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Deep Dive Podcast
Salvifici Doloris - Christian Meaning of Human Suffering
Pope John Paul II's 1984 letter, Salvifici Doloris, explains the Christian understanding of human suffering through the lens of Jesus Christ's suffering and sacrifice. The letter emphasizes that Jesus' suffering was not simply an act of obedience, but a manifestation of his infinite love for humanity. This love motivated him to take upon himself the burden of sin and death, conquering them through his resurrection. Ultimately, through his suffering, Jesus redeemed both suffering itself and humanity, opening the path to eternal life. The letter further argues that believers are called to share in this redemptive suffering, experiencing their own trials as a means of participating in Christ's work and achieving spiritual maturity.