Real Life Lessons from the Saints



"The saints did not see suffering as an obstacle but saw their suffering as opportunities" - Jon Leonette

St Peter reminds me of the constant battle with Christianity and indeed with life in general. Imagine denying the lord three times, he was constantly in a mental battle, always questioning and doubting. These are real Life challenges that we face in today's life, but he reminds me that it's okay to mess up and that it's always worth it to get back up.

St Theresa of Calcutta on the other hand reminds me of the spiritual darkness people face and also of perseverance. She reminds me that though now a saint, being human comes with spiritual darkness but at the end, perseverance remains key.

Sometimes it's self inflicted troubles or sufferings at the hands of others. As St Teresa Avila famously replied God "if this is how you treat your friends, no wonder you have so few" such a witty reply but she reminds me to have some humour though dealing with clutter from people or consistent resistance from friends. She didn't take herself so seriously but rather leaving it all to God. Maybe my most favourite line from the saints will be from St John the 23rd who at the end of the day will say "God it is your church I am going to bed, you do what you need to do". Sometimes we think we can solve all our problems forgetting there is a God whose job it is in the first place.

             "Let go and let God"

©Amarachi Chima

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