Suffering and the Soul: A Reflection on The Brothers Karamazov
What do we place our hope in when suffering strikes? Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov shows how crisis exposes the soul’s longings—and how true healing may come not through miracles, but through mercy.
Numbing the Pain: Why We Avoid Suffering in a Comfort-Obsessed Culture
In a world obsessed with comfort, we’ve learned to avoid pain at all costs. But what if our attempts to numb it are causing deeper wounds? This reflection explores why pain can’t be outrun—and how it might actually be the path to healing.
Bearing One Another’s Burdens: The Gospel in Our Pain
Suffering can feel empty when we don’t understand its purpose. But when we lay down our lives for others, we exemplify Christ. This reflection explores how suffering may be the very cure our souls need.