Most Catholics have heard the phrase “offer it up” when facing suffering. But few understand the depth behind those words.
In this new episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn is joined by author Megan Hjelmstad to explore her new book Offer It Up: Discovering the Power and Purpose of Redemptive Suffering.
Together they unpack redemptive suffering, the difference between the sayings "offer it up" and "suck it up," and explore the powerful invitation to transform life’s pain into a living sacrifice of love.
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00:00 Introduction & Megan's Background
06:01 Offer it Up vs. Suck it Up
08:37 Megan's Sufferings
18:48 Depending on God Through Suffering
21:53 St. Germaine Cousin
26:28 The Danger of Comparisons
32:39 Pride & Vanity
35:47 What Christ Shows Us in Suffering
37:48 Scripture on Suffering
41:42 Takeaways from Offer it Up
45:34 Conclusion
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