The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith

Catholic Press Association Award Winner
Couched in the language and look of a fairy tale, and rich in solemn beauty, this tale of what happened when a destitute widow begs only a crust of bread in return for offering the Royal Wedding Mass is based on a the tradition of a miracle that also promotes a love of the Eucharist. Beautiful, four-color illustrations by award-winning artist Katalin Szegedi, will draw both children and adults into this charming story. Josephine Nobisso is the author of numerous award-winning children’s titles. Katalin Szegedi is a native of Hungary where she continues to create illustrations for children’s books. She is the recipient of many awards for her illustrations including the 2004 Hungarian Illustrator of the Year award and the Hungarian equivalent to the Caldecott Medal in 2003. She is the illustrator for Ambrose and the Princess published by Liturgical Press. “