Did Jesus long for His Passion? | Word Alive

Friday, April 8, 2022

Jesse and Kathleen LeBlanc

Did Jesus long for the suffering of His Passion in the way a woman longs for the suffering of childbirth, knowing what good will come of it?

Russia-Ukraine: Where is God in war? | Love Digest

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Julian Paparella

The eyes of the world are fixed on Ukraine, and our hearts turn to our fellow human beings. Terrible tragedies like this beg the question: Where is God?

Deacon-structing the voice of illness, part 6

Monday, December 28, 2020

Deacon Pedro

Deacon Pedro shares four insights that he has learned about suffering from experiences in his own life.

Deacon-structing the voice of illness, part 4

Monday, December 14, 2020

Deacon Pedro

Deacon Pedro explores the voice of illness in the context of pastoral ministry.

Deacon-structing the voice of illness, part 3

Monday, December 7, 2020

Deacon Pedro

Jesus always confronted suffering with healing, with forgiveness of sins, and by offering hope and comfort. What can we learn from his example?

Deacon-structing the voice of illness, part 2

Monday, November 30, 2020

Deacon Pedro

There is a voice inside all of us that cries out, "Where is God?" When faced with this "voice of illness" in others, how should we respond?

Deacon-structing the voice of illness, part 1

Monday, November 23, 2020

Deacon Pedro

There is a voice of illness inside each of us which cries out, "Where is God?" Deacon Pedro reflects on our search for meaning in our brokenness.

Embracing Nagasaki: The Christian paradox of joy in a suffering world

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Kristina Glicksman

How can we laugh when there is so much suffering in our world? Kristina Glicksman considers the extraordinary testimony of an atomic bomb survivor.

Nunzio Sulprizio: Model of patience and gentleness in suffering

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Fr. Matt Gworek

Read about Nunzio Sulprizio. Though he suffered much during his short life, he was filled with love for God and others, and will be canonized on October 14.