Experiences of Raymond Nader with Saint Sharbel - Family of St. Sharbel USA

Photo of Raymond Nader with the imprint of St Sharbel's five fingers visible on his my forearm.

Raymond Nader's Mystical Experience with Saint Sharbel

Raymond Francis Nader is a Maronite Christian, born in 1961 in Lebanon, married and the father of three. He obtained a degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering from Saint Joseph University in Beirut. Later in London, he further specialized in nuclear physics and worked in advanced technologies.

Since he was a child, he was fascinated with the story of creation and the universe.

During the Lebanese war (1975-1990), Raymond returned to Lebanon to be with his parents and compatriots. He enrolled in the Lebanese Christian Forces and participated in various battles defending the Christian community. He served as a high-ranking officer and was the Commander of the school of officers.

At the end of the war, he ...

Maronite icon of Jesus Christ

First Experience

Christ is the Truth of Love Incarnate

Before the beginning was love. Everything came to be through love, and without love, nothing ...

Old lit oil lamp with a little cross on top

Second Experience

Man Will Die if He Is Not Transformed into Love

Why are people going downward when the road to God leads upward? People are carrying many ...

A censer with burning incense in front of a crucifix

Third Experience

Your Work in this World

Christ is the way; remain firm in Christ and follow the way, and do not let anything move you...

An old wooden door with a cross on it.

Fourth Experience

Your Weakness Is There for You to Overcome

Every padlock has a key, and every door has a lock that can be opened only by its key. Death has...

Ruins of an old stone house.

Fifth Experience

Do Good Untiringly

The journey of the universe is the construction site of the kingdom of God. It looks...

An open bible, a crucifix, Chalice, lit oil lamp, on the alter.

Sixth Experience

Sanctity Does Not Come by Chance. Sanctity is a Choice

People seek for miracles so they may believe and see, and for messages, so they may...

Running water between rocks

Seventh Experience

Your Journey in This World Is the Trip of Your Sanctity

All people were given ears to hear, but those who...

Statue of St Sharbel at the Sanctuary of St. Sharbel in Annaya, Lebanon

Eighth Experience

Sanctity is Your Goal

Sanctity is your goal, and perfection in love is your ultimate end. Do not stop at...

A big wooden cross in a snowy region in Lebanon

Ninth Experience

Axis of the Universe

The whole universe revolves around the mystery of the Cross. Every man thinks ...

Two pottery jars in one of the stone walls of the Hermitage of Annaya in Lebanon, where St. Sharbel lived for 23 years.

Tenth Experience

Walk the Path of Sanctity in the Joy of the Resurrection

You are walking on the paths of your life carrying ...

Top view of a nest on a tree with five egg birds in it.

Eleventh Experience

Your Future is the First Day in the Next World

Observe how the birds of the sky carefully build their nests, gently lay their eggs and tenderly watch over their ...

A full view of the Monastery of St Maron in Annaya, Lebanon.

Twelfth Experience

Christ is the Foundation of God’s Building

When the lamp dims into darkness, it is replenished with oil. Now the lamp is dimming...

A big cross on top of a hill in Lebanon during sunset, with beautiful clouds in the background.

Thirteenth Experience

Love is a Light that Shines

Love is not attachment, because love is freedom and attachment is ...

ِ Confessional inside a church.

Fourteenth Experience

Confess Your Sins and You Will Kill the Evil That Is in You

When Christ ascended, Satan fell. Those clinging to Satan are going with him, and whoever is ...

A Maronite monk celebrating mass while raising the Eucharist.

Fifteenth Experience

Motion and Life

There is a big difference between motion and life. A person can be in motion without...

Maronite icon of the Holy Family

Sixteenth Experience

Every Family is a Holy Family

The human family on earth is the image of the Holy Family in heaven. The family passes on the plan of God from ...

Icon of St Sharbel raising his hands in prayer.

Excerpts From Remaining Messages

Excerpts from Five Remaining Messages of St. Sharbel

The shepherd’s staff is used to guide and protect the flock against wolves and beasts of the forest. The staff of the ...