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What is it and how does one “offer up” our sufferings? Detailed answers truly appreciated, if possible. Thanks for any help.
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Hello TartiniWhat is it and how does one “offer up” our sufferings? Detailed answers truly appreciated, if possible. Thanks for any help.
A good question to ask especially at this time of our liturgical year.
This old thread from 2007 HERE poses the same question as yours in “Ask an Apologist” and Fr. Vincent Serpa, in reply, gives a couple of links. I am sure you will find reading these links helpful to your understanding of redemptive suffering. Both links are articles written by priests -
Fr. Paul Duffner OP “Redemptive Suffering” pacifier.com/~rosarweb/ll49n2.htm
Fr. John Hardon SJ. “Redemptive Suffering” therealpresence.org/archives/Martyrs/Martyrs_006.htm
If you have questions arising from what you read above, I am sure that posters will strive to answer them.
Blessings for Holy Week.
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Hi Tartini,
Here is my understanding of redemptive suffering. I’m an ignorant kid, so hopefully someone clearer on this will be able to present a better explanation where I fail.
Imagine your big brother repays your debts. But this doesn’t mean that you weren’t the one who caused the debt in the first place. Culpability remains. While we cannot wash of the sin, we are always told to take responsibility for the mistake and change.
Jesus died once and for all on Calvary, for all our sins. In order for his death to be final that means his redemptive action transcends all time. But we humans remain within time and every second new sins are being committed. Hence in the aspect of our human time, Jesus’ sacrifice is continual and we can join Jesus in his suffering - carrying our cross. We cannot pay for our sins, but we can join him as his disciples. Just like how Simon was called out to help Jesus carry the cross, we are called to accept our responsibility and not hide behind his sacrifice. Therefore even though our sin has already been paid by Jesus one blameless sacrifice, we join Jesus in the continual process of redemption.
Hope this helps,
Zach Isaiah
Here is my understanding of redemptive suffering. I’m an ignorant kid, so hopefully someone clearer on this will be able to present a better explanation where I fail.
Imagine your big brother repays your debts. But this doesn’t mean that you weren’t the one who caused the debt in the first place. Culpability remains. While we cannot wash of the sin, we are always told to take responsibility for the mistake and change.
Jesus died once and for all on Calvary, for all our sins. In order for his death to be final that means his redemptive action transcends all time. But we humans remain within time and every second new sins are being committed. Hence in the aspect of our human time, Jesus’ sacrifice is continual and we can join Jesus in his suffering - carrying our cross. We cannot pay for our sins, but we can join him as his disciples. Just like how Simon was called out to help Jesus carry the cross, we are called to accept our responsibility and not hide behind his sacrifice. Therefore even though our sin has already been paid by Jesus one blameless sacrifice, we join Jesus in the continual process of redemption.
Hope this helps,
Zach Isaiah
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Here are a few blog posts on the topic that you might find helpful.
rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/topical-series-and-resources-on-the-spiritual-life/redemptive-suffering-offering-it-up
rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/topical-series-and-resources-on-the-spiritual-life/redemptive-suffering-offering-it-up
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