“My daughter was under my heart until the 37th week”
In this powerful testimony, a mother talks about her experience having a child with a fatal congenital condition and how it strengthened her pro-life stance.
Anna Gębalska-Berekets
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This friend of Padre Pio saw Purgatory and met Mary
Brother Daniele Natale died after a cancer operation and experienced Purgatory; he saw Padre Pio interceding with Mary, obtaining his restoration to life.
Entrepreneur builds chapel so employees can adore Jesus
Mateusz Klosek, owner of Eco-Windows, built the adoration chapel so employees who sign up to pray during the day can pray, even during working hours.
This church won the hearts of 25 popes, literally!
The Roman church of St. Vincent and St. Anastasius contains the embalmed hearts of 25 popes. How did they end up there?
These happy, hardworking monks sing and pick apples
The Benedictine monks of the Abbey of St. Anne Kergonan sing, release records, and make jams, jellies, and apple compotes from nearly 1,000 apple trees!
Another married couple is on the way to canonization
Claude-Toussaint and Marguerite-Marie de la Garaye were a wealthy and noble 17th-18th century couple who dedicated their resources to helping the sick.
Airline pilot surprises a flight attendant with his proposal
Pilot Konrad Hanc proposed to his girlfriend, flight attendant Paula, on the plane. When she happily threw herself into his arms, loud applause rang out.
Man cured of cancer through intercession of John Paul II
Having first been impressed by Pope John Paul II in 1980, he turned to the pope's intercession when his son was dying from lymphoma, and his prayers were heard.
Priest photographs churches from the perspective of heaven
Fr. Marcin explains that we can see the goodness and omnipotence of God in the world around us. The photos he publishes are a kind of photographic retreat.
Young woman born in jail set to go to Harvard this fall
Aurora Sky Castner participated in a mentorship program that helped her set and achieve high goals. She graduated from high school summa cum laude.
72-year-old graduates from college as 99-year-old mom cheers
Sam Kaplan started college at age 68 and graduated summa cum laude this spring from Georgia Gwinnett College.
Cancer ward marriage: “Healing starts with the soul”
A special wedding took place at the beginning of July at the National Cancer Institute in Gliwice, Poland.
Auschwitz nurse was a spy for the Polish Resistance
Auschwitz was hell on earth, but there were also angels there. Among them was an Austrian nurse, Maria Stromberger, who had volunteered to work in the concentration camp.
Overcoming disability and depression to be a strong, fulfilled woman
Blogger Bogumila Siedlecka-Goslicka suffers from congenital brittle bone disease. She describes herself as "a person who loves life."
The Gospel at the firehouse: How a priest became a fireman
This priest dreamt of being a firefighter in his youth; now he sees it as part of his ministry.
Couple celebrating 67th anniversary have 147 descendants
Leo and Ruth Zanger recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. They have 12 children and (at last count) 135 (great)grandchildren!
Tailor of custom-made suit loved it even more than client: Check out why
Jon has long dreamed of buying his own tailor-made suit. He saved up money for a year to make it possible! Stephen Richards Jr. of Richards Bespoke made his wish come true.
Family has eight kids, including four with Trisomy 21
Jeff and Sonia McGarrity’s third child was born with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) — and they felt called to adopt three more with the condition.
Special Ed teacher welcomes orphaned student with Down syndrome
Jake's mother was dying of cancer, so Kerry and her husband and kids started preparing a place for him in their family to ease the transition when the inevitable happened.
What did St. Joseph ask of St. Faustina?
St. Faustina Kowalska recorded her encounters with St. Joseph in her Diary, including some requests ...
