#faith

14 stories

The Healer's Touch | El Toque de la Curandera

The Healer's Touch | El Toque de la Curandera

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

A skeptical doctor learns to believe when a traditional healer shows her that some medicine can't be measured

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Douma Ladder of Saints | سلم القديسين بدوما

Douma Ladder of Saints | سلم القديسين بدوما

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She carves icons in Douma's famous ladder workshops. He's the theology professor studying Maronite sacred art. Between wood and faith, they discover that devotion takes many forms. 'Inti el icon el wahidi' (أنتِ الأيقونة الوحيدة).

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Harissa Pilgrimage | حج حاريصا

Harissa Pilgrimage | حج حاريصا

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She sells candles at the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon. He's the lapsed Catholic seeking something he can't name. At Harissa's heights, they find faith—in each other. 'Inti mu'jziti' (أنتِ معجزتي).

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La Virgencita | The Little Virgin

La Virgencita | The Little Virgin

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

A woman prays to the Virgin for love and finds her answer in the most unexpected person

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Mar Moussa Path | درب مار موسى

Mar Moussa Path | درب مار موسى

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She guides pilgrims on mountain paths to holy sites. He's the atheist anthropologist studying religious journeys. On the road to belief, they find their own faith. 'Inti el darb el wahid' (أنتِ الدرب الوحيد).

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The Azhari Scholar | عالمة الأزهر

The Azhari Scholar | عالمة الأزهر

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

She teaches Islamic jurisprudence at Al-Azhar. He's the Western academic studying her interpretation. Between texts, they write their own story.

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The Mecca Bound | في طريق مكة

The Mecca Bound | في طريق مكة

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

She organizes Hajj pilgrimages for a living. He's the convert seeking spiritual guidance. By Mecca, they've found more than faith.

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יציאה באלעד | Elad Emergence

יציאה באלעד | Elad Emergence

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

In the ultra-Orthodox city of Elad, a woman leaving the faith finds unexpected support from the least likely person.

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رحلة مولاي إدريس | The Pilgrimage to Moulay Idriss

رحلة مولاي إدريس | The Pilgrimage to Moulay Idriss

Yasmine Benali2 min read

A guesthouse owner discovers passion with a spiritual seeker who comes to the holy city of Moulay Idriss.

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לילות נתיבות | Netivot Nights

לילות נתיבות | Netivot Nights

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

In the holy city of Netivot, a Baba Sali devotee finds her faith tested when she falls for a secular teacher.

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Souk Ahras Soul

Souk Ahras Soul

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Leila runs a pottery workshop in Saint Augustine's birthplace. When philosopher Gabriel arrives tracing Augustine's origins, she shapes his understanding of faith and flesh. 'El roh tetshakkel' (الروح تتشكّل) - The soul takes form.

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The Gospel Singer's Encore

The Gospel Singer's Encore

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

Sister Marlene hasn't sung solo in twenty years. When a record producer rediscovers her old recordings, she discovers some voices never truly retire.

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The Mosque Miracle

The Mosque Miracle

Anastasia Chrome1 min read

After years of failed relationships, Nadia makes dua for guidance. The very next day, she meets Tariq at Friday prayers—and learns that sometimes prayers are answered directly.

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The Revival Preacher

The Revival Preacher

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

Evangelist Shirley has preached fire across the South for thirty years. When a musician joins her ministry, she discovers some sermons need accompaniment.

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