Tag Archives: Suffering

Lourdes’ Lesson in Suffering

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

If indeed there had been anything better and more beneficial to man’s salvation than suffering, Christ certainly would have shown it by word and example. For He manifestly exhorts both His disciples that followed Him, and all that desire to … Continue reading →

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How to better our emotional response to pain

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Fr Robert McTeigue, SJ:  You may be having a heart attack right now, and not even know it.  Now, in fairness, I must confess that I’m making a play on the word “heart.” I don’t mean the pump in … Continue reading →

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Marked out for Holiness – St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (9th August)

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Adapted from an article by Patrick Kenny (founder of the blog, REMEMBERING FR WILLIE DOYLE SJ) St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)  would have thoroughly concurred with this piece of wisdom from Fr Willie Doyle below. It was … Continue reading →

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