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The Intersection of Our Pain and Our Purpose
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
Our suffering will be unlike many and like others. Human beings come in all shapes and sizes much like our respective pain. It will vary for each of us. However, we will all suffer. There will be times when the world seems unkind. When God couldn’t seem farther away. When friends turn to foe. When…
The Difference Between Disappointment and Suffering
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
I am listening to one of my favorite speakers. I hang on every word. My body wilts with relief as stress exits and a sense of optimism bubbles to the surface. There is nothing like a dose of ‘positivity’ to water down the fears. Yet this particular moment in time, I am struck by the…
4 Gifts of My Catholic Faith
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
In church last week the priest spoke of suffering. He cautioned us – Do not become armchair Catholics – suffering is intuitive to this thing we call living. There is no question my faith has gotten me through this difficult divorce and every other hard time before it. I am a proud Catholic and hold fast to…
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