Cora Evans was born into a Mormon family in Utah in 1904. She was baptized into the Catholic faith on March 30, 1935 after many years of searching for the truth. Throughout her life she experienced many supernatural phenomena including mystical visions of Christ and the saints, ecstasy, and the stigmata. Her earthly life came to an end on the same day she became a daughter of God through the waters of baptism on March 30, 1957. She lived 22 joyful and devout years as a Catholic with her husband and daughter. Learn more about the life and faith of Cora Evans through the collection of previous blog posts below: 

Discover Cora Evans’ Special Devotion to Therese of Lisieux 

Cora Evans had a special devotion to Saint Thérѐse of Lisiuex. During her life, Cora experienced visions of the Little Flower and even asked the saint to ask God to grant Cora the gift of spending her time in Heaven doing good on earth just as St. Thérѐse did. Read more about Cora's devotion to the Little Flower in her own words here.

Lessons from the Life of Cora Evans 

Cora Evans’ spirituality is, quite possibly, so remarkable, because of her ordinariness. She was a lay woman, married with children, and did not possess any spectacular abilities or talents. Yet she strove, in her own way and along her own journey on Earth, toward Jesus. Her particular love for the Eucharist fortified her to perhaps even love the ordinary, rather than seek pomp and popularity.

A Chain of Thought: 4 Cora Evans Quotes on the Rosary 

Among the publications of Cora Evans’ writings, Gems provides insights into the intricacies of the Catholic faith.  These come from Cora’s life of prayer, mystical experiences, and deep relationship with Christ.  Cora had many reflections on the rosary, that John Kubasak hopes will result in a deeper devotion to this wonderful prayer.  

Often God Speaks and Acts Through a Quiet Soul: Lessons from Cora Evans

Spend some time wading through the thoughts and prayers of Cora Evans detailed in Letter Lessons with blog author, Josh Florence.

Best Quotes from Cora Evans 

A roundup of the best quotes from writer, mystic, and mother, Servant of God Cora Evans. 

Who Was Cora Evans? 

Learn a little more about the wife, mother, convert, and mystic to whom this website is dedicated.

A Friend in Heaven: Gratitude for Cora Evans on Her Birthday 

One blogger's reflection on the impact that Cora Evans has had in her life. 

Knocking on Heaven’s Door: A Reflection on Prayer from Cora Evans 

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Read a reflection based on an exerpt from Cora Evans' work, Letter Lessons. 

Holy Attachment to Beautiful Things 

We are called by Our Lord to love poverty, but He is also Beauty itself and delights in beautiful things. How do we reconcile these two ideas? Cora Evans has a teaching for us from the book Letter Lessons.

Wisdom from Cora Evans on Death

Allow Cora Evans to be your guide on a meditation through death.