Redemptive Suffering 1

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2 What is redemptive suffering? 2

3 What is redemptive suffering? suffering is the notion that one s suffering can be offered up in union with Jesus as a way to pray for some kind of intention. It is a powerful weapon that every Catholic should be using on a regular basis. 2

4 What is redemptive suffering? suffering is the notion that one s suffering can be offered up in union with Jesus as a way to pray for some kind of intention. It is a powerful weapon that every Catholic should be using on a regular basis. without Christ just hurts. But suffering with Christ can transform the world. Fr. Mike Schmitz Much suffering in hospitals is wasted. Archbishop Fulton Sheen 2

5 Behold, I make all things new - Revelation 21:5 3

6 Behold, I make all things new - Revelation 21:5 3

7 2 Phrases that refer to redemptive suffering: 4

8 2 Phrases that refer to redemptive suffering: Carry your cross 4

9 2 Phrases that refer to redemptive suffering: Carry your cross Offer it up 4

10 How to Offer it Up : 5

11 How to Offer it Up : 1. Pick (or accept) some kind of suffering to go through 2. Tell God who or what you are going to offer your suffering up for 3. Go through your suffering without making a big deal about it (preferably so that no one else even notices) 5

12 How NOT to Offer it Up : 6

13 How NOT to Offer it Up : 1. Don t brag to everyone about what you do 2. Don t complain about how tough it is 3. Don t do something that causes you real physical harm 6

14 How NOT to Offer it Up : 1. Don t brag to everyone about what you do 2. Don t complain about how tough it is 3. Don t do something that causes you real physical harm Actual guy in the Philippines being crucified for a few minutes on Good Friday (DON T DO THIS!) 6

15 You can Offer it up for... 7

16 You can Offer it up for... - Yourself - Mom/Dad/Brother/Sister/G-ma/G-pa - A friend - A teacher - The person sitting next to you at the moment - Your future spouse - The poor - The lonely - The sick and suffering - For an end to abortion - For all the prayers in the prayer box - Etc. 7

17 Examples of redemptive suffering 8

18 Examples of redemptive suffering 1. Fast on bread & water for 24 hours (E5men.org) 2. Turn the hot water all the way off while showering 3. Do pushups before bedtime 4. Don t use the snooze alarm 5. Give your best when doing homework (don t rush) 6. Eat all your vegetables 7. Pass on dessert 8. Turn phone off when in the car with parents or friends 8

19 Examples of redemptive suffering 1. Fast on bread & water for 24 hours (E5men.org) 2. Turn the hot water all the way off while showering 3. Do pushups before bedtime 4. Don t use the snooze alarm 5. Give your best when doing homework (don t rush) 6. Eat all your vegetables 7. Pass on dessert 8. Turn phone off when in the car with parents or friends 9. When you wake up immediately go to your knees and say a prayer 10. Sleep on the floor 11. Offer up any pain or exhaustion when playing sports or working out 12. Do extra sprints/lifts/etc. after a sports practice 13. Drive without the heat or air conditioning on 14. Drive in complete silence (no radio, phone, etc.) 8

20 Why haven t I ever heard of this before? A few possible answers: 9

21 Why haven t I ever heard of this before? A few possible answers: 1. Because for the last few decades a lot of Catholics haven t been taught about redemptive suffering. 9

22 Why haven t I ever heard of this before? A few possible answers: 1. Because for the last few decades a lot of Catholics haven t been taught about redemptive suffering. 2. Because the devil doesn t want us to practice redemptive suffering and will do whatever he can to keep us from it. 9

23 Why haven t I ever heard of this before? A few possible answers: 1. Because for the last few decades a lot of Catholics haven t been taught about redemptive suffering. 2. Because the devil doesn t want us to practice redemptive suffering and will do whatever he can to keep us from it. 3. Because suffering is never easy or fun and most modern people will do anything they can NOT to suffer. 9

24 One thing all the saints have in common is...

25 One thing all the saints have in common is... They practiced