Archived Stories
“Fly to the Lord”
Las Vegas, NV. It's unclear why airplanes are a place where strangers wind up making connections. Perhaps it's because there's simply nothing else to do. Or maybe it's because some become nervous when flying, and conversation helps to ease anxiety. Whatever the case...
“Holy Family Christmas Store, Pt. 1”
Detroit, MI. For the second year, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, in Midtown Detroit, organized the "Holy Family Christmas Store". On the weekend before Christmas, this "store" offered a chance for low-income families to come and receive Christmas gifts, clothing,...
“A Special Gift for All”
Henniker, New Hampshire. Today's story presents a lesson for us all to reflect on. Our evangelist had an extremely beautiful rosary to give away, but someone they were less familiar with took it. At first she was disappointed, but upon reflection she realized she...
“Mall Evangelization”
Tampa, FL. While the idea of a shopping area or "mall" has been around since ancient Rome, the idea only made its way to America in 1828. With the relatively recent development of the internet, websites like Amazon have taken over as the first shopping option for...
“Waiting”
Gaithersburg, MD. What does one do at a bus stop? Wait. During Advent, this season of patient waiting for the coming of our Savior, it's moments like these that are often ideal to speak to people about Jesus. Those waiting for the bus often have nothing else to do but...
“El Sobrante Stroll, Pt. 2”
El Sobrante, CA. Many people haven't heard of the city of El Sobrante, CA. The name is derived from the time when Mexican independence was declared from Spain, and the government gave land grants to be divided among Spanish colonists. “Rancho Sobrante” was the...
“El Sobrante Stroll, Pt. 1”
El Sobrante, CA. The 26th annual El Sobrante Stroll is a family-friendly event with a goal of promoting community awareness and to acquaint the community with the services and businesses available in El Sobrante. The main road through town is closed to cars, and it...
“If Jesus is the truth, that’s what I want!”
Orange County, CA. Many argue that the deepest human desire is to be loved. And that's true. But another deep human desire is to know the truth. In John 8:31-32, we read "Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him, "If you remain in my word, you will truly be...
“A Billboard Pointing to Christ”
San Diego, CA. The tilma worn by St. Juan Diego almost 500 years ago on a chilly December morning became something so much more after Our Lady of Guadalupe visited him. This poor Indian widower's tilma has become a relic, a work of art, and a sign pointing to the...
“The Lord Rewards Sacrifice”
Philadelphia, PA. When you're doing something for Our Lord, and it's not easy, He knows that and will reward you accordingly. Today's team went out in cold, icy conditions, all for the salvation of souls. God blessed their time in the harsh conditions with many...