To Love Even in Suffering

Author: Father Peter John Maria Louis
We are called to find meaning in suffering
Reflection Date: September 28, 2024 Saturday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time
Daily Readings:  Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8; Luke 9:43B-45

Jesus delivers an important message about His impending suffering, death, and resurrection for the second time. While the crowds marvel at His miracles, He turns to His disciples, urging them to listen carefully to the gravity of His mission—a journey through pain and suffering.

He wants them to comprehend the reality of His passion, a concept they will struggle to grasp. In our fast-paced world, how often do we truly listen? Genuine listening requires quieting our minds and hearts to open ourselves to God's Word.

Life is filled with pain, loss, and uncertainty. In those moments, we must remember that God is with us, even in our struggles. Jesus’s suffering serves as a testament to God’s solidarity with us. 

We should seek meaning and purpose in our suffering, trusting that God can bring good from our challenges.

Call to Action for Catholic Living: Let us encourage each other to be brave in our inquiries, knowing that God values our honest hearts and sincere quests for understanding. May we heed Jesus’s call to listen carefully and seek to understand His love, even amid suffering. Amen