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The Pretentious Candle

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 Happiest Donkey in History

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

A Delicious Dish… Stone Soup!

A Delicious Dish… Stone Soup!

The war is over and the soldiers are returning home, not by plane or on horseback, but on foot. Since many share the same origin, they can at least count on each other’s company for the journey. Among them, six Italian soldiers set out for their hometown of Castelmezzano. Their …
Sr. Michelle Tzu Yin Su - 28, February 2022

Where Will I Live?

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

Owe Nothing to Anyone

Owe Nothing to Anyone

Our story begins in a busy downtown district, where Mr. Leonard’s office is located in one of the tallest buildings. This month-end finds him occupied in a task not specifically related to his profession. He is seated before a desk strewn with many papers; he has a calculator handy and …
Sr. Lúcia Nga Vu - 31, December 2021

In Search of the Lost Sheep

In Search of the Lost Sheep

It was December. The sun’s rays warmed the green pastures of Star Meadow, where a large flock grazed, tended by a cheerful girl named Hannah. She was the daughter of Simon, a seasoned shepherd of the region. Now a tall, slender twelve year old, she had learned the art of …
Maria Auxiliadora Boldori - 30, November 2021

God Surpasses All Our Hopes!

God Surpasses All Our Hopes!

In the beautiful lands of France, near the River Seine, a curious conversation can be heard among the many melodies of nature: “How lovely it is to be here on the riverbank! There are no difficulties and complications to worry about; the shade is pleasant and the breeze is cool... …
Alexis Lourdes Rodrigues - 31, October 2021

The Lioness’ Loss and the Tortoise’s Triumph

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

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

“Never Trade your Father’s Love for Evil!”

“Never Trade your Father’s Love for Evil!”

A round the year 1790, in a castle built on a mountaintop of France, there lived a noble widower and his three sons. Louis, the eldest, looked a great deal like his deceased mother, and was a serious and responsible lad. Leopold, the second son, excelled in many fields, but …
Lígia Tereza Lima - 31, July 2021

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