Taqwa Kbeilan shares her experiences of faith and prayer

Taqwa Kbeilan, a nurse and biology specialist from Zahle, spoke to ACI MENA about how prayer and religious singing support her family life and help her navigate difficulties. Kbeilan, a wife, mother, and grandmother, said she seeks the guidance of the Holy Spirit each morning to serve as an example of God's teachings within her family.

Kbeilan described overcoming a family health crisis when her daughter-in-law suffered an illness. During that time, Kbeilan cared for her granddaughter. She attributed the eventual recovery of her daughter-in-law to prayer and the intercession of the Virgin Mary.

Her involvement in liturgical singing began in a school choir and continued after she was asked to sing during May devotions at age 10. Following the outbreak of war during her university studies in Beirut, Kbeilan returned to her birthplace of Zahle. She remains active in the same church where she sang as a child, participating in both children's and adults' Masses. Kbeilan stated that she uses singing to maintain a deep relationship with God by focusing on the music and avoiding distractions.