The faith that grows the most is the one born after pain
The strongest faith is not born in calm. It is born in the midst of pain. When everything falls apart, when there is no answer, when even prayer doesn't turn out the right way -
Michele Azevedo
With much faith and positivity, she writes for the Oração e Fé daily, bringing messages and Divine teachings to everyone.
Do you know what it means to say 'amen'? The answer may surprise you
Many people say "amen" at the end of a prayer, almost automatically. But do you know what it means to say amen? The answer goes far beyond a simple "so be it".
Online masses and services are still on the rise: here's how to watch them
Even with the return of face-to-face celebrations after the most critical moments of the pandemic, online masses and services are still on the rise. The practice, which emerged as an emergency alternative
When praying isn't enough, trust in God's timing
There are days when you pray, pray, cry out with all your heart... and yet nothing seems to happen. God's silence at such times can hurt more than
Do angels have a hierarchy? See how they are classified according to the Christian faith
Have you ever heard that angels have a celestial hierarchy? According to the tradition of the Christian faith, especially in Catholicism and some strands of Orthodox Christianity, angels are
The storm didn't come to drown you, but to reveal your strength
When life seems to be falling apart, when the winds are blowing hard and all you can see is darkness, the first feeling is one of fear. Of helplessness. Of wanting to run away,
This short prayer can change your day: try it today
There are days when everything feels heavy. The mind is racing, the heart is restless, the news is bad, the worries are relentless. You feel like stopping the world and
Brazil's most visited shrines and what they represent
Brazil is a deeply spiritual country. And it doesn't matter what religion you follow - there's something sacred about visiting a place that carries faith, history and
When all seems lost, that's when faith kicks in
Some days seem too dark. The ground disappears, hope hides, and all we feel is a harsh, almost suffocating silence. Life becomes a
Did you know? These foods were cited as sacred in the scriptures
Throughout history, food has always played a symbolic and spiritual role. And in sacred scriptures - such as the Bible, the Torah and the Koran - certain foods are