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By Fr. Ed Broom, OMV, Catholic Exchange, October 20, 2020

Father Ed Broom is an Oblate of the Virgin Mary and the author of Total Consecration Through the Mysteries of the Rosary and From Humdrum to Holy. He blogs regularly at Fr. Broom’s Blog.

Fr. Ed Broom, OMVThere is a fabulous scene in the movie-classic Chariots of Fire, where the hero of the film, Eric Liddell, is running the 400 against another three sprinters. Almost at the start of the race, the runner next to Liddell elbows him. Cascading to the ground, Liddle raises his gaze contemplating the runner’s kick up dust.

Two options: either throw in the towel and call it quits; or spring to his feet, gun it, and go for the victory. Liddell chose the latter. With all the energy in every fiber of his strong athletic body, Liddell pours it on. Passing one, he then passes another, but the runner that knocked him to the ground stills has the lead. Not for long!

Eric Liddell gives it one last burst of tremendous effort and he breaks through the finish line, winning by a split-second, collapsing and plunging to the ground. Panting and panting like a fish out of water, his opponent vanquished, the victory is won by Eric Liddell.  ….

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