--- title: Book Notes - Saints for Girls, Saints for Boys, and Holy Hours for Mom description: Lindsay Schlegel reviews three great books to fill Easter baskets for the family. --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2018/02/27/book-notes-saints-girls-saints-boys-holy-hours-mom/#) [BOOKS](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/books) # Book Notes - Saints for Girls, Saints for Boys, and Holy Hours for Mom Feb 27, 2018 4:30:00 PM  |  by [Lindsay Schlegel](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lindsay-schlegel) [![Book-Notes-720-x-340-dark-gold-outline-and-medium-blue-pen-_-Notes-light-blue-702x336](http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Book-Notes-720-x-340-dark-gold-outline-and-medium-blue-pen-_-Notes-light-blue-702x336.png)](http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Book-Notes-720-x-340-dark-gold-outline-and-medium-blue-pen-_-Notes-light-blue-702x336.png) One of the most beautiful aspects of the Catholic Church, in my opinion, is the communion of saints. These holy men, women, and children are examples of faith, hope, and love in a variety of situations—heroic, tragic, sometimes hidden—in every age, even up to today. In a time when there is so much in the media vying for our children’s attention, I’m grateful to have found a pair of books that illustrate a sampling of saints to pique children’s interest and inspire them to find their own paths to serve the Lord. ![](http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/saints-for-boys-and-girls.jpg) *[Saints for Girls](http://amzn.to/2CEr6Eo)* and *[Saints for Boys](http://amzn.to/2EISdE2)* are reprints of simple retellings of popular saints’ lives. Children are likely to recognize some of the names (perhaps as their own!), which helps to make the books engaging. Our parish patron is featured in the boys’ book and one of my nieces’ namesakes is represented in the girls’. The stories are short, geared toward read alouds or younger children who can read on their own. There isn’t always a great deal of detail, but there is a takeaway appropriate for the audience with each saint; sometimes there is a one-line prayer as well. The illustrations are taken from the original editions some decades ago. I love the simpler vintage feel. It helps make the books good choices for bedtime, quiet prayer time at home, or reflection in church. ![](http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/100-Holy-Hours-for-Women.jpg) Mama needs something to read, too, and *[100 Holy Hours for Women](http://amzn.to/2EUJ9LA) *is a unique find. The book was written for use within a convent, but has now been published for public use. Each meditation delves into a verse from Scripture, in light of the Blessed Sacrament. I’ve only used the book at home so far, but even here, it’s powerful. The Eucharist is such a gift, and exploring its mystery is a beautiful way to spend time engaging with the Lord and growing closer in relationship with Him. Each “hour” is only comprised of a few pages, but each is deeply moving. When I do find a moment of quiet time, I sometimes struggle to figure out what to do with it. This book has been a great help in making the most of those moments, and thus the rest of the day. Compact and beautifully bound, this would make a great Mother’s Day gift as well.   There’s plenty of Lent left, so grab these books now! ### **Visit [our Book Notes archive](http://catholicmom.com/category/book-notes/).** --- *Copyright 2018 Lindsay Schlegel This article contains Amazon affiliate links; your purchases through these links benefit the author. * ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2F27%2Fbook-notes-saints-girls-saints-boys-holy-hours-mom%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2F27%2Fbook-notes-saints-girls-saints-boys-holy-hours-mom%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2F27%2Fbook-notes-saints-girls-saints-boys-holy-hours-mom%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Book%20Notes%20-%20Saints%20for%20Girls%2C%20Saints%20for%20Boys%2C%20and%20Holy%20Hours%20for%20Mom) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2F27%2Fbook-notes-saints-girls-saints-boys-holy-hours-mom%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2F27%2Fbook-notes-saints-girls-saints-boys-holy-hours-mom%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Lindsay Schlegel](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Lindsay%20Schlegel.jpg) ### [Lindsay Schlegel](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lindsay-schlegel) Lindsay Schlegel is a daughter of God, wife, mom, editor, and speaker. She’s the author of *Don’t Forget to Say Thank You: And Other Parenting Lessons That Brought Me Closer to God* and host of the podcast *Quote Me with Lindsay Schlegel. Lindsay seeks to encourage, inspire, and lift others up to be all they were created to be. Connect with Lindsay at her website, LindsaySchlegel.com.* [**](https://www.facebook.com/LindsaySchlegelAuthor/) ## Related Blog Articles [ Book Notes: Two New Books for Saints-in-Progress Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2020/05/26/book-notes-two-new-books-for-saints-in-progress/) [ Children's Book Notes: Saint Books for Boys and Girls Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2018/01/31/childrens-book-notes-set-saints-boys-girls/) [ Book Notes: My Year With The Saints Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2018/11/28/my-year-with-the-saints/) ## Comments ## Donate now [![Support Catholic Mom](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545) [![CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png?width=1806&height=731&name=CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png "CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) ##### Subscribe to Catholic Momcast on iTunes or Spotify [![itunes-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/itunes-logo-black.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357)[![spotify-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/spotify-logo-black.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8?si=hqaQJSxDQgq7S1hxCwsoxQ) ##### CatholicMom on Social Networks [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) ##### About Catholic Mom [Who We Are](https://www.catholicmom.com/about-us) [Contact Us](https://www.catholicmom.com/contact) [Support CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/support-us)   ##### Associated Links [Holy Cross Family Ministries](https://www.hcfm.org/) [Family Rosary](https://www.familyrosary.org/) [Family Theater Productions](https://www.familytheater.org/) [Congregation of the Holy Cross](https://www.holycrossusa.org/) [Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.](https://www.fatherpeyton.org/) [The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/) ### **Stay connected!** Don’t miss a thing! 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