Archived Stories
“The Rosary Leads People To Jesus”
Boise, ID. The Rosary leads people to contemplate on the life, death and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This is why saints like St. Francis de Sales, Padre Pio, St. Josemaria Escriva say it's one of the most powerful prayers out there. And it's also why SPSE,...
“Blood of the Lamb”
Gaithersburg, MD. When Catholics truly understand what Jesus suffered for us, they'll want to become evangelists and share this truth with the world. The following quote from Blessed Abbot Aelred on Christ's passion might help us meditate on Our Lord's great act of...
“Prayer > Positive Thinking”
Madison Heights, MI, Prayer is so very critical for every part of our lives. St. John Chrysostom so wisely stated, "Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness." As we'll...
“Reaching Out to Souls”
Boise, ID. If a person is drowning in water, they are likely desperately looking for a helping hand. The thing is, most people in today's culture of death don't know they're drowning...spiritually speaking. They know something is wrong, but either won't acknowledge it...
“Taking Nothing For Granted”
Philadelphia, PA. St. Camillus de Lellis once said, "The poor and the sick are the heart of God. In serving them, we serve Jesus Christ." What a powerful motivator to seek out and help these impoverished souls. Of course, some SPSE teams have more interaction with the...
“Fish Fry, Round Two”
Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's often interesting to learn about the history of a parish, especially one like Old St. Patrick in Ann Arbor. Parishioners take pride in their parish, so it's good for evangelists to know at least the basic history of a parish ahead of time. In...
“Mercy at McDonald’s”
Novi, MI. Have you ever tried unsuccessfully to talk with a person about God, only to find out that the person you wound up talking to instead was exactly the one God wanted. That might just be the case in today's story. Our evangelist was able to share Our Lord's...
“Simple Prayer”
Warren, MI. Even when His children don't think they need anything, God is so abundantly good that He still continues to bless them with more. In today's story, our evangelist was told by the person he was praying for that she has everything she needs from Our Lord. So...
“First Fish Fry”
Sierra Vista, AZ. Lent 2020 is here. According to an article on the USCCB website, that means we should "devote ourselves to seeking the Lord in prayer and reading Scripture...giving alms...practice self-control through fasting...abstaining from meat on Fridays during...
“Capitalizing on a Captive Audience”
Ann Arbor, MI. The checkout line at the grocery store. The waiting room at the doctor's office. The queue for the buffet. One of the most captive audiences for sharing the gospel are those who are stuck waiting for something. Our team in today's story capitalized on a...