“Consolation is the happiness that carries pain with it. It springs from the very heart of grief” – Archbishop Luis M....
Holy Spirit, Source of Consolation
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Is there space for my lament?
"Law No. 1 on the protection of health and welfare. No complaining allowed! Violators are subject to victimhood...
God’s Power in My Weakness
What must I do to have eternal life? (Mark 10:17) How many times have we heard this question that the rich young man...
The Trinity Embraces Our Suffering
Just as many books written throughout history, the Bible recounts to us the depths of two realities: life and...
Does God care that I am suffering?
I remember when I stepped into a hospice care center for the first time. I was 17 years old and my grandma was nearing...
The Power of Powerlessness
Over the last few months, we have begun our considerations of the meaning of suffering as we seek to live out our...
The Hidden Potential of Suffering
Lent is right around the corner — have you thought about what you might give up for Lent? Chocolate, coffee, your...
A Grain of Wheat
Health problems. Discouragement. Weariness. Loss of a loved one. Stress. Pain. Who of us has not tasted at least one...
Saint Bakhita, Apostle of Gratitude
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us... And we...
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross: Apostle of Womanhood
Have you ever been pursued by a Saint that wants to be your friend? C. S. Lewis says “Friendship is born at that...
Offertory: “You have changed my mourning into dancing”
A little more than two years ago, I was molded by a life-changing experience. “Brother pain” as St. Francis would say,...
Blessed technology!
It is 10:10 pm on May 21, a normal weekday like many others. After reciting Night Prayer I say goodnight to my sisters...