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
I have loved Jesus my whole life, and it has been such a privilege for me. To be able to marry my work and God together has been such a blessing. Roma Downey blessgodjesus Change image and share on social
Having played an angel for so long, you can imagine that I've been asked to endorse any number of causes over the years. Obviously I have to limit my participation with any charity, so I decided to really concentrate on my love of children. Roma Downey angelaskcharity share on social
Individual stories from the Bible had been made into movies, but no one had taken on the arc of the Bible story as one meta-narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Roma Downey arcbiblegenesis 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
Mary and Jesus had this extraordinary relationship between them. What a teacher Mary is, really. It is the ultimate trusting; that she had to trust God, that she was so privileged to be the mother of the Savior, that she had to stand there as a mother and watch her son being murdered and trust that that is what he came to do. Roma Downey extraordinarygodjesus share on social
I came up through the theater. I came out of drama college and started working in the professional theater. Roma Downey collegedramaprofessional Change image and share on social
We're nondenominational. I come from Northern Ireland, and we've had religious wars for years. I didn't want to create an illusion that my God is better than your God. So our show is a spiritual show, not a religious show. Roma Downey creategodhave share on social
My accent gets more pronounced when I've been talking to people from Derry. Roma Downey accentderryhave Change image and share on social
I have a memory of my mother kneeling in front of a cabinet in our home, tenderly cradling her wedding china. We never used the plates; she died in her 40s without ever letting herself enjoy these gorgeous pieces. I told myself that I would use my precious items. Roma Downey 40scabinetchina share on social