Little Nellie of Holy God
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Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 1961

Little Nellie of Holy God

By M. Dominic R.S.G., Sister M. John Vianney S.S.N.D. (Illustrator)

A child's faith changes church tradition forever.

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Little Nellie, a devout child, receives Holy Communion 32 times before her early passing. Her profound faith inspires Pope St. Pius X to allow young children to partake in the sacrament, altering church tradition. Discover how her innocent devotion became a catalyst for change, teaching love and reverence for the Holy Eucharist.

From the publisher

Little Nellie was not yet four and a half when God took her to Heaven; but she had already made her First Holy Communion. Before she died, she had received Our Lord 32 times. She knew that in Holy Communion she was receiving God; she always called Him “Holy God.” When the Holy Father, Pope St. Pius X, heard about Little Nellie, he cried: “There! That is the sign for which I was waiting.” Then the Holy Father said that children could receive Holy Communion when they were little, rather than waiting till age 12. Little Nellie is called the Little Violet of the Blessed Sacrament. Perfect to teach children love and reverence for Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist! 32 pgs. PB. Eccl. Approb.

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Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
2–8
Audience
Picture
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Book details

Publication
Published
January 1, 2009
First published
January 1, 1961
Publisher
Tan Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780895558343

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