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Story for Children - Heralds Magazine

The Happiest Donkey in History

The ninth hour had already passed, and the sun still beat strongly upon the village of Bethphage, situated on the outskirts of Bethany. The entire region was in the grip of drought and famine… The sons of the honest farmer, Bartholomew, were busy storing the hay in the barn and …
Sr. Letícia de Sousa - 31, March 2022

The Pretentious Candle

Ding-dong, ding-dong, rang the church bell, loud and clear. Its tolling invited the faithful to prepare for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass that was about to begin. The altar boys were already standing in silence at their posts, waiting eagerly for the celebration to commence. The zealous sacristan verified …
Ana Bogado Cárdenas - 30, April 2022

The Donkey that Wouldn’t Budge

Frau Frieda A mixture of excitement and joy had taken hold of the village. Families hurried to put their houses in perfect order for the arrival of the preachers, and children eagerly decked the trees with little coloured ribbons. It was the custom in this little village lost amid the …
Sr. Diana Milena Devia Burbano - 31, July 2020

Who Is My True Friend?

Sveglia the Rooster crowed, announcing the dawn of another day on the farm of Signor Francesco Belincaza: “Cock-a-doodle-doo! Rise and shine, my friends! The sun is showing us the way! A fine day awaits us!” “Moooooo!” protested Arabella the cow. “Not so fast! You are off to a head start …
Glória Maria Secundino - 31, July 2024

Obedience Is the Best Route

“It was May 6, 1503. The water was particularly cold that night. Contrary to predictions, our vessel had been caught in a terrible storm. Now, tossed into the violent waves, I searched in vain for some floating object that might help to buoy me up. My strength and hope were …
Beatriz Frigatto - 31, October 2020

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

A Lesson from a Paintbrush?

Grey skies, constant rain, and bone-chilling wind! Not being able to play outside, and tired of staring out the window, Robinson began wandering endlessly around the house. Suddenly, like a flash of lightning, the thought came to him: “Why not venture into Dad’s painting studio?” In fact, his father, whose …
Sr. Maria Gabriela Fiúza - 31, July 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

Pursued by a Gaze

It was the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady, and little Marco was being firmly led by the hand to church, by his aunt. A naturally wilful child, he had grown even more so after becoming an orphan, and today he was in no hurry to reach their destination. …
Valery Dayan López - 31, August 2021

Angelic Delivery

Just before sunrise, the birds begin to sing, awakening the Ziolek couple for another day of prayer and work. The fields of this dedicated Polish farming family promise an excellent crop! As the first rays of sun begin to illuminate the little house, Stanislaus and Veronica wake up the children. …
Gabrielli Ramos - 30, September 2022

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