The psychology of passion and suffering during Lent

Every Holy Week, Catholics are called to participate in the passion of Christ—that is, the suffering he went through before his eventual death and resurrection.  I have always found this strange growing up. Firstly, why would I intentionally want to suffer? Much of life, especially as a Filipino, is already suffering, and my parents have worked hard to give us a good life. The path of graduating from a good school and finding a stable position in society has always been sold to us as a way out of suffering.  Secondly, why is suffering a “passion” of Christ? A “passion” […]... Keep on reading: The psychology of passion and suffering during Lent

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