Light Between the Pages
Christian stories for children
Here you will find all 83 stories in the Light Between the Pages collection, across eight illustrated volumes: the parables of Christ, miracles from the Gospel, stories from the Old Testament, lives of saints (including the saints of Romania), teachings from the Desert Fathers, fables and new stories for hard times.
Open any story to read how it begins. In the book, each one is told twice, briefly for little ones and in full for older children, and is followed by questions for a family conversation, a short prayer and a good deed.
Volume I · 10 stories
The Parables of Jesus
Seeds of kindness, forgiveness and trust in ten parables to read together.
- The SowerA parable of Jesus · Matthew 13:1-23
- The Mustard Seed and the YeastA parable of Jesus · Matthew 13:31-33
- The Hidden Treasure and the PearlA parable of Jesus · Matthew 13:44-46
- The Lost SheepA parable of Jesus · Luke 15:1-7
- The Lost CoinA parable of Jesus · Luke 15:8-10
- The Prodigal SonA parable of Jesus · Luke 15:11-32
- The Good SamaritanA parable of Jesus · Luke 10:25-37
- The Ten VirginsA parable of Jesus · Matthew 25:1-13
- The House Built on RockA parable of Jesus · Matthew 7:24-27
- The Friend Who Knocks at MidnightA parable of Jesus · Luke 11:5-13
Volume II · 11 stories
The Parables and Miracles of Jesus
Faith and hope through miracles and encounters in the Gospels.
- The TalentsA parable of Jesus · Matthew 25:14-30
- The Workers in the VineyardA parable of Jesus · Matthew 20:1-16
- The Tax Collector and the PhariseeA parable of Jesus · Luke 18:9-14
- The Rich FoolA parable of Jesus · Luke 12:13-21
- The Rich Man and LazarusA parable of Jesus · Luke 16:19-31
- The Unforgiving ServantA parable of Jesus · Matthew 18:21-35
- Jesus Calms the StormA miracle of Jesus · Mark 4:35-41
- The Feeding of the Five ThousandA miracle of Jesus · John 6:1-14
- Zacchaeus in the Sycamore TreeFrom the Gospel · Luke 19:1-10
- Jairus's DaughterA miracle of Jesus · Mark 5:21-43
- Blind BartimaeusA miracle of Jesus · Mark 10:46-52
Volume III · 10 stories
Stories from the Old Testament
From Creation to Daniel: beginnings, courage and promises.
- The Creation of the WorldOld Testament · Genesis 1–2
- Noah's ArkOld Testament · Genesis 6–9
- Abraham and the Three StrangersOld Testament · Genesis 18:1-15
- Joseph and His BrothersOld Testament · Genesis 37–50
- Moses and the Crossing of the Red SeaOld Testament · Exodus 14:1–15:21
- Faithful RuthOld Testament · Ruth 1–4
- David and GoliathOld Testament · 1 Samuel 17
- Jonah and the Great FishOld Testament · Jonah 1–4
- The Three Young Men in the FurnaceOld Testament · Daniel 3
- Daniel in the Lions' DenOld Testament · Daniel 6
Volume IV · 10 stories
Lives of the Saints
People who turned faith into kindness, courage and care for others.
- Nicholas and the Gifts at the WindowSaint Nicholas the Wonderworker · feast day: 6 December
- George, the Courageous SoldierSaint George the Great Martyr · feast day: 23 April
- Saint Spyridon's BrickSaint Spyridon the Wonderworker · feast day: 12 December
- Basil and the City of MercySaint Basil the Great · feast day: 1 January
- Anthusa, Mother of John ChrysostomSaint John Chrysostom · feast day: 13 November
- The Bear at Saint Seraphim's CellSaint Seraphim of Sarov · feast day: 2 January
- Saint Gerasimos's LionSaint Gerasimos of the Jordan · feast day: 4 March
- Panteleimon, the Unmercenary HealerSaint Panteleimon the Healer · feast day: 27 July
- Menas, Christ's SoldierSaint Menas the Great Martyr · feast day: 11 November
- Catherine the WiseSaint Catherine the Great Martyr · feast day: 25 November
Volume V · 10 stories
Saints of Romania
Stories of Romanian saints, places and little acts of light close to home.
