"In Colossians 1:24, St. Paul speaks of rejoicing because through his own trials he participates in Christ's salvific work for the Church, making up what is lacking in Christ's suffering. While the sufferings of Christ are sufficient for our salvation, the way He suffered allows the Church to share in his work and participate in it through the trials of each of her members. The Church is in fact a mystical reality, the Body of Christ in which the Lord's whole mystery is present. Although all Christians are invited to take up this work, the great saints like St. Paul or else closer to our time St. Therese, share in this mysterious work of love in an intense, pure and extremely fruitful manner."
In a recent commentary, Dr. Anthony Lilles (assistant professor of theology at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary, Denver, CO) reflected on the true nature of holiness.
To access the complete post by Dr. Lilles, please visit:
Beginning to Pray: St. Paul and St. Therese - the true nature of holiness (1 OCT 11)
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