St. Colum was born in Ireland and lived during the 500s A.D. This Celtic saint spent most of his ministry in Scotland, where he founded a church and a monastery, of which he was the first Abbot, on the Isle of Iona. St. Colum so loved God’s creation in nature that one of the defining characteristics of monasticism at his Abbey was a deep appreciation for nature and the Holy Spirit’s presence in it. There are many tales of St. Colum interacting with and caring for the animals around him. St. Colum and the Crane is one of the best examples of his unending care for animals, especially birds.
Through this story, your children will learn the importance of caring for God’s creation as seen in the life of St. Colum.
- Author:
- Eva K. Betz
- Publication Date:
- 3/15/21
- Product Format:
- Paperbound
- Pages:
- 48
- SKU:
- NP1018
- Searchable:
- Y
- Height:
- 8.25
- Width:
- 6.50
2 Reviews
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Saint Colum and the Crane
These are wonderful books for children. They tell the lives of the saints in a short & simple way. Martyrs deaths are described but it is muted. The pictures are great. The only complaint I have is the pictures are out of order. For example, a picture that should be on page 10 will be on page 14. It wasn’t a problem for me as an adult but it’ll be annoying when I read it to my niece & nephew.
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Excellent
These books are fantastic for readers. In a world filled with so many reading choices, it is wonderful to have material to choose from that is beautiful and morally sound. What gets better than the saints? Perfect for all homes, I use these in my homeschool as well.
