Growing up in Ireland, when my family received important news, good or bad, we would boil water and make tea. It was the first thing I did when my father died in 1984. This ritual allowed me a moment to take in the enormity of what had happened. Roma Downey allowbadboil share on social
Before I left home for drama school in England, my father took me outside one night and told me that wherever I was, the moon would shine on both of us. Months later, walking in London, I'd look at the moon and feel his love. Now I've shared the ritual with my own kids. Roma Downey dramaenglandfather share on social
People come together with their families to celebrate Easter. What better way to celebrate than to spend a few hours going on the journey of Christ's life. Roma Downey celebratechristeaster 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
'A.D.' will focus on life after the crucifixion and the dangers that the disciples faced in the aftermath of Jesus' resurrection. Roma Downey aftermathcrucifixiondanger Change image and 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
I've played an angel on 'Touched by an Angel,' bringing the message of God's love. It was such a privilege for me as a person of faith to deliver the message. Roma Downey angelbringdeliver Change image and share on social
I have the soul of a singer and do splendidly in the shower but the world will never hear it. Basically, I'm the only Irish person who can't carry a tune. Roma Downey basicallycarryhear Change image and share on social
For many years, when I was starring on 'Touched by an Angel,' I produced on a number of television movies for CBS. I have always enjoyed the aspect of bringing something together and multitasking in that way. Roma Downey angelaspectbring share on social
I think Operation Smile is in more than 22 countries, mostly Third World. It just happened that my schedule opened up at the time they were heading to Vietnam. Roma Downey countryhappenhead Change image and share on social
