Wisdom from Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.

 
 
 

Weakness and vulnerability are the conditions necessary for two of the cardinal virtues: courage and self-discipline. Notice that these virtues define our character precisely because they are chosen in the midst of adversity. They define our ability to ‘pay a price’ for our principles and ideals. This ‘price’ gives existential weight to our principles and ideals, for we cannot hold them cheaply.

—Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.

from his book, The Light Shines on in the Darkness: Transforming Suffering through Faith

 

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ANSWERS ON SUFFERING

Fr. Spitzer not only addresses the perplexing questions associated with suffering but teaches us how to suffer well. He points out some of the most common mistakes people make when trying to interpret God’s motives for allowing or alleviating suffering. He demonstrates why suffering—in combination with love—is one of the most powerful motivating agents for personal, cultural, and societal development.

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