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The article presents a meditation on the meaning and virtue of groaning and suffering in Christian life. Topics addressed include discussion of scriptural references to groaning, the value of the action in how it expresses human suffering, and description of God's response to our groanings with love and care.

The article offers the author's insights related to salvation and hell. Topics include thoughts from author Paul Macdonald Jr. about the benefits of having saints and sinners in the world such allowing God to manifest his goodness, the petition of the Catholic Church for the salvation of all the people, and the potential that hell is human freedom due to the presence of eternal suffering.

The article offers a meditation on the biblical text Luke 13:1-9. Topics include the relation of God to suffering, the notion of repentance as called for by religious figure Jesus Christ, and the notion of divine justice in judgment. The notion of turning away from sin as an aspect of early Christianity is addressed.

The article focuses on several lectionary passages emphasizing a God who offers different ways to cope, heal, and resist during suffering and pain. Topics include the interconnection between evangelism and justice, praying of imprecatory psalms, and the presence of God. Particular focus is also given to the black national anthem "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," by James Weldon Johnson.

The author shares some of the lessons she had learned from reading the Bible. She describes her experience of watching the movie "Wonder" which is based on the true story of August Pullman who was bullied because of his physical abnormality. She also explains the people's need for Word of God to strengthen and encourage themselves and the importance of having friends, coworkers, classmates and loved ones during hardships.

The article discusses how Christians can choose to bless God despite hardship. The author shares her first experience of suffering when the heart of her unborn baby stopped. She recounts her inability to comprehend why God would allow her hardship to happen. She advises Christians to cling to Jesus Christ who will help them in dealing with pity, bitterness and sorrow.

A personal narrative is presented that discusses the author's experience of her Roman Catholic faith after her diagnosis with colon cancer, noting a previous diagnosis of breast cancer, her experience of chemotherapy, and a Christian view of suffering.

A letter to the editor is presented that responds to the article "The Death of Martha Wichorek" by Kalman J. Kaplan in the October 2014 issue.

The author discusses the language of the plan of God which brings a measure of comfort to many people who feel a loss of control in a universe that is not always predictable. He states that interpreting the sovereignty of God to entail that God causes all circumstances to happen is a dangerous theological game to play. He mentions that Jesus never counsels people in accepting their suffering as the will of the Lord.

The article presents the second in a series of spirituality columns, with a focus on the opportunity provided by the Lenten-Easter season to reflect on the paschal mystery. Topics discussed include ways in which the author's experiences of the sufferings of the Filipino people have led him to examine suffering in the contemporary world, the paschal mystery's expression of the unified event of Jesus Christ's passion, death and resurrection, and joining prayer and concrete life experiences.

The article reflects on the understanding of people about the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, to the world. It discusses the circumstances of Jesus' birth and how they depict that he did share some aspect of human lives, particularly persecutions, poor living conditions, and death. It attempts to answers a question on the meaning of incarnation to people who suffered more cruel treatment than what Jesus experienced on the cross.

The article presents the author's reflections on Lent, illness and solitude. Introductory comments are made connecting the ascetic practices of Lent with the spiritual "journey" expressed in the book "Walden," by the 19th-century American author Henry David Thoreau. The author then describes her own struggles with illness and the spiritual benefits she's gained from appreciating solitude.

The article presents two Biblical meditations on the Biblical lectionary passages for September 11 and 18, 2011. Both start from references to the Old Testament book of Exodus. The first discusses the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the theology of suffering. The second focuses on the meaning behind the gift of manna seen in the Biblical narrative.

The article discusses the fact written in the Holy Scripture that Jesus came to the world to alleviate the sufferings of the people. It cites the opinion of scripture scholar, Doctor Scott Hahn, who claimed that the people are destined to suffer. It claims, however, that Jesus promised to provide rest to those who worked to fulfill the Law, but suffering to those who do not.

The article presents two meditations on the Biblical lectionary passages for June 5 and 12, 2011. The first reflection focuses on selections from 1 Peter 4 and 5 and discusses the nature of "fiery ordeals" which confront Christians. The second reflection cites Acts 2:1-21 and discusses the feast of Pentecost.

The article presents two Biblical meditations on the lectionary passages for May 8 and May 15, 2011. The first focuses on the first sermon given by the Apostle Peter seen in Acts 2 and discusses the nature of preaching and charity in Christian life. The second focuses on the passage of 1 Peter 2:19-25, discussing the apostle's teachings to accept suffering despite its injustice.

The article presents the author's reflections on theodicy, or the meaning of pain and suffering from the Christian perspective. Her own struggles as a cancer patient are addressed along with her experiences teaching college-level theological classes. Comments are given criticizing the legitimacy of the popular maxim that "suffering makes you stronger."

The article presents two meditations on the Biblical lectionary passages for May 23 and May 30, 2010. The first cites Genesis 11 and the story of the tower of Babel, discussing the religious aspects of communication and its potential. The second cites Romans 5, John 16 and Psalm 8, discussing the nature of suffering in Christian life.

The author comments on the murder of four nuns of the Missionaries of Charity in a church-run retirement home in Yemen on March 4, 2016 and suggests that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ may provide answers into how sacrifice and suffering may be transformative. Pope Francis's response to these murders, martyrdom, and the Easter story of the Gospel of John are also mentioned.

The article offers tips for catechists in teaching teens about dealing with suffering.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "History & the Crucifixion," by Christopher Pramuk in the May 8, 2009 issue.