As human beings, we will experience suffering throughout our lives. This episode shows us how our suffering and sacrifices, both big and small, can help us and other souls get to Heaven. On the streets, we hear from Steve Eguino as he asks students about the meaning of sacrifice and prayer. Dr. Peter Howard explains how Christianity is set apart from any other religion because our suffering has salvific value. In other words, we can offer up our sacrifices and sufferings to save souls. Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR offers tangible ways of interweaving our prayers with our sufferings so that others may be saved. This episode concludes with a spotlight, featuring Br. Simon Dankoski, CFR who shares his faith journey as a Franciscan Friar.
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