Javier, Spain: "From this moment on, I'm starting fresh"
Javier's life took a dramatic turn on 18 May 2018. A car jumped the central barrier and veered into his lane, colliding with him head-on. He has been in hospital ever since, trying to recover and walk again. Throughout this time, he has been accompanied every day by his entire family.
Estefania: “There are many kinds of hope”
Estefanía is a pediatrician at a public hospital in Chile. In her work, she ensures that children with non-oncological terminal illnesses receive the best possible quality of life. This goes beyond managing physical symptoms and includes emotional and spiritual support for the patients and their families.
"In union with the crucified and risen Christ"
Message of Pope Francis for the 30th World Day of the Sick on February 11, liturgical memory of Our Lady of Lourdes. This year the theme is “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful” (Lk 6:36).
A God Who Lets Things Happen? The Mystery of Evil and Suffering
Why does God allow evil? What is the meaning of suffering? Although these are mysteries we will never fully comprehend, the light of faith enables us to grasp at least part of their meaning.
Suffering, a Caress from God
St Josemaria recalls the story behind no. 208 in The Way: "Blessed be suffering..." He explains that suffering is not evil but a caress from God.
Suffering and Sickness
In a get-together in southern Spain in 1993, Bishop Alvaro del Portillo speaks abut the meaning of suffering and illness, which are a true "vocation to the Cross."
The Experience of Suffering
Saint Josemaría’s experience of suffering in his own family was a very practical way of attaining the maturity that others reach only after many years.
How can we endure suffering with joy?
Rodolfo and Lucia suffered the loss of their small son. How can people see God’s hand in events like that? St Josemaria replies to someone in a similar situation, who asked him how to bear suffering with joy.