Saturday, February 18, 2012

Suffering

Many, many people pray for no suffering.  Where would we be if we did not suffer?  Life would be too easy and we would not rely so much on our Dear Lord.

St. Paul said, "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." (Col 1:24)

 A wise priest, in explaining this passage said, "What in the world could be lacking in the suffering of Christ?  Our participation in it!"

Many of the Saints have said that suffering is the kiss of Christ.

Why  is suffering so desirable?  It makes us draw closer to God.  When we suffer, we are more likely to pray and when we pray we inevitably improve our relationship.

Your sufferings can save souls on earth and ease into Heaven the souls in Purgatory.

 We all suffer something everyday.  There are the brave saints who pray for it.  I long to be able to be that open to Christ.

Do not pray to not suffer.  Pray to suffer well and unite your sufferings with those of Christ and He will bring your sufferings to bear great fruit.

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