Skip to main content

Suffering

One of the challenges of the Christian life is that, in God’s providence, it need not be challenging at all. Chris Sparks explains.

What causes our dreams, and what does the Church say about their meaning? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains. Then hear the inspiring story of Justin Koelbl, a champion athlete who faced an unexpected health crisis, united his sufferings with Christ, and embarked on a remarkable journey of perseverance and spiritual growth. 

Despite what the devil wants us to believe, hell does exist! But why, if God is good, would he allow such a thing as hell to exist, with all its suffering and pain? In this episode, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, helps us to understand that hell is a consequence of the gift of free will that God gave us. We also hear the story of former atheist, Howard Storm, who experienced hell in a near-death experience.

What is the proper way to seek healing and how are we to understand it when we or our loved ones are not cured? Should we only rely on God? Should we only rely on physicians and science? Is there ever any value to our suffering? Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, has some answers for us in this episode.

On the Cross (and so in our lesser crosses) is the fount of grace. From the Cross, the blood and water flowed that won our redemption.

Turn to any page of St. Faustina's Diary, and you'll find spiritual gems. 

The Lord wants us to prosper — in virtue and graces. 

You're most definitely not alone. 

By Marc Massery

Turn to any page of St. Faustina's Diary, and you'll find spiritual gems. Like this one: 

Feelings come and feelings go. We don’t always have control over them. But we do have control over our free will — one of God’s greatest gifts to us.