Archived Stories
“Child’s Play”
St. Paul, MN. We often use the phrase "child's play" to describe a task that is easy. But sometimes our evangelizing efforts are literally child's play, when we send out small, joyful children to share the saving message of Jesus Christ. Perhaps the people they...
“Learning from Our Mistakes”
Suwanee, GAÂ We all make mistakes. It's one of the great lessons in humility when we mess something up and need to step forward and take responsibility. While most of us try to hide our mistakes (although hopefully not from God or our confessors), there are those...
“The Power of the Eucharist”
Minnetonka, MN. Until every person knows that the Holy Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, then our work is not done. Many know this truth, but for whatever reason, they've chosen to place other things in front of it and stop attending...
“Timeless Truth”
Boise, ID. So many false notions of God and truth are floating around out in the world today. And people don't even know they are falsehoods. St. Norbert once said to the people of Antwerp, "Unwittingly you have pursued falsehood thinking it to be truth. If you had...
“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...