By Colleen Swaim

Following Christ isn't always easy. You need faith, courage, patience, and love.

Colleen Swaim looks at eight young souls who became saints for the against-the-current, selfless heroism of their teen years. In addition to the inspiring stories, Ablaze includes maps, recipes, prayers, journal prompts, scripture references and reflection questions to help the reader apply the saints' experiences to every day life.

Read how an Italian high school student inspired thousands as she faced cancer joyfully. Follow a new Christian as he marches to his death by fire after standing firm in his faith in the face of a wretched king. Lock arms with a young man and his crucifix as he dares brawling teens to throw the first stone.

We are all called to follow Christ in our own ways. This book will inflame your heart with vivid storytelling, saintly challenges, prayers, images, and more. Discover how you can set your world ablaze with love for the Lord!

Features: Saint Dominic Savio; Saint Teresa of the Andes; Saint Kizito; Blessed Chiara Luce Badano; Saint Stanislaus Kostka; Saint Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception; Blessed Pedro Calungsod; Saint Maria Goretti

• Binding: Paperback
  Pages: 144

A native of the Washington, D.C. area and a graduate of The Catholic University of America, Colleen Swaim resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband Matt and their infant son. For the last seven years, she has taught high school English and religion in the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky. After going solo on two books exploring teenage saints, Ablaze: Stories of Daring Teen Saints and Radiate: More Stories of Daring Teen Saints, she is excited to be collaborating with Matt on a new book considering the challenge of living as a young adult Catholic in college.