
This column contains the personal testimonies of Madonna House staff and friends.
There Is a Hope in Hell — by a staff worker. Perhaps you have heard the saying, "there isn’t a hope in hell," which refers to an impossible situation or problem. That line was certainly part of my vocabulary. This past year, however, I have discovered hope... (March 15, 2010)
I Was Almost a Pagan — by Sandra Wood. God was always present and acting in my life, but it was a long time before I knew it.... (January 11, 2010)
Moments of Light — by Réjeanne George. Fifty years ago on August 15, 1957, on the Feast of the Assumption, I made my first promises and became a member of Madonna House. Strangely, I cannot recall the day.... (October 17, 2007)
A Different Kind of Life — by Melanie Murphy. “What is Madonna House?” “Well, uh, it’s sort of like a Catholic kibbutz; kind of a Christian commune.” That’s how I described it to my curious friends and family after spending a week there as a guest.... (March 13, 2006)