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The Reading Glass Magazine (LATFOB 2024 Edition)

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SA<br />

Yet, amidst the chaos of war, there<br />

was a beacon of divine solace. In<br />

1969, Manny experienced a profound<br />

spiritual encounter with his departed<br />

aunt Jean, whose presence enveloped<br />

him in three days of ethereal<br />

conversation. Since then, Jean’s<br />

guiding light has illuminated his<br />

path, offering comfort and counsel in<br />

moments of darkness.<br />

Reflecting on his miraculous journey,<br />

Manny finds solace in his newfound<br />

ministry. Despite his own flaws and<br />

failings, he sees it as his calling to<br />

share the marvels of his experiences<br />

with others. Through his trials and<br />

triumphs, he implores us to seek the<br />

presence of the Holy Spirit within<br />

ourselves, to recognize the grace<br />

bestowed upon us, and to share our<br />

stories for the greater glory of God.<br />

As we read Manny Sousa’s<br />

memoir, we are reminded<br />

of the profound truth that<br />

God’s blessings know no<br />

bounds. In his remarkable odyssey,<br />

we find echoes of our own struggles<br />

and victories, and perhaps, in the<br />

sharing of our stories, we too can<br />

become vessels of divine grace,<br />

building up the body of Christ and<br />

spreading the light of love and<br />

redemption to all.<br />

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