The Wandering Monk and the Hidden Village: A Spanish Colonial Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Compassion, Faith, and Community
In the time of Spanish rule, when roads were little more than dust paths winding through forests and mountains, there walked a wandering monk. He carried no possessions beyond a simple robe, a staff worn smooth by years of travel, and a small satchel of herbs and bread. Wherever he went, he offered prayer, healing, and gentle counsel, never asking