Theophane Venard was an obedient child that accepted work as an everyday obligation. His parents, devout Catholics, carefully instructed their children in their obligations toward God and their Savior Jesus. The Mass, the Rosary and prayer became most important in their daily lives. After being ordained a priest, he was sent to China as a missionary. He suffered greatly and was eventually put to death for his faith.

Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Theophane Venard by praying to receive grace to face the suffering of everyday life bravely, offering all to God, and asking to receive death calmly and heroically.

Level 2 books are about 90-96 pages each and are written for about a fourth grade reading level or higher, although some third graders are able to read them as well because of the large print size and double spacing between lines. This series has books about well-known saints, but it also includes stories about saints and other Catholics that you don't hear about very often.