(1836-1886) Sri Ramakrishna Parmahamsa was a Hindu sage and mystic who never wrote any articles or books. He was known for practices and experiences that many considered bizarre, but also for a “god-consciousness” that drew people to him from many religious traditions. Raised in a poor Brahmin family (the priestly caste), the boy, known then […]
Chiara Lubich
(1920-2008) During World War II on the night of May 13, 1944, Allied bombers devastated the city of Trent. Many residents fled to the surrounding mountains, but one woman, Chiara Lubich, whose home was destroyed, had a life-changing religious experience. She met a woman in the ruins who had lost all four of her children […]