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Anthony de Mello

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Spiritual Parables

These are some of my favorite spiritual stories and parables that have been collected from various sources. Some of these are classics you may have heard but never considered from a non-religious perspective, and others are spiritual parables you may not have heard before. If you know of any spiritual stories that you would like to share here, then please use the Submit A Story link.

Cashing In Your $500,000 Check – Featured Spiritual Story

A business executive was deep in debt and could see no way out. Creditors were closing in on him. Suppliers were demanding payment. He sat on the park bench, head in hands, wondering if anything could save his company from bankruptcy.

Suddenly an old man appeared before him. "I can see that something is troubling you," he said.

After listening to the executive's woes, the old man said, "I believe I can help you..."

Old Man on the Island – Featured Spiritual Story

An old man had lived most of his life on what was considered to be one of the loveliest islands in the world. Now that he had returned to spend his retirement years in the big city, someone said to him...