That God not only creates but sustains us on our journey through life. More, through the gift of the Holy Spirit, God continues to guide us still. Alec Guinness did not suffer from deafness nor a speech impediment. Yet he needed God's grace to see God's love and to hear of divine mercy. A certain fittingness of things here.
Converts often face special trials.
Friends can be puzzled, family members upset, social circles disrupted. Alec Guinness was strong and did not fear what others thought. One wonders how many people were able to speak more clearly and hear more profoundly after witnessing the marvelous performances of this great actor. The gift God gave him was put to good use. He exercised his stewardship well.