The Tightrope: Reflections for Busy Catholics

How Can We Rejoice in Our Sufferings? - Colossians 1:24


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Colossians 1:24 indicates that Jesus left some things undone, not in himself, but in each of us. St. Paul says, ““I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.”

Another way of saying it is that God invites us to participate in the salvific action of Jesus through our own suffering. Jesus forever transformed the meaning of suffering through his passion. No longer is suffering meaningless pain, but it can be offered up and joined to the work of Christ to intercede for the good of others. This is why we can rejoice in our sufferings.

As we enter into yet another week of quarantine and separation, we can unite our suffering to the cross of Christ.

Check out my talk with Fr. Mike on Baptism and Belonging to the Family of God.

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