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St. Charbel Makhlouf: The Miracle Worker of Lebanon and a Light for the World

  St. Charbel Makhlouf: The Miracle Worker of Lebanon and a Light for the World  Discover the profound life of St. Charbel Makhlouf, the Maronite hermit of Lebanon known for incredible miracles, an incorrupt body, and powerful intercession today. Learn about his history and modern-day healings. In the quiet hills of Lebanon, a silence cultivated over a century ago continues to speak louder than the noise of the modern world. It is the silence of Saint Charbel Makhlouf, a Maronite monk whose life of extreme hiddenness has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon of healing and faith. For Catholics and Orthodox Christians alike—and indeed, for many Muslims in the Middle East—St. Charbel is not merely a historical figure; he is a living, active presence. Known colloquially as the "Miracle Worker of Lebanon," his shrine in Annaya is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world. But who was this quiet hermit, and why does his intercession remain so potent today?  The Ear...

The Chosen introduces us to the Jesus we can all relate

 

There has never been a movie or TV series that has made me cry so many times except for the independent movie series called the Chosen. It is the story of those people that Jesus Christ chose to follow him during his time on Earth. It also features Jesus' story and shows His full humanity and full divinity as well. 


 I think even non-believers would find this series well made and very interesting. If some people find the likes of Lucifer and Loki series interesting, I think they'd be more interested on a person who is opposite both these characters. Unlike any past Jesus movies, this series shows his human side and it shows him as a revolutionary who questions how the laws of God were ridiculously implemented, dances on parties, jokes with friends and like almost every man, has strong connection with his mother.  

As of this writing, season 2 had just finished. Both seasons have 8 episodes each. I am among so many others that are eager for the next season. I sincerely pray that Dallas Jenkins and the entire crew and the entire cast of the Chosen be continually blessed by the Holy Spirit that they may be able to deliver the message of Jesus Christ in today's modern era. I hope and pray to God that they be given the strength to finish this in spite of their success today. They will touch a lot of hearts and they will be able to spread the Good News using today's technology. 

 I would want to write a summary of every episode and how it touched my heart if time will allow. But for here, I'd briefly describe how I honestly felt like while watching through seasons 1 and 2. 

I was like Mary Magdalene when I felt so helpless and so lonely and thought about ending it all when my situation became so overwhelming. 

I was like Simon Peter when I thought of unacceptable ways so I could take care of my family but sacrifice my colleagues. 

I was like Matthew when I thought being talented and getting wealthy was more important than having a relationship with my own people. 

I was like Nicodemus when I chose not to follow Jesus because it meant I have to give up my reputation and my comfort zone. 

I was like them. Lost deeply in the jungle of life and Jesus found and forgave me someway, somehow. I was like them, heading in the wrong direction of life. 

But now, I find myself in the opposite direction. And what happened in between was my encounter with Jesus Christ.
 
 
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