In this second volume of the Patrons and Protectors series, Michael O’Neill McGrath’s images of saints as patrons of occupations remind us that we are called to build God’s reign through our labor, an essential part of Christian life. Among the saints depicted in this volume are Martha, who served meals to Jesus in her home; Francis of Assisi, often associated with nurturing animals; and Katharine Drexel, who was recently canonized.

Benedict's Rule was set out first in a world that was torn with warfare, economic and political upheaval, and a generally harsh physical environment. This Rule was set out to bring order to a general chaos in which people lived. This is still true today, and men and women all over the world use Benedict's 'little rule for beginners' as a basic structure for their lives