Angel B. LaFay is a Catholic author dedicated to helping children and young people discover the beauty of the Catholic faith through engaging, inspiring stories. Angel belongs to a new generation of writers committed to making the lives of the saints approachable, relatable, and exciting for today's readers.
His books combine historical research with vivid storytelling, presenting saints not as distant legends, but as real people who struggled, persevered, and learned to trust God in extraordinary ways. Each story is written to help young readers see that holiness is not reserved for a select few—it is a calling for everyone.
With a passion for Catholic history, Scripture, and the timeless wisdom of the Church, Angel writes with the hope of forming courageous hearts, strengthening faith, and inspiring a lifelong friendship with Christ and His saints.
Whether introducing readers to famous saints or lesser-known heroes of the faith, his mission is simple: to create books that entertain, educate, and encourage the next generation to live with courage, compassion, and unwavering hope.
Angel B. LaFay is a Catholic author dedicated to helping children and young people discover the beauty of the Catholic faith through engaging, inspiring stories. Angel belongs to a new generation of writers committed to making the lives of the saints approachable, relatable, and exciting for today's readers.
His books combine historical research with vivid storytelling, presenting saints not as distant legends, but as real people who struggled,...
What if one of the Church’s greatest saints started out as a boy who made mistakes, followed the wrong crowd, questioned almost everything—and spent years searching for happiness in all the wrong places?
Before Saint Augustine became a bishop and Doctor of the Church, he was a brilliant, competitive, restless boy with a talent for getting into...
He dreamed of reaching the whole world. He gave his life to save just one.
Before he was a prisoner in Auschwitz, Maximilian Kolbe was a curious boy who loved science and looked up at the stars. As a young Franciscan friar, he became a media pioneer. He used the printing presses and radio waves of his day to spread the Gospel, founding the...
He wore sneakers. He played video games. He loved soccer. And he found the highway to heaven.
When we look at the saints, it is easy to feel discouraged. We picture monks in deserts or martyrs in ancient coliseums. We put them on pedestals so high that we convince ourselves holiness is completely out of reach. Then we meet Carlo Acutis.
Our Friends the Saints is a premium Catholic collection designed to help young hearts build real friendships with the Church's greatest heroes. These books move beyond dry biographies to introduce readers to the deeply human struggles, triumphs, and enduring wisdom of the...
