Facing Fears With Five Smooth Stones: An Interview with Robert Leblanc

Last updated on: February 7, 2022 at 6:49 pm by William Hemsworth

Facing Fears With Five Smooth Stones: An Interview with Robert Leblanc 2022-02-07T18:49:54-07:00 William Hemsworth

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Author Robert Leblanc of the Catholic Moment recently joined me to discuss his great new book titled “Five Smooth Stones: Facing the Goliath of our Fears“. In our discussion we discuss the five smooth stones in regard to virtue and how they can powerfully shape our spiritual lives.

Robert has graciously provided a discount for listeners and views that want to check out the book. Visit https://www.catholicmoment.ca/book and enter the code “faith” for a 10% discount.

About Five Smooth Stones: Facing the Goliath of our Fears

Five Smooth Stones: Facing the Goliath of our Fears is a five-part reflection based on the biblical story of David and Goliath.

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Just as David picked up five smooth stones from the wadi to confront the giant, as we prepare to take on the Goliaths of our fears, we too must put five smooth stones into our own shepherd’s pouch: Humility, Wisdom, Virtue, Courage and the Grace of God. From one stone to the next, Five Smooth Stones: Facing the Goliath of our Fears examines how these aspects of our Catholic faith build upon each other, emboldening us to face the fears we come across in our daily lives.

Each chapter closes with three ‘Points to Ponder’, which call the reader to delve more deeply into their relationship with God.

The Interview

Saint Quotes About Fears

“Without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace. The gift of grace increases as the struggle increases.” St. Rose of Lima

“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day.” St. Gianna Molla

“Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again: for forgiveness has risen from the grave!” St. John Chrysostom

“Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to Him. That is all the doing you have to worry about.” St. Jane Frances de Chantal

“If God sends you many sufferings it is a sign that He has great plans for you, and certainly wants to make you a saint.” St. Ignatius of Loyola

“You will never be happy if your happiness depends on getting solely what you want. Change the focus. Get a new center. Will what God wills, and your joy no man shall take from you.” Venerable Fulton Sheen

Bible Verses For Encouragement

I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. – Psalm 34:4

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”- Joshua 1:9

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. – Philippians 4:6

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. – John 14:27

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:6-7

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