Father Lasance's "Catholic Girl's Guide," published in 1906, found immediate success among Catholic readers, and the natural demand for a companion volume gave rise to "The Young Man's Guide" in 1910. Both have a similar format and similar material, though each is geared specifically for its particular audience.
In "The Young Man's Guide" we see life as warfare; thus those who would conquer must be prepared, as were the knights of old. The implements of battle are the young man's virtues, and the fight will determine not only the character of the man he will become, but the crown he may win in the hereafter.
The original "Guide" doubled as a prayerbook, including numerous devotions, litanies, and even a Latin Missal; however, this edition omits most of these prayers, retaining only a selection of the most important, as well as the original section on preparation for Confession. Because of these omissions, this volume is considered abridged; however, "all of the material contained in this edition remains unchanged and unabridged" based on the original 1910 edition printed by Benziger Brothers.
Brand-new illustrations by Julie Streeter bring to life this classic text, which served as an inspiration for the Blue Knights boys clubs.

The members of the Little Flowers Girls Clubs are sure to recognize the Maiden's Wreath of Virtues in this classic, on which their flower badges were based. Father Lasance explores in depth the virtues of the Catholic Girl, as personified by various flowers, with particular attention to that most precious possession: the lily of purity.
However, this book goes far beyond simple lessons in virtue; it is truly a manual for the Catholic young lady from the middle years up to-and including-married life.
Like its companion volume, "The Young Man's Guide," the original book contained hundreds of pages of prayers, devotions, litanies and even a Latin Missal. Select prayers from this section have been placed at the end of each chapter and the rest have been omitted in order to make this valuable book available in a more portable and affordable format for today's Catholic girl. Due to this fact, this volume is considered abridged; however, all material contained in this edition is unchanged based on the original 1906 edition by Benziger Brothers.
Beautifully illustrated with 17th century botanical engravings and Victorian art, this book is sure to be a cherished keepsake.

Other ISBNs in this set include: 0548808406.

Other ISBNs in this set include: 0548810273.