By his Cross and Death, Jesus reclaimed suffering from the enemy and made it something life-giving. Just as Jesus’ suffering gave us new life and cleansed us of sin, our own suffering can be offered for the benefit of others. When we unite our suffering to the Passion of Christ, it becomes a powerful prayer. Though we might be tempted to roll our eyes at this, it’s actually what we’re all called to do when we face hardships.

We’ve probably all been told to “offer it up” at some point in our lives. Help me to allow my suffering and crosses - great & small - to unite me more deeply to you, help other people and to increase my capacity to love you for all eternity. As I explore the teachings you have given to your Church on this topic, open my mind and heart to the hidden treasures of redemptive suffering. Help me to understand the incredible value you have given to the offering of my suffering as a sacrifice united to yours. Help me to remember in times of suffering, the cross you carried for my sake, so that I may better carry mine. To make your time here more fruitful consider praying the following prayer before you begin:

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