Saint Charbel

I really enjoyed hearing about all of the "modern-day" saints and their stories. However, the one that stood out to me was St. Charbel. His story did not only interest me because of his ministry work with the sick and the poor or because of the bleeding and perspiring he experienced after death, but because I can relate to him. I occasionally attend a Maronite church, where I witnessed my uncle dedicate many long days and nights as a temporary pastor to build the community of the church. In this church, there is a picture of St. Charbel, but I never knew who it was until Fabienne's presentation. Also, I was able to make a connection, which is the former pastor of my Maronite church and this saint share a name. When listening to St. Charbel's story, I could not help but think if there was a specific reason why Msgr. Charbel, the former pastor, chose or had that name. Now, I not only know about the saint, whose picture hangs in St. Maron's church, but I also have some questions to ask the people about their former pastor. Hopefully, I will get some intriguing answers, but even if I do not, I am still able to connect to St. Charbel in my life today.