of 1941 prior to publishing Lad of Lima, The Story of Blessed Martin de Porres in 1942. (St. Martin de Porres was canonized a saint in 1962.) In addition to her biographies, she also wrote the text for twenty-eight Catholic coloring books and was a regular contributor to the monthly Dominican magazine The Torch in which many of her books originally appeared in serial form. A third-order (secular) Dominican, she has been called the “storyteller of the saints”—especially Dominican saints.
Later in life, Miss Windeatt moved near St. Meinrad’s Abbey in St. Meinrad, Indiana with her mother. She died on November 20, 1979.
Under their original titles, the series of saint biographies that Mary Fabyan Windeatt wrote in the 1940’s and 1950’s are currently out of print. However between 1991 and 1994, Tan Books and Publishers, Inc. republished twenty of these saint biographies.
Rich in Roman Catholic culture and doctrine, these books illustrate to both children and adults how the Faith was lived every day by the saints; they inspire us to know, love, and serve God as the saints did. Mary Fabyan Windeatt had the ability to relate much factual information about each saint while seasoning the narrative with the doctrinal truths they lived. While each saint shines forth in these books, these writings also reveal to us Ms. Windeatt’s own strong Catholic beliefs; her faith too lives on.
She moved to New York to seek employment in the field of advertising but was unsuccessful. With time on her hands, she began to write and in 1934, she sent a story, which was accepted for publication, to a Catholic magazine. She continued to write while pursuing her studies, graduating in 1940 with a master’s degree from Columbia University.
Miss Windeatt eventually contributed verse, book reviews, short stories, and articles to thirty-three different publications and wrote numerous biographies of saints for children. The first biography, Saints in the Sky, The Story of St. Catherine of Siena, was published in 1941. Considerable research went into her books; for example, she traveled to Peru in the summer of 1941 prior to publishing Lad of Lima, The Story of Blessed Martin de Porres in 1942. (St. Martin de Porres was canonized a saint in 1962.) In addition to her biographies, she also wrote the text for twenty-eight Catholic coloring books and was a regular contributor to the monthly Dominican magazine The Torch in which many of her books originally appeared in serial form. A third-order (secular) Dominican, she has been called the “storyteller of the saints”—especially Dominican saints.
Later in life, Miss Windeatt moved near St. Meinrad’s Abbey in St. Meinrad, Indiana with her mother. She died on November 20, 1979.
Under their original titles, the series of saint biographies that Mary Fabyan Windeatt wrote in the 1940’s and 1950’s are currently out of print. However between 1991 and 1994, Tan Books and Publishers, Inc. republished twenty of these saint biographies.
Rich in Roman Catholic culture and doctrine, these books illustrate to both children and adults how the Faith was lived every day by the saints; they inspire us to know, love, and serve God as the saints did. Mary Fabyan Windeatt had the ability to relate much factual information about each saint while seasoning the narrative with the doctrinal truths they lived. While each saint shines forth in these books, these writings also reveal to us Ms. Windeatt’s own strong Catholic beliefs; her faith too lives on.
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
November 29, 2018
This is a great story and quick read, about a beautifully humble saint and the creation of the Miraculous Medal. I read this with my kids ranging from age 2 months to 9 years old over 4 - 1 hour time slots. Everyone enjoyed hearing the story and older kids enjoyed helping read it outloud. I love how this series cam be enjoyable and informative to children and adults alike. I definitely would recommend this for a family read aloud book or it is a great read for elementary school aged kids!
November 11, 2021
My friend loaned me this book after realizing I wanted to study Catholicism, and I have to say, it was very informative about the history of the Miraculous Medal and the saint who had a major role in its creation, as well as other people involved. The writing style was poetic, the first line especially, and the passages about the importance of prayer were intense and poignant. A good read for someone looking to start learning about this saint!
February 4, 2025
Miraculous Medal and confession guide
The Miraculous Medal and how it developed through the efforts of a faithful Nun. Perfect to introduce children to the Medal and the salvation of the Catholic faith in France!
The book also includes how to make a good confession at the end. A MUST READ FOR CATHOLICS !
The Miraculous Medal and how it developed through the efforts of a faithful Nun. Perfect to introduce children to the Medal and the salvation of the Catholic faith in France!
The book also includes how to make a good confession at the end. A MUST READ FOR CATHOLICS !
July 17, 2018
This book is simple and a quick read yet it gives the reader a beautiful account of Saint Catherine’s life and how the Miraculous Medal came about. Perfect as a read aloud for those with young children.
April 29, 2024
An excellent introduction to St. Catherine Labore and the Miraculous Medal. She was an amazing, humble woman who wanted to please our Lord.
September 27, 2024
A great introduction and explanation of the Miraculous Medal. Easy to read, easy to understand, and I wanted to know more. Would love to read more in this series.
May 1, 2026
The story of the hard-working and devout Saint Catherine Laboure and the miraculous medal that the Blessed Virgin asked her to create
January 9, 2013
The book is a quick read about the how the Miraculous Medal came about and the graces we receive from wearing it around our neck. I recommend it.
July 13, 2009
Very cute. Very good for kids around age 8-10. Short chapters and an easily understandable story.
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews