Tale of the Origin of the Holy Roman Empire of Mice

Tale of the Origin of the Holy Roman Empire of Mice. 

Many of the social structures that once formed strong and virtuous Catholic men and women have disappeared. Catholics are aware of the detrimental impact this reality has on their faith, families, and future. Yet there is still edifying literature available the signals a turning of the tide while providing examples of strong characters that can serve as models for young Catholics in their formative years.

This fairy tale draws deeply from Holy Scripture and Christian Tradition to create a world of Catholic mice and men. Filled with lessons of chivalry, honor, and courage, this literary work instills young readers with a deeper appreciation for their Catholic Faith while strengthening their devotion to God. Written with young readers (11+) in mind, this volume is an excellent addition to any Catholic library.

Beautiful, cloth-bound, hardback cover with gold foil stamping. 
66 pages 
10x10 inches

“There is a world where culture does not cast its treasures away as ballast in pursuit of novelty. A world where the elevation of virtue still forms the foundation of public life. Where society still perceives itself as the People of God, bound together by threads of brotherhood. In this world, history is celebrated in songs of shared origin and purpose, and life on Earth is regarded as an adventure. Here, liturgy is still considered to be the highest social act and the culmination of all common efforts in service to God. This world exists here and now, in the nooks of old houses, in secluded attics, beneath our feet. Inhabited by mouse princes, priests, ladies and knights, it opens itself to the reader, young and old, in the first tale from the Holy Roman Empire of Mice.”

       -Taken from jacket cover by Author Jakub Bednarz

“God spoke to the Mouse King Ailill, “Everywhere I have sent my servants, a fragrant smell of offerings rises to me, but why cannot I smell the same burnt grains and meats from your land?”

The King replied, “Lord, you are the Lord of creation and you do not pay attention to burnt offerings. Look instead at our bellies, how big and round they have grown. Have we not made ourselves more beautiful by eating and using the things you have given us to govern? Have we not grown beyond what you created us to be and have we not paid homage to you in this manner?” God became angry and said to the Mouse King “Because you wanted to praise me not according to what I commanded you, but you decided to shape your prayer in your own image and likeness, I will send a flood to destroy your nation, for there is not a single servant of mine among you.” The Mouse King became terrified and suddenly felt a longing for the heavenly mountain.”   

      -Taken from the Origin of the Holy Roman Empire of Mice by Author Jakub Bednarz

Jakub Bednarz — born in 1995. Husband, Roman Catholic. Graduated with a BA from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, majoring in Media Arts, and MA at Gobelins, l’école de l’image in Paris, specializing in animated filmmaking.