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Tagged: C. S. Lewis

Catholic Writers Guild / Coronavirus / Quotes / Scriptures / Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story

CatholicWritersGuild: Emerging from the Cocoon

I closed my eyes and found myself in a cocoon — the coronavirus cocoon of isolation. Where was the familiar life I knew yesterday? Here God wrapped me in his protection by confining me to a small space and captivating my heart. Instinctively, I struggled to escape. Each struggle to escape brought me a new understanding of myself and, finally, peace in God’s will. I settled into the attitude of learning what He intended to teach me.
In my coronavirus captivity, God was shaping me into the woman I need to be when I fully emerge into a new life. He was giving me the strength, wisdom, and faith to survive in the world outside that was becoming so different from what I remembered. He was teaching me not to expect or long for the old life I had, but to trust Him for this new life He has for me.

CatholicMom.com / Coronavirus / Evangelization / journaling / Prayer / Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story

CatholicMom: Emerging from the Cocoon

In my coronavirus captivity, God was shaping me into the woman I need to be when I fully emerge into a new life. He was giving me the strength, wisdom, and faith to survive in the world outside that was becoming so different from what I remembered. He was teaching me not to expect or long for the old life I had, but to trust Him for this new life He has for me.

CatholicMom.com / Holy Spirit / Spiritual Warfare

Catholic Mom: Plagues, Facebook and Hope

Nancy Ward quotes C. S. Lewis: “If we thought we were building up a heaven on earth, if we looked for something that would turn the present world from a place of pilgrimage into a permanent city satisfying the soul of man, we are disillusioned, and not a moment too soon.” She responds that “C.S. Lewis’ approach to facing hardship shifted my concern from preparing as best I could for shortages and remaining vigilant in protecting my health to thanking God for the lessons he is teaching me to draw me closer to him this Lent of surprises.”

The Friar's Corner

Catholic / Evangelization / Fr. Bob Hilz / Jesus / Joy / Living Your Faith / Scriptures

Friar’s Corner: Light up your life!

Have you found the light of your life? The light has been here and he is brighter than our earthly sun. He is the glorious, warm and loving light that sets you on fire without burning you. As you catch his fiery light you get lifted up and you want to jump for joy. Alleluia! It can happen if you long for it. Go to a good Pentecostal church where the people really “light up” and jump for joy. Catholics tend to be very quiet and reserve.