- Paraskeva, the Girl with a Generous HeartSaint Paraskeva · feast day: 14 October
- Demetrius, the Shepherd with a Pure HeartSaint Demetrius the New · feast day: 27 October
- The Brancoveanu Family, Faithful to the EndThe Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs · feast day: 16 August
- Stephen the Great, the Prince Who Built ChurchesSaint Stephen the Great · feast day: 2 July
- John, the Romanian in the Wilderness of ChozibaSaint John Jacob the Chozebite · feast day: 5 August
- Callinicus, the Merciful Father of CernicaSaint Callinicus of Cernica · feast day: 11 April
- Nicodemus, Father of MonasteriesSaint Nicodemus of Tismana · feast day: 26 December
- Theodora and the Birds of the AirSaint Theodora of Sihla · feast day: 7 August
- Anthim, the Enslaved Man Who Gave Books to a NationSaint Anthim the Iberian · feast day: 27 September
- John Cassian and Germanus, Two Friends Seeking GodSaints John Cassian and Germanus of Dobruja · feast day: 29 February (28 February in non-leap years)
Volume VI · 10 stories
Tales of the Desert Fathers
Simple teachings on patience, kind words, forgiveness and peace.
- Abba Moses and the Leaking BasketFrom the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
- Abba John the Dwarf and the Dry StickFrom the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
- Abba Agathon and the Stone in His MouthFrom the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
- Abba Anthony and the Bow Drawn Too TightFrom the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
- The Disciple and Words Scattered Like FeathersFrom the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
- The Elder Who Gave Away EverythingFrom the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
- The Brother Who Asked Forgiveness FirstFrom the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
- Abba Poemen and the Brother Who Had SinnedFrom the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
- Abba Macarius and the Gentle WordFrom the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
- The Two Brothers Who Could Not QuarrelFrom the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
Volume VII · 11 stories
Fables and Tales of Old
Animal friends and wisdom from the past, for hearts today.
Volume VIII · 11 stories
New Stories for Difficult Times
Family, friendship and hope in situations children recognise.
- The Candle on the Night the Power Went Out
- The Sirens and the Prayer in the Basement
- The Classmate Who Came from Far Away
- Dad Has Gone Far Away
- Grandpa and the Garden
- Sharing the Pantry with the Neighbours
- The Day Anna Told the Truth
- A Week with the Phone Switched Off
- Forgiveness in the Schoolyard
- The Hospital and the Angel in a White Coat
- The Carol in the Dark Apartment Building
Saints and feast days
The stories about saints, in calendar order. Lovely to read on the feast day or on a name day.
- 1 JanBasil and the City of MercySaint Basil the Great
- 2 JanThe Bear at Saint Seraphim's CellSaint Seraphim of Sarov
- 29 FebJohn Cassian and Germanus, Two Friends Seeking GodSaints John Cassian and Germanus of Dobruja
- 4 MarSaint Gerasimos's LionSaint Gerasimos of the Jordan
- 11 AprCallinicus, the Merciful Father of CernicaSaint Callinicus of Cernica
- 23 AprGeorge, the Courageous SoldierSaint George the Great Martyr
- 2 JulStephen the Great, the Prince Who Built ChurchesSaint Stephen the Great
- 27 JulPanteleimon, the Unmercenary HealerSaint Panteleimon the Healer
- 5 AugJohn, the Romanian in the Wilderness of ChozibaSaint John Jacob the Chozebite
- 7 AugTheodora and the Birds of the AirSaint Theodora of Sihla
- 16 AugThe Brancoveanu Family, Faithful to the EndThe Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs
- 27 SepAnthim, the Enslaved Man Who Gave Books to a NationSaint Anthim the Iberian
- 14 OctParaskeva, the Girl with a Generous HeartSaint Paraskeva
- 27 OctDemetrius, the Shepherd with a Pure HeartSaint Demetrius the New
- 11 NovMenas, Christ's SoldierSaint Menas the Great Martyr
- 13 NovAnthusa, Mother of John ChrysostomSaint John Chrysostom
- 25 NovCatherine the WiseSaint Catherine the Great Martyr
- 6 DecNicholas and the Gifts at the WindowSaint Nicholas the Wonderworker
- 12 DecSaint Spyridon's BrickSaint Spyridon the Wonderworker
- 26 DecNicodemus, Father of MonasteriesSaint Nicodemus of Tismana