Tag Archives: suffering

A Reflection on the Anniversary of 9/11

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Sister Cathy Cahill

As we observe the 10th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, many different aspects of that event are called to mind. I read a recent statement of my Franciscan Brothers that touched me deeply. They suggested that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Faith, Family, Fear, Loss, Prayer, Religion, Spirituality, Suffering, Values | Tagged acceptance, faith, loss, pain, prayer, suffering | 3 Comments

Embracing All of Life’s Trials

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Maureen Connors

“We can only enter into the second half of life because of great suffering or great love.” Richard Rohr, OFM. Fresh from the conference on “Loving the Two Halves of Life,” I am still pondering this statement. If I look … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Loss, Midlife, Spirituality, Suffering | Tagged acceptance, faith, loss, spirituality, suffering | 4 Comments

Does Human Suffering Have Value?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Maureen Connors

Recovering from total knee replacement surgery has me thinking more about human suffering. I found myself reflecting about my petite size 0 friend, Marie (no jealousy here). She frequently asks me, “Maureen, does my suffering have any value?” Marie, at … Continue reading →