Lorena Mello

In a sky that seems forever blue, the sun shines down with all its brilliance upon the placid waves of the sea, which sparkle like crystal as they collide with one another. Birds glide gracefully over the turquoise waters, composing melodies in harmony with the light breeze that gently sways …

The Jewish Passover was nigh. The Messiah was at the table with eleven of His disciples; Judas had already taken his leave. The Mother of Jesus together with some holy woman who had never abandoned the Lord were seated close by. The Last Supper was over. Our Lord made a …

A good teacher is one who has such mastery of the subject matter that his or her students feel complete assurance and satisfaction with the instruction given because, more than just using didactics, true educators live what they teach. How much richer will be the lesson of a geography teacher …

The doors open. It is a simple setting, denoting poverty and austerity. Crossing the corridor and passing through the cloister adorned with autumn foliage, we enter the infirmary, which is in the north-east corner. Here we find the entire community of Carmelite nuns gathered around a bed, on which lies …

A man was seated with his elbows on his knees and his chin propped on his hand. It was a fairly common pose, generally speaking, but still a little unusual for a bishop… especially one in the Kingdom of Heaven! “Augustine, you look so thoughtful. Tell me, what happened?” “Oh, …

Everything was going well. Until one day their lives changed completely. For one insane action, they lost a world of wonders and found themselves cast into a terrible vale of tears… Yes, dear reader, I am referring to the story of Adam and Eve, or rather, to our own history. …

It is the peak of summer. “Oh, what a hot day!” the farm animals complain. Horses are lazy; donkeys stubbornly refuse to budge; the cows do not want to leave the corral; the hens cluck crossly… Everyone is uncomfortable, it is true, but at least there is enough water and …

It is a noble room, but it does not belong to a palace; it is distinctly sacral, and yet not a chapel. In this atmosphere one feels joy, without hearing laughter; there is light without exaggeration, a beauty that does not turn the spirit from the most elevated thoughts. Comfortable …

Dear friends, let me tell you the story of my life. My name is wheat, just like all the other countless members of my family. It all started when I was a tiny seed: the sower lovingly planted me in an immense field and began to observe my growth. My …

Once upon a time there lived a poor and simple man called Manuel. He wandered about restlessly, looking forlorn. Why was he so troubled? The poor fellow had nowhere to live, and he longed for a place to call his home. The big problem was his lack of means, for …