--- title: The woman crippled by a demon description: "The whispers that said @CatholicReally wasn't good enough stopped; instead, she heard the Scripture, \"Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.\"" --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2016/10/27/woman-crippled-demon#) # The woman crippled by a demon Oct 27, 2016 11:00:08 AM  |  by [Pam Spano](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/pam-spano) [![Book-Notes-720-x-340-dark-gold-outline-and-medium-blue-pen-_-Notes-light-blue-702x336](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Book-Notes-720-x-340-dark-gold-outline-and-medium-blue-pen-_-Notes-light-blue-702x336-235.png?width=702&height=336&name=Book-Notes-720-x-340-dark-gold-outline-and-medium-blue-pen-_-Notes-light-blue-702x336-235.png)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Book-Notes-720-x-340-dark-gold-outline-and-medium-blue-pen-_-Notes-light-blue-702x336-235.png) A couple of months ago, I read the book [***Who Does He Say You Are?***](http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/163253102X/catholicmom) by Colleen C. Mitchell.  Through scripture, prayer and reflection, Colleen focuses on twelve women of the Bible and how Christ transformed their lives and how He can transform ours. I used to identify with "[the woman of Samaria](http://www.chicagonow.com/being-catholic-really/2014/03/third-sunday-of-lent-the-woman-at-the-well/#/)" or [Martha and Mary of Bethany](http://www.chicagonow.com/being-catholic-really/2010/11/martha-mary-jesus-and-me/), but while reading Colleen's book, the story of the woman crippled by a demon ([Luke 13:10-17](http://www.usccb.org/bible/luke/13)) spoke to me. It inspired me so much that I drew the picture you see with this article. ![The woman crippled by a demon by Pam Spano](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/The-woman-crippled-by-a-demon-2-1-225x400.jpg?width=225&height=400&name=The-woman-crippled-by-a-demon-2-1-225x400.jpg) "The woman crippled by a demon" by Pam Spano. All rights reserved. Looking at my own drawing, I realized how crippled and bent over I had become. How did it happen? It was gradual for me. Over a period of time my job performance began to suffer and I lost all confidence in my abilities. I believed the low, whispered lies in my own voice inside my head that I wasn't good enough or smart enough to do the job. I started to [pray every day](http://www.catholic365.com/article/4858/the-feast-of-saint-martha-and-my-new-job.html). I spoke with my boss about the difficulties I was having. She didn't have time to help me. When I started to become ill every morning before I left for work, I knew it was time to [quit](http://catholicmom.com/2016/07/28/listen-lord-servant-speaking/?loggedout=true). There were other factors that played into my decision to quit my job. My pay was very low and I'll be making more money a month when I start to draw Social Security! Now what do I do?  I started the healing process by [attending daily Mass](http://www.chicagonow.com/being-catholic-really/2016/07/my-new-morning-commute/#image/1). I heard God's words and I began to stand upright: > *"Stand up and go; your faith has saved you." - [Luke 17:19](http://usccb.org/bible/luke/17)* [Tweet "Learn to stand tall for Christ. @CatholicReally reviews #hesaysiam by @colleencmitch @servantbooks"] Now I "stand tall in Christ," as Colleen puts it. I'm aware of my posture throughout the day and make sure I'm not slumping. I haven't heard the low whispers since I quit my job and if I do, I know my faith is strong enough to silence them. [![who does he say you are](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/who-does-he-say-you-are-5.jpg?width=600&height=927&name=who-does-he-say-you-are-5.jpg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/who-does-he-say-you-are-5.jpg) You can read my complete review of Colleen's book [here](http://www.chicagonow.com/being-catholic-really/2016/09/who-does-he-say-you-are-by-colleen-c-mitchell-a-book-review/#image/1). ***Have you read Colleen's book?  Which woman in the Bible do you identify with the most?*** **Buy this book through our Amazon link and support CatholicMom.com with your purchase!** **Be sure to check out [our Book Notes archive](http://catholicmom.com/category/book-notes/).** *Copyright 2016 Pam Spano* ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F10%2F27%2Fwoman-crippled-demon%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F10%2F27%2Fwoman-crippled-demon%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F10%2F27%2Fwoman-crippled-demon%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=The%20woman%20crippled%20by%20a%20demon) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F10%2F27%2Fwoman-crippled-demon%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F10%2F27%2Fwoman-crippled-demon%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Pam Spano](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Pam%20Spano%202024.jpeg) ### [Pam Spano](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/pam-spano) Pam Spano converted to the Catholic faith as an adult over 30 years ago. 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