Embracing Suffering-30 Days with Teresa of Avila: Day 30/Pt. 1

Embracing Suffering
30 Days with Teresa of Avila
Part 1, Day 30 Reflections
Divine Intimacy Radio

St. Teresa expresses joy when she learns of the persecution and suffering of the nuns of Seville and Fr. Gracian. Learn when and how to embrace suffering. Dan and Melissa reflect on letters from St. Teresa from the book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila, with particular emphasis on embracing suffering.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

What is the grace of suffering?
Why does St. Teresa express joy in the suffering of others?
How do saints view suffering?
What can we learn from the saints’ response to suffering?
How is it possible to feel deep grief and extreme joy simultaneously?
The gift of being humbled.
Suffering as an opportunity to grow closer to God.
What are the fruits of suffering?
Seeing suffering from a holy perspective.
Using scripture as a tool to overcome difficulties.

Resources:

30 Days with Teresa of Avila – Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
Dr. Anthony Lilles
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
EWTN Religious Catalogue – online
Bearing Persecution – 30 Days with Teresa of Avila – Reflections on Day 29
The Discernment of Spirits – An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living – Fr. Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V. (Oblate of the Virgin Mary)
14 Rules for Discerning of Spirits – Text from St. Ignatius, with links to podcasts by Fr. Timothy Gallagher (in the blue box under his picture).
1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No trial [temptation] has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial, he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it. – USCCB Bible link
Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” – USCCB Bible link
Philippians 4:7 – “Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”- USCCB Bible link
2 Corinthians 10:3-6 – “…take every thought captive in obedience to Christ…” – USCCB Bible link
Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” – USCCB Bible link
Romans 8:5 – “For those who live according to the flesh are concerned with the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the spirit with the things of the spirit.” – USCCB Bible link
1 Thessalonians 5:23 – “May the God of peace himself make you perfectly holy and may you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – USCCB Bible link
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Dan Burke

Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN's worldwide news network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses. Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com. In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church. Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.