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Story Secrets - The Lion, the Bridge and the Wardrobe

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What happens when the Room of Tears hides more than just vestments—and opens into a world of snow, silence, and saints?

In this magical and deeply symbolic short story, “The Lion, the Bridge, and the Wardrobe,” I reimagine the first moments of Pope Leo XIV after his election. Inspired by C.S. Lewis, the papal name "Leo," and a mysterious door in the Vatican, this tale takes the new pope on a Narnian-style journey through a desolate Rome where bridges have vanished and only a lion remains.

Guided by the lion's wisdom, the pope must rebuild a bridge—not just across the Tiber, but between people, generations, and hopes long lost. With the help of living saints and ancient grace, the bridge becomes more than stone—it becomes a path to renewal.

It’s a story of courage, calling, and what it means to carry the weight of hope.

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498 episodes

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Content provided by Fr. Roderick Vonhögen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Fr. Roderick Vonhögen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What happens when the Room of Tears hides more than just vestments—and opens into a world of snow, silence, and saints?

In this magical and deeply symbolic short story, “The Lion, the Bridge, and the Wardrobe,” I reimagine the first moments of Pope Leo XIV after his election. Inspired by C.S. Lewis, the papal name "Leo," and a mysterious door in the Vatican, this tale takes the new pope on a Narnian-style journey through a desolate Rome where bridges have vanished and only a lion remains.

Guided by the lion's wisdom, the pope must rebuild a bridge—not just across the Tiber, but between people, generations, and hopes long lost. With the help of living saints and ancient grace, the bridge becomes more than stone—it becomes a path to renewal.

It’s a story of courage, calling, and what it means to carry the weight of hope.

  continue reading

498 episodes

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