Lebanon Travel Diary

I recently travelled to war-torn Lebanon where I encountered a powerful witness of faith flourishing in the midst of hardship. I visited churches and sanctuaries where miracles and healings have been reported and where devotion continues to draw worshippers despite the surrounding turmoil. What struck me the most was the resilience of the Christian community, sustained by centuries of tradition and an unshakable trust in God’s providence.

Throughout my journey, I saw how Lebanon’s Christians face the devastation of war, displacement and poverty with gratitude and hope rather than despair. Families continue to rebuild their homes and lives following the destruction, often interpreting survival itself as a divine gift. Acts of generosity were equally striking: communities opening their doors to displaced neighbours regardless of faith, religious orders providing education and shelter to the vulnerable, and young people called to monastic life returning to Lebanon.

These experiences revealed that the Lebanese Church is not defined by suffering but sanctified by it. In Lebanon, faith consistently triumphs over fear, offering a powerful message of hope, courage and charity to the rest of the world.