'Touched by an Angel' started my calling to be the messenger, and on a weekly basis, I was able to deliver the message of God's love to the world. Roma Downey angelbasiscall Change image and share on social
It is tradition in Ireland that you're given money for your first communion. Roma Downey communionirelandmoney Change image and share on social
I had the privilege of playing an angel on 'Touched by an Angel' for many years - almost two decades, and we would deliver a message on the show. The message was that God loves them, and before filming every scene, we would come together and pray. Roma Downey angeldecadedeliver share on social
Entire families are attending 'Son of God' together and sharing it with their own kids. Parents are using the film as a conversation starter to help bring the story of Jesus to life for their children. Roma Downey attendbringchild share on social
My husband hailed from Dagenham; he's an Essex boy. Me myself, I come from Derry City in the northwest of Ireland, so we love to get back. Roma Downey backboycity Change image and share on social
Season number seven! It's been so exciting for us. When we first began, we were like the little train that could... and we did! We're terribly excited! It will be an interesting season for us, I think. Roma Downey beginexcitexcite share on social
I also know how to ask people for money and I have no shame about doing that. Roma Downey moneypeopleshame Change image and share on social
We were the laughingstock of that first season... It was with great relish several years later that I received a TV Guide award for favorite actress on television. Roma Downey actressawardfavorite Change image and share on social
In the case of 'The Bible' series and now 'Son of God,' it has been a combination of what I love to do and what I believe. To be able to do that with the person I love has just really been a blessing. Roma Downey bibleblesscase Change image and share on social
There's an assumption in many of these cultures that these children are mentally retarded, when in fact they're not at all. I saw how the operation affects the child, as well as the child's family and often the village. Roma Downey affectassumptionchild share on social
