If Jesus Won… Why Am I Still Suffering?

About this episode

This episode explores the paradox of suffering in light of Christ's victory, drawing insights from St John of the Cross.

If Christ has already won the victory, why does suffering remain? In this reflection we turn to St John of the Cross and the mystery of the Crucified Christ to understand why victory does not always mean removal of pain. The Cross was not a display of strength but of weakness transformed by love. And that changes everything for how we endure our trials today. Visit retreat-online.karmel.at to sign up for the 2026 Online Carmelite Retreat Texts

Topics covered

• endurance
• suffering
• victory
• Crucified Christ
• St John of the Cross

Keywords

• pain
• trials
• love
• Carmelite Retreat

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