In this beautiful, yet difficult, journey we call life we all
encounter and experience many different things, such as our struggles. If we
had the choice, most of us would like to live a life free of suffering,
however, God calls us for something more. Due to how our society perceives pain
and suffering, it is easy to fall into the trap of looking at suffering as
something negative that should be avoided. Yet by looking at our suffering
through the eyes of Christ we are able to see that this is not true. We all go
through struggles, some of which change us entirely. However, we must never
forget that our suffering unites us to Christ our savior. We are all given the
special privilege of suffering as our savior did, and through it a close and
intimate dependence on Him can be formed, only if we allow it. Suffering helps
us become more humble, compassionate, and charitable among many other graces.
Whether you are going through a painful experience now or when you might go through
one in the future, know that you are never alone when you face them. Our Lord
Jesus Christ, our Lady Mary the refuge of sinners, and your guardian angel are
with you and it is important that you keep them always with you in your heart.
Jesus is with you, entrust your struggles to him because there is no doubt that
any struggle we may face is out of our hands. Also, by suffering we are able to
gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of Jesus’ love for us through the
pain he suffered in his crucifixion. We could find comfort in the sense that
Jesus knows our suffering; he was spat on, scourged, and nailed to a cross, all
of which was done because of the immeasurable love he has for every one of us.
I challenge you to accept your pain and suffering willingly and with a joy that
can only be found in Jesus Christ. Pray and get closer to Him through the
sacraments. May God bless you and continue to guide you through these moments.
“In the suffering Christ every sick person finds the meaning
of his or her afflictions… In Christ who died and rose again… humanity
discovers a new dimension to its suffering: instead of failure, it reveals
itself to be the occasion for offering witness to faith and love.”
-
John Paul II
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