TOS047 Come to the Water-Fr. Philip Scott Part IV 

For audio TOS047: Come to the Water Part IV – Truth of the Spirit (podcast) | Listen Notes

Join Patti Brunner and Truth of the Spirit for Part 4 of the retreat given by Fr. Phillip Scott in Arkansas at Subiaco Coury House Retreat Center.  In this episode of “Come to the Water”, Fr. Philip Scott describes the understanding of suffering that souls undergo within the Paschal Mystery. 

Many people today are stuck fleeing from suffering as the disciples did on the Holy Thursday as Jesus was taken from them in the garden.  It seems God has disappeared.    Through staying busy, distractions, staying strong, and cover up we avoid suffering.  Avoiding suffering creates more suffering.  Suffering either clogs you up or opens the airways.  Give yourself permission to cry.  Suffering reminds us that “this isn’t heaven.”  Tears help the exchange from suffering to love.  Suffering gets us out of the way.  As you cry on Good Friday, you call it what it is and you need someone who understands to walk with you.  As the soul enters Holy Saturday the impact of God’s presence is felt.  You sense growth and become more empathetic; suffering gives you wisdom.  You realize there is no joy without the Cross.  Once you know the divine purpose, you can detach from others’ opinions.   On Holy Saturday we are healed some but we are not done.  We will be tempted to give up because Jesus has not yet shown up.  When you reach Easter Sunday you wouldn’t trade the unique suffering God has allowed because you realize it is a blest thing. 

For more of Fr. Philip Scott’s great teaching:  https://catholicproductions.com/products/power-of-the-fathers-blessing-cd .  To donate to Fr. Philip’s mission or to read more of Fr. Philip Scott’s ministry his website is http://www.familiadejesusperu.org/