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St. Paul and the Grace of Suffering

St Paul can help us to understand how suffering can be a grace.

Two questions have plagued the minds of Christians and non-Christians alike: Why is there suffering? Why does God allow suffering? In St. Paul’s writings we find profound insights into the meaning of suffering. Pope John Paul II explains why St. Paul writes so much on suffering: ‘The Apostle shares his own discovery and rejoices in it because of all those whom it can help—just as it helped him—to understand the salvific meaning of suffering’ (Salvifici Doloris, 1).

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Brian Pizzalato is an adjunt professor for both Catholic Distance University and Maryvale Institute. Previously Brian worked for Augustine Institute of Denver, CO, and the Archdiocese of Mineapolis & St. Paul. He holds Masters of Arts degrees in Theology and Christian Ministry with a specialziation in Catechetics; Philosophy; and Pastoral Theology with a specialization in Biblical Theology.

This article is from The Sower and may be copied for catechetical purposes only. It may not be reprinted in another published work without the permission of Maryvale Institute. Contact [email protected]

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