“Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ on behalf of his body, which is the Church.” Colossians 1:24
“But in order to perceive the true answer to the ‘why’ of suffering, we must look to the revelation of divine love, the ultimate source of the meaning of everything that exists. Love is also the richest source of the meaning of suffering, which always remains a mystery….We must above all accept the light of Revelation…as it illuminates [the order of justice] with Love, as the definitive source of everything that exists. Love is: also the fullest source of the answer to the question of the meaning of suffering. This answer has been given by God to man in the Cross of Jesus Christ.” Salvifici Doloris, Pope John Paul II
Reflection:
We so frequently are scared of suffering. Why? Is it because we are unsure of having the strength to remain faithful? Are we just scared of having to feel pain? Why are you afraid of suffering?
The Lord through St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians tells us: “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
Ask Jesus to heal you of all your fears, all your worries. Give everything to Him and ask Him to teach you how to love as He loved—to the maximum. May we all experience “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding” and rejoice in our sufferings for His sake.
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