Embracing the Cross: Choosing to Suffer Well with the Lord

In this episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, your host, Heather, delves into a profound exploration of the choice we have when faced with suffering. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of the Catholic faith and saints who have come before us, Heather encourages Catholic women to consider the option of embracing their crosses and choosing to suffer well with the Lord. Easier said than done.

Heather emphasizes the transformative power of viewing suffering as a means of salvation and spiritual growth. Rather than resisting or fighting against the inevitable challenges of life, she suggests that finding joy is possible when we align our struggles with the teachings of the faith and how exactly Catholic women are to do this in the midst of messy, painful lives.

Throughout the episode, Heather shares personal insights and stories, weaving a narrative that inspires listeners to reflect on their own relationship with suffering. The message is clear: the choice to embrace the cross and suffer well can lead to a deeper connection with the Our Creator, bringing about a sense of purpose which makes the suffering more tolerable to endure.

Join Heather on this thought-provoking journey as she explores the profound wisdom that lies in choosing to walk the path of joy through embracing the inevitable crosses presented in life. It's a reminder that, in the midst of the Holy Hot Mess of life, there is beauty in surrendering to the will of the Lord and finding peace through the transformative power of the cross.

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Links & Resources:

- Joy in Suffering - St Therese

- The Mystery of Suffering

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The Holy Hot Mess podcast is where we navigate the twists and turns of life as Catholic Christian women through candid conversations, laughter, and insightful interviews. Join your host, Heather, as she dive deep into the messy and beautiful journey of faith, healing, and growth.

In each episode, she shares wisdom and stories, from the comical to the heartfelt, and offers practical advice for managing the chaos of daily life. Whether it's balancing family, home, work, or personal development, we explore it all with authenticity and a good dose of humor and a whole lot of our Catholic faith.

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