Catholic Hero StoriesHero stories! There are literally thousands of hero stories dealing with Catholic heroes. Some of them are of famous historical heroes, such as Rodrigo Diaz, better known by his honorary title of El Cid. The story of his life was so incredible that it spawned several epic stories that are more like romantic tales. Men like Charlemagne, or William Wallace, better known in our day as Braveheart, are two other examples of historical heroes who were Catholic. There are also women heroes, like St. Joan of Arc, and they all lived exciting lives of adventure, and changed the world in which we live.All of these characters were real life heroes, and this page will be the link to their stories. There are any number of epic heroes who may be unknown to you, such as King Pelayo of the Austurias, or King Alfonso VIII of Castile. Their stories are fascinating, and all of these characters were inspired by their faith in God and supported by the graces and sacraments of the Catholic Church. Perhaps your child, grandchild, or God-children, will read these stories, become inspired, and one day also be remembered as an epic hero for Christ.
We must keep our eyes on heaven, and do our duty diligently. One day we will have finished our race, and if we are successful, we shall be happy throughout all the ages of eternity. We must take the opportunity now, while we live, to struggle heroically against our enemies - the world, the flesh, and the devil, to achieve the reward we seek. Let us therefore strive to accomplish great things for Christ! Rodrigo Diaz, El Cid Campeador - The true story of the knight from Vivar, El Cid, God's Own Champion! Dieudonne de Gozon, Knight of St. John - A true hero story of a battle between a bold knight and two dragons! Pelayo, King of the Austurias - A true story of how one man's faith and determination saved Spain! Alonso Perez de Guzman - An amazing story of personal sacrifice for the sake of honor. John Hunyadi - The White Knight of Wallachia resists the Ottoman empire. Skanderbeg, George - Iskander, The Dragon of Albania King Alfonso VIII - King of Castile, Victor at Battle of Las Navas, Grandfather of St. Fernando III Charles Martel - Known as "The Hammer," he saved Christendom from Islamic invasion at the Battle of Tours. Roy Benavidez - Medal of Honor recipient for actions under fire during the Vietnam War. Saint Joan of Arc - The peasant girl God raised up to save her homeland of France. Sergeant Michael Moynihan - A Catholic soldier recently awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry in action against the Taliban fighters in Afghanistan! Bohemond - Bohemond, prince of Taranto, hero of the First Crusade!
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- King St. Fernando III, born 100
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Reviews of "El Cid,
God's Own Champion"
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customers:
"A story told so well, you won'twant to put this book down! The
real life characters motivate any
reader to get out and take a stand
for what they believe in. A must read
for any Catholic, regardless of age!"
- J. Attar
"I greatly enjoyed reading this book
to my children. They were captivated
by the fascinating details of this
heroes life. The author brought the
characters to life with lively energy
and beautifully drawn illustrations.
This amazing true story is written
from a Catholic perspective. El Cid
epitomizes the moral virtues that
are all but lost in today's society.
This is a perfect addition to any home
schooling program. I highly recommend
this book to anyone with children."
- "Ton" Schermer, Amsterdam, NL