This classic collection of short biographies of nine saints by the renowned spiritual writer, Goodier, is brought back into print to inspire new generations of readers. Even though the facts about these saints' lives are clearly stated and most inspiring in themselves, Goodier's unique writing style, keen insight and warm humor truly make these stories enjoyable reading. Some of the various saints he covers include St. Augustine, St. Joseph Cupertino, St. Claude de la Colombiere, St. Margaret of Cortona, St. John of the Cross and more.

In order to give hope to his readers, especially when our own sins oppress us and tempt us to despair, Goodier focuses more on the human element of these saints than on the sanctity that has been built upon it. He reminds us that the saints, too, had weaknesses, failings and struggles, and that "virtue is made perfect by weakness." The lives of these men and women illumine the truth that "God is wonderful in His saints," that in His house "there are many mansions," and that there is no condition of life to which His grace cannot reach, none so low but He can make it worthy of Himself.