We asked readers to share stories of surprising moments of faith in no more than 100 words. In these (very) short essays, they explain how they faced these struggles with the help of God.

The popular evangelical minister insists God will bless your life with abundance if you let him. Is that true?

In these (very) short essays, they explain how they encountered God in others and their faith grew because of it. They show how the Lord is present even where we least expect God.

At Catholic Underground in New York City, hosted by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, I experienced a Holy Hour followed by an exhibit of Catholic art and artists.

My life as a parish priest in Wisconsin is very different from my childhood in Nigeria. But I am so grateful to now be an American citizen, and despite its flaws, I love this country.

When will the day come when we won’t see a headline about the church reluctantly admitting that they have spent several decades protecting yet another predator and feeding yet more victims into the flames?