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The Price of a Miracle

The Price of a Miracle

In the heart of Palestine, there lived a couple who followed the Law of Moses faithfully, and ardently believed in the Lord God of Israel. They had a son, named James, who was paralyzed from birth. A clever and lively boy, he suffered much from his disability, which kept him …
Therese Hông Ân Nguyen - 30, June 2021

From Stones to Stars

From Stones to Stars

T he cold night wind gusted relentlessly through village and woods. The animals took refuge in their dens, the birds in their nests, and townspeople slept soundly by their hearths. But there were some who were unconcerned about warmth or shelter, and quite insensitive to the chill of the night. …
Sarah Mafort - 31, May 2021

Who Is to Blame?

Who Is to Blame?

Once, while strolling through the streets of London, I found myself before the famous Royal Opera House. Delighted, I stopped to contemplate its Grecian façade displaying six Corinthian columns, at once towering, robust and austere. I felt irresistibly drawn to enter the splendid building. Inside, I became enchanted with the …
Estella Thy Phan - 30, April 2021

A Bird from Paradise

A Bird from Paradise

Long ago, in a village nestled in the foothills of the Great Ararat – the legendary mountain where Noah’s Ark is said to lie hidden among ice and rock – there lived three boys: Vartan, Narek and Tabel. United by their Catholic Faith, they were inseparable friends. One Sunday morning, …
Valeria Chaves - 31, March 2021

Two Kinds of Combat

Two Kinds of Combat

In a small but prosperous town lived two young friends, Rodger and Simon. They always attended Mass and Sunday School at Mother of Mercy Parish with Fr. Albert. This old priest edified all the town’s inhabitants and won their affection by word and example. He was a true father to …
Jeniffer Santana - 28, February 2021

The Crystal Pendant

The Crystal Pendant

Long ago, in a small German village, lived a poor farmwoman named Annamarie. The birth of her first daughter gladdened her immensely, but her joy was soon tinged by sadness, for the baby was found to be blind. Afflicted, the good mother fervently implored Our Lady’s intercession, and a stunning …
Sr. Cecília Grasielle Leverman - 31, January 2021

Awaiting the Return of the Royal Caravan

Awaiting the Return of the Royal Caravan

It was a bitterly cold and fateful night, when the silence of that desert place was suddenly broken by the frantic cries of the tribesmen living there. Women ran desperately to gather their children around them, while the men strove in vain to defend all that was dear to them. …
María Paloma de Oyarzábal - 31, December 2020

Innocent Hearts... Like Mine!

Innocent Hearts... Like Mine!

It was a terrible storm with enormous, violent waves. The main mast of the ship swayed from side to side and little Johnny, even though aided by Philip and Matthew, could scarcely hold fast to the cords of the sails. It looked as if that the ship would surely sink, …
Sr. Ana Belén Espínola - 30, November 2020

Obedience Is the Best Route

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

The Reward for a Humble Failure

The Reward for a Humble Failure

Once upon a time, in a faraway place, there was a beautiful kingdom in a mountainous region, with high peaks and deep valleys. The mild climate helped the people to have a peaceful and serene state of soul; and the murmuring of the streams seemed to sing their simplicity, innocence …
Lorena Mello - 30, September 2020

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