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Lorena Mello - Heralds Magazine

The Watchtower

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 …
Lorena Mello - 31, July 2024

Tears of Farewell

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 …
Lorena Mello - 30, June 2024

Surrendered to the Love of the Heart of Jesus

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 …
Lorena Mello - 30, November 2023

The Lioness’ Loss and the Tortoise’s Triumph

IIt is another day on the vast African savannah. The sky is a deep blue, the sun is blazing, and all the different animals are occupied in their normal activities. Some are mild-natured, and coexist peaceably with their neighbours. Others, however, are of a more aggressive temperament… It is dinnertime, …
Lorena Mello - 30, September 2021

Holy… Miseries!

“Will God never answer me?” It is a question which from time to time surges up impetuously within us, especially at those times when we are praying earnestly to be cleansed from our miseries. We see ourselves free from some problem, and then another one appears on our horizon; or, …
Lorena Mello - 31, August 2021

St. Therese of the Child Jesus - Contagious Joy, Even on Her Deathbed!

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 …
Lorena Mello - 30, September 2023

Only of Angels and the Strong?

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. …
Lorena Mello - 31, May 2023

The Memoirs of a Grain of Wheat

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 …
Lorena Mello - 31, May 2022

Where Will I Live?

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 …
Lorena Mello - 31, January 2022

Nobly Sacral

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 …
Lorena Mello - 31, July 2022

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