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Casting Nets with the Saints

Endorsements

“Here is an irreplaceable guide for Catholics who want to become saints while making saints. I have known Chris Stewart and his work for many years. His passion for sharing the faith is contagious, and Casting Nets with the Saints will inspire many to do the same.”

Chris Stefanick, best-selling author and president and founder of Real Life Catholic

“The Lord calls us to proclaim Jesus Christ, as missionary disciples of the New Evangelization. There are no better teachers than those who have gone before us, the communion of saints who have witnessed to the Gospel for two thousand years. Casting Nets with the Saints distills the lessons of the saints for the Catholics of today. This book is invaluable for anyone who wants to help the world encounter the love, mercy, and truth of Jesus Christ.”

Bishop James Conley, Diocese of Lincoln

“Casting Nets with the Saints offers concrete and captivating examples of how to succeed in bringing the radiance of the Gospel to those most in need of its light. Chris Stewart weaves countless stories from the lives of the saints into a beautiful tapestry, showing how we can effectively win souls for God by following the examples of the greatest evangelists, the saints.”

Jason Evert, author of Pure Faith and Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves

“Inspiration is all around us if we know where to look. This book inspires and invites all Christians to evangelize with support from the saints in heaven. It not only teaches effective evangelization but also introduces the reader to the lives of the saints who, though ordinary, loved and lived extraordinary lives. This book is a practical guide in how to be a saint and invite others as well!”

Leah Darrow, Catholic author and speaker

“One of the deepest needs in the Church today is that its members start evangelizing! Many just don’t know how. Chris Stewart expertly and passionately shows, through the examples of the saints, how we too are called to share our faith. Read this book and be God’s instrument of salvation!”

Fr. Larry Richards, president and founder of The Reason for Our Hope Foundation

“An inspirational book! How could a book chock-full of the stories of some of the most exemplary men and women who ever lived not be? In a single volume, Chris Stewart makes the lives of so many canonized saints accessible, allowing them to reach out toward the hearts of his readers through his words. Pope Francis wrote, ‘Missionary disciples accompany missionary disciples.’ Casting Nets with the Saints is a link in this chain. A passionate and fervent missionary disciple himself, Chris Stewart opens up the lives of canonized missionary disciples, so that his readership of budding missionary disciples can benefit from their example of holiness and evangelization.”

Steve Dawson, president and founder of St. Paul Street Evangelization

“Casting Nets with the Saints is a definitive reference book depicting the lives of several saints—many well-known as well as some more obscure saints. Through the stories of their lives, we are given insights not only on how to evangelize but also on how to live our lives in a way that inspires others to become saints. I highly recommend this book to all—especially those who think they have to be superhuman or ultraholy before they can evangelize. Every Christian is called to evangelize, and this book is a great resource for all, especially those who may feel reluctant to do so. It would also be a wonderful gift for anyone who wants to know more about the saints and how to live a holier life.”

Gail Buckley, president and founder of Catholic Scripture Study International

“Want to become a better evangelist? Who better to learn from than those who fought the good fight and ended up in heaven? In his latest book, Casting Nets with the Saints, Chris Stewart offers advice on evangelization from those who know better than anyone. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel. Tap into this great resource and get busy saving souls!”

Gary Zimak, speaker, author, and radio host, FollowingTheTruth.com

“Fifty-six different saints … countless stories of inspiration. I couldn’t put Casting Nets with the Saints down! If you are looking for new ways to grow in your faith and inspire others, look no further than the lives of the saints who paved the way before us. I am so thankful to Chris Stewart and Casting Nets for giving us this gem!”

Sarah Swafford, speaker and author of Emotional Virtue: A Guide to Drama-Free Relationships

“If you want to be a saint, then do what they did. Chris Stewart’s Casting Nets with the Saints shows you how.”

Jon Leonetti, speaker and author of Your God Is Too Boring

“Jesus’s command to go into the world and spread the good news is as daunting today as it has always been. Nevertheless, the command and the call are not just for a chosen few. Christ’s command to share the Gospel is part of the mission of all the baptized. In his latest book, Casting Nets with the Saints, Chris Stewart provides a practical manual for evangelization. Drawing deeply from the experience and example of the saints, Chris shows Catholics how to cast their nets and be true ‘fishers of men.’”

Fr. Dwight Longenecker, blogger, author, and speaker

“What do the saints have to do with evangelization? Plenty! Author Chris Stewart underscores the expertise of the saints. No matter the century, saints communicate the Truth, which is the ‘same yesterday and today and forever.’ Stewart illustrates how the saints participate in our sanctification and shows us how they can become powerful ‘missionary partners’ with us. With ‘souls on the line,’ we can beseech evangelizing help from the saints so that none will be lost and heaven will rejoice. Highly recommended!”

Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle, EWTN host of several TV series, speaker, and award-winning author of more than twenty books, including The Kiss of Jesus and Feeding Your Family’s Soul, www.donnacooperoboyle.com

“One of the first things Jesus said in Scripture was, ‘Come and see.’ In Casting Nets with the Saints, Chris Stewart invites us to a deeper understanding of Jesus’s mission to reveal the Father and our role in bringing the good news to people around the world. Most importantly, Stewart calls us to embody Christ’s final words to his followers to ‘make disciples’ in a hostile culture.”

Patrick Novecosky, editor-in-chief of Legatus magazine

“Imagine if you could have someone research the lives of the saints for you and pull out the key details and stories that could inform and inspire your efforts in sharing the faith with others. That’s exactly what Chris Stewart has done in Casting Nets with the Saints. A ‘school’ of sorts, from more than fifty saints’ lives—inspiring stories, principles worth imitating, and insights to help us all be more effective in giving our faith away to others.”

Jim Beckman, associate professor of leadership and discipleship at the Augustine Institute