An Unexpected Request

The prefect of a department in France, who was a Christian man, often visited hospitals. Once, while visiting a hospital run by nuns, he was

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Promoters of Concord

According to tradition, Micipsa, who was the king of Numidia—a region that today comprises northwest Africa, or more precisely, Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia—was an ally

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A Swiss Chocolate

Many years ago, a Swiss pilgrim arrived at a monastery and asked for lodging. After spending a few days at the monastery, he continued on

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The brick throw

A ten-year-old boy was standing on the side of the road, trying to wave down the cars that passed by to get them to stop.

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