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APOSTOLIC LETTER - JOHN PAUL II SALVIFICI
DOLORIS ON THE CHRISTIAN MEANING OF HUMAN SUFFERING READ Paragraphs #1 through #4 <.
. . LINK . . .> Summery Notes: ·
“Declaring the power of salvific
suffering, the Apostle Paul says: "In my flesh I complete what is
lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the
Church"(Col. 1, 24.1). ·
"suffering"
seems to be particularly essential to the nature of man. It is as deep as man
himself, precisely because it manifests in its own way that depth which is
proper to man, and in its own way surpasses it. Suffering seems to belong to
man's transcendence. ·
Suffering
happens, as we know, at different moments in life, it takes place in
different ways, it assumes different dimensions; nevertheless, in whatever
form, suffering seems to be, and is, almost inseparable from man's earthly
existence. ·
Human
suffering evokes compassion; it also evokes respect, and in its own way it
intimidates. ·
Special
respect for every form of human suffering … the deepest need of the heart, …
and the deep imperative of faith … for man, his suffering remains an
intangible mystery. For Reflection: ·
Consider
your own history of suffering. ·
How has
this affected the development of your faith – faith crisis – faith assurance? ·
Is there
a specific kind of suffering you fear most? ·
What are
some of the questions around suffering you would like to have answered?
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Your wisdom around suffering has helped me Father. As you have stated, suffering is a chance to build a closer relationship with Jesus.
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