Ep. 275 | What Turns Suffering Into Holiness? (A Catholic Priest Answers)
From Little by Little by Called to More
June 4, 2026 · 11 min · Season 1 · Episode 275
About this episode
Fr Columba discusses how suffering can lead to holiness and transformation, drawing on personal stories and theological insights.
Do you ever wonder why some people are transformed by suffering while others just survive it? In this episode, Fr Columba shares the story of a friend who died young of MS, and what he saw on her face in the hospice chapel: not grief, but glory. Drawing on St Paul's letter to the Romans, a talk by Fr Mike Schmitz, and a memorably dramatic night of very mild sleep deprivation, he explores why the same suffering produces radically different outcomes in different people. The difference, it turns out, is not how much you suffer. It's whether you shake your fist or say yes. 🔴 THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #275 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe! 🔴 MEMBERSHIPS We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content. You can join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/community Thank you, and welcome to the team! 🔴 WEBSITES…
People in this episode
Host: Fr Columba
Topics covered
- suffering
- holiness
- transformation
- faith
- Catholicism
Keywords
- suffering
- holiness
- Catholic priest
- faith
- St Paul
- transformation
- Fr Mike Schmitz
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Called to More, Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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