Paying tribute to Blessed Álvaro del Portillo
On the occasion of his feast day on May 12, the author relates how she was inspired this year to publish a graphic novel of Blessed Alvaro.
He who has ears to hear…
A 16-year-old senior high school student in Jakarta shares her personal transformation story during Pope Francis’ Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in September 2024.
Closer to God through Montse Grases
Raymond, a physics major and avid chess player, discovered an inspiration for his life of faith in the story of Montse Grases. He designed youthful prayer cards to spread devotion to her. She was declared Venerable in 2016 by Pope Francis.
“If we didn’t do our small bit… we didn’t truly love the children.”
An elementary school teacher and her former students reach out to the less fortunate in Antique province, central Philippines.
An Ordinary Life in Wartime
A Filipina wife and mother describes her situation in Israel.
Journey of healing, journey of faith
A mother shares her story of caring for her sick baby, hoping that this could somehow comfort and resonate with other struggling moms and parents.
“God has given me the gift of faith, my vocation… and Himself”
Conversion story of a Hindu girl from Cebu (Philippines)
A Close Encounter with my Saint
A newly-married engineer narrates his first visit to the Prelatic Church of Opus Dei in Rome, the day before his wedding.
“God gave me the undeserved gift of conversion.”
A young mother traces her journey from “atheism” to being a “newborn” Catholic in The Holy Land.
An Artist’s Journey
On the anniversary of St. Josemaría’s birthday (9 January 1902) Ina Reyes-de Vera reflects on how ordinary material things and everyday life as a mother can be turned into works of art.