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Just Stories: The Kind That Never Grow Old
Good Books are wise counselors. They point out the right way in the devious paths of life. Have we not often stood at the juncture of two roads, the one of righteousness and the other of unfaithfulness, and was it not then that some golden little book acted the part of an opportune adviser and directed us down the highway of truth? Is there one of us who can truthfully say that good books have not been his loyal and trustworthy helpers, his vigilant guardians in life's intricate ways? This unpretentious little book of goodness stories, a companion volume to "Tell Us Another," must speak for itself.
This is a charming volume of short stories for Catholic children. In it are 48 stories designed to teach morals and the truths of the faith. (Summary from the introduction to the book and Maria Therese)
This is a charming volume of short stories for Catholic children. In it are 48 stories designed to teach morals and the truths of the faith. (Summary from the introduction to the book and Maria Therese)
190 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1929
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About the author
Winfrid Herbst
57 booksFather Winfrid Herbst, S.D.S. was born in 1891 in Poygan, Wisconsin.
All his studies for the priesthood were done at Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz, where he also spent his Novitiate year, beginning in 1914.
He made his profession of vows on October 26, 1915, and was ordained a priest in St. Ambrose Chapel on August 28, 1921.
Father Winfrid was a gifted writer, with a talent he would use throughout his entire religious life. Until 1953, he lived in St. Nazianz, serving as writer and editor in the Publishing Department.
For many years, he edited the very popular Salvatorian publications, “Manna” and “The Savior’s Call.”
He also wrote hundreds of articles, brochures, books, and pamphlets, the topics of which ranged from the history of the Society and the lives of the saints, to spiritual advice columns and popular devotions of the time.
In later life, he developed the Salvatorian Cassette Tape Apostolate, directed towards those who had difficulty reading. In addition to his own writings, he also translated many of the German documents and books from the Society’s history. For three years, he served as spiritual director of the students at Divine Savior Seminary in Lanham, Maryland; and for eleven years, he was retreat master in Jordan Seminary in Menominee, Michigan. He returned to St. Nazianz in 1967, and he remained with the community during its relocation to the Jordan House in Milwaukee in 1985. The following year, failing health demanded greater care, which he received at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Milwaukee until his death on September 18, 1988. At the time of his
death at the age of 97, he was the oldest Salvatorian priest in the world.
Introspective and quiet by nature, people got to know Father Winfrid more from his writings than in person.
His popular writings from the first half of the twentieth century, which reflected a piety from simpler times, continued to be sought by nostalgic readers long after his death.
All his studies for the priesthood were done at Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz, where he also spent his Novitiate year, beginning in 1914.
He made his profession of vows on October 26, 1915, and was ordained a priest in St. Ambrose Chapel on August 28, 1921.
Father Winfrid was a gifted writer, with a talent he would use throughout his entire religious life. Until 1953, he lived in St. Nazianz, serving as writer and editor in the Publishing Department.
For many years, he edited the very popular Salvatorian publications, “Manna” and “The Savior’s Call.”
He also wrote hundreds of articles, brochures, books, and pamphlets, the topics of which ranged from the history of the Society and the lives of the saints, to spiritual advice columns and popular devotions of the time.
In later life, he developed the Salvatorian Cassette Tape Apostolate, directed towards those who had difficulty reading. In addition to his own writings, he also translated many of the German documents and books from the Society’s history. For three years, he served as spiritual director of the students at Divine Savior Seminary in Lanham, Maryland; and for eleven years, he was retreat master in Jordan Seminary in Menominee, Michigan. He returned to St. Nazianz in 1967, and he remained with the community during its relocation to the Jordan House in Milwaukee in 1985. The following year, failing health demanded greater care, which he received at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Milwaukee until his death on September 18, 1988. At the time of his
death at the age of 97, he was the oldest Salvatorian priest in the world.
Introspective and quiet by nature, people got to know Father Winfrid more from his writings than in person.
His popular writings from the first half of the twentieth century, which reflected a piety from simpler times, continued to be sought by nostalgic readers long after his death.
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September 28, 2020
85/100 (= 5.0/6) ≈ 5 Stars
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Not for the youngest of kids, since the language is a bit loftier than others in this class. But good stories. Not a few are even great, and a few are even excellent!
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Not for the youngest of kids, since the language is a bit loftier than others in this class. But good stories. Not a few are even great, and a few are even excellent!
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