God's Secret Agent: The Life of Michael Augustine Pro, SJ

This book about Blessed Miguel Pro is from the Daughters of St. Paul's Encounter Books, which are now out of print. This was one of my favorites from this series when I was little, and now my children love it, too. Bl. Miguel Pro was a priest when to be a priest in Mexico was a crime. Reminiscent of the fictional Scarlet Pimpernel of the French Revolution, Fr. Pro used his wits for his many narrow escapes from the police. He continued to celebrate Mass and hear confessions for loyal Catholics until finally, he was caught. He went before the firing squad and died shouting, "Long live Christ the King!" A fascinating story that will enthrall children and adults.