Zita was born in Italy at the beginning of the thirteenth century. Her parents were poor, but everything they did was done for God. At the age of twelve she became a servant, worked hard, and went to daily Mass. She believed in performing many penances in her daily life. Numerous miracles took place for her to help her in times of trouble.

Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Zita as she shows us that it is possible to become a saint in any walk of life as long as we use the graces God gives us.

Level 1 books in the Footsteps of the Saints series are about 32 pages each and are written as read-alouds for your beginning readers at about a second grade reading level. The print size is large to make it easier to read for young readers, and there are many wonderful illustrations to give a visual for your younger children who are listening.
Br. Ernest, C.S.C