In her book, “Braving the Thin Places,” Julianne Stanz shares a deeply personal story about overcoming fear and finding solace in faith through a profound spiritual revelation. During a difficult period with her health, she experienced significant anxiety and many sleepless nights. Despite her efforts to pray, peace eluded her until her young son’s innocent-yet-profound question about the Eucharist brought a moment of clarity.
Holding his small hands as if they were the Eucharist, he asked if eating the bread meant they would live forever. For the author, this moment illuminated the core truth of her faith: the Eucharist as the Bread of Life. She realized that challenges in life are not about falling apart but, instead, about being broken open in new ways. This insight transformed her perspective, emphasizing God’s enduring faithfulness and Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist.
The narrative underscores that no matter the storms or trials faced, God’s love is unwavering, and the Eucharist is a testament to that divine love.
To watch Julianne’s story, go to youtu.be/xuDe8yrYxLE
