Archived Stories
“Comforting the Afflicted”
Philadelphia, PA. One of the seven spiritual works of mercy is to comfort the afflicted. Today's story features a Deacon and a team leader doing just that: comforting two homeless men who need some kindness, encouragement, and a little catechesis. The following...
”What does Mary look like?”
Royal Oak, MI. This story comes from SPSE evangelist Anne: Joe started our longer conversation this way after watching us evangelize for a little while. He sat in the outdoor seating of the coffee shop. I went to the edge of the seating area and offered him a rosary...
“Called to be Faithful”
San Diego, CA. Balboa Park in San Diego is an amazing place situated on 1200 acres of land. It's a refuge for residents and visitors alike so they can relax and enjoy God's creation. It boasts over 16 museums, several performing arts venues, trails, luscious gardens,...
“Jesus Loves Them All”
Boise, ID. Using the rosary to attract their attention, we should invite everyone who comes to us (regardless of their appearance or disposition) to draw closer to the Blessed Virgin Mary's Son, Jesus Christ. As Our Lady said to St. Dominic, "If you want to reach...
“Busy in Birmingham”
Birmingham, Alabama. There are different phases in the life of an evangelist. Sometimes we'll hit dry spells, when no one seems to be interested in what we have to say. And then there are times like we see in the first half of today's story from the street, when...
“Peace in their Hearts”
Las Cruces, NM. There's only so much we can control in this world. If we do our part, and leave the rest to God, we don't have to worry so much about numbers as we do aligning our hearts with His and trusting that Our Lord is putting our efforts to use. As Colossians...
“Our Leader rolls up His sleeves”
Lexington, KY. Suffering is one of the biggest hurdles that many encounter in their growth in relationship with God. If God is truly good, why is there suffering? While it is somewhat of a mystery as to why there is so much suffering, we do know a few things: 1)...
“Jesus is still relevant”
Boise, ID. Modern humanity has forgotten about God. It's evident everywhere you look. Earlier this year, L.A. Archbishop Jose Gomez lamented that "The crisis I see today is this. In our society, we no longer seem to share any coherent or common understanding of what...
“Healings at the Beach”
Chicago, IL. God has a reason for everything He does. So why does He desire healings while we are out evangelizing? Isn't evangelization just about spreading the truth? As the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith teaches, "Healings are signs of (Christ's)...
“God is Always There”
Philadelphia, PA. How often we see deep suffering in the lives of those we encounter on the streets! The best response an evangelist can have is to try and comfort them, pray for them, and to remind them that they are in good company when they suffer. "Those who share...