There are also new stories pouring out of Iraq as Islamic…
““There are also new stories pouring out of Iraq as Islamic State–controlled territories are losing ground and Iraqis are reclaiming Christian territories. One miraculous story is of seven young college women who hid under beds for eight hours as Islamic State fighters used their room as a hideout during an assault on the city of Kirkuk on October 21, 2016. “When ISIS entered our room, they didn’t see us, [and] we feel that the Virgin Mary closed their eyes from seeing us,” one young woman recalled.10 Father Roni Momika, who was in cell phone contact with two of the girls as they hid, said, “The Virgin Mary was with them.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith can provide protection and hope during extreme danger, as believers feel divine intervention.
In simple terms: Faith can protect in crisis.
Cultivate faith or inner strength for resilience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict zones
- emergency shelters
- community support
- personal testimony
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief influence survival instincts?
- What role does community play in crisis resilience?
Reliance on faith may not guarantee safety; others may feel abandoned.