Suffering as a blessing - 30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Reflections on Day 15

Can suffering be a blessing? How to understand God's role in our suffering. Dan and Melissa look at St. Teresa's attitude toward suffering as they reflect on her letters from the book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• How can suffering be considered a blessing?
• Seeking positive diversions when faced with suffering.
• The dangers of destructive forms of escape from suffering.
• Can suffering lead to peace?
• How can we understand God's will in our suffering?
• Understanding suffering comes in stages - a pathway rather than a destination.

Resources:

• 30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
• Catholic Spiritual Direction website - http://www.spiritualdirection.com
• 2 Corinthians, Chapter 4 - http://www.usccb.org/bible/2corinthians/4
• Romans, Chapter 8 - http://www.usccb.org/bible/romans/8
• Acts, Chapter 5 - http://origin.usccb.org/bible/acts/5