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María Ruiz Scaperlanda

María Ruiz Scaperlanda is an award-winning journalist and author. The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Fr. Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma (Our Sunday Visitor) is her sixth book. In June 2016, she was presented with the St. Francis de Sales Award by the Catholic Press Association for her contributions to Catholic journalism.
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Pray for Me

María Ruiz Scaperlanda May 30, 2025

In intercessory prayer, I speak to God on behalf of another and their petition, be it a person, situation, or a community.

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Let Us Pray: Living Hope 

María Ruiz Scaperlanda May 25, 2025

In a world full of strife, where cynicism and distrust often walk together, it is no wonder the late Pope Francis summoned believers to become “pilgrims of hope.”

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Love Is Our Calling

María Ruiz Scaperlanda May 17, 2025

In a world of silly love songs, it is easy to ask, “What’s love got to do with it?” rather than trust the love that we have already encountered as believers.

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Miracles Unfold Daily

María Ruiz Scaperlanda February 20, 2025

It is no coincidence that, by opening up our own hearts and asking our community of believers to join us, we began to witness the power of prayer.

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