Why Do We Have to Suffer?

This week, Lorna teaches us about the role suffering plays in our lives.

''Sometimes when I'm asked that question, it's not so easy to answer because lots of us would say, why do we have to suffer? And when we use the word suffer, that can be why do things go wrong as well? Why was I made homeless? Why did I lose my job? All of that is suffering. And suffering is well is health. Sometimes I always remember meeting someone and they were saying that they were suffering a lot because they were overweight, and I felt very sad for them. But then again, you had to look at why were they overweight, what caused it in that sense? What suffering, what pain, emotional pain they were going through. So suffering is a huge, huge area because each and every one of us suffer in our lives and we suffer at many different times.''

Additional Upcoming Retreats:

Lorna will be hosting a series of two and five night retreats on various themes at Sanctuary on the following dates:

October 23 - 28 2024

November 1 - 3 2024

November 13 - 18 2024

November 26 - December 1 2024

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Lorna Byrne is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, International and Sunday Times #1 bestselling author of Angels in my Hair, and much more. Lorna is also a philanthropist and founder of the Lorna Byrne Children’s Foundation, which supports amazing initiatives around the world for children in marginalised and disadvantaged situations, and the Seraph Foundation which is developing Sanctuary her centre in County Kilkenny Ireland so people of all walks of life, all beliefs and none can come together and grow spiritually. Lorna has been published in more than 50 countries and 30 languages around the world. While her story is extraordinary, her teachings are universal.
Theologians and religious leaders, sportspeople, businesspeople and scientists; people of all walks of life, of all religions, and none are drawn to Lorna to seek her spiritual insight.

In 2019, she was named by Watkins Mind Body Spirit Magazine as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People in the World.

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[margaretdillon]

When I am worried or bothered about a family member being ill, troubled, at risk, or about something in my own life, I go to your Prayer Scroll and write a request. It always makes me feel better, knowing that you are praying for us. Accepting suffering in ourselves, our family or innocent people in wars, is extremely difficult.

[EMINEM]

I feel like you always had God to talk to, and I’m so glad you did. We don’t have that same direct access to hope and peace. I just wish the suffering wasn’t so soul-crushing, leaving people devoid of hope and filled with fear. The mental anguish that people go through affects our human mind, body, AND our godly soul. It’s taken peoples lives. It’s cruel. Suffering can be seen in a positive light only if you’re capable of pushing through it. Many don’t. I don’t want to be defined by suffering or for overcoming bad things. I deserve love and happiness as do others who struggle and I and others deserve to identify and be defined by love and good things. I just wish there was a better explanation for this. I pray every day for mental clarity, peace, and stability as I’m sure others do but the prayers go unanswered. I have faith that they may be answered one day but there’s a chance that won’t happen. It’s a very scary place to be in. Anyway, thank you for taking the time to speak on this topic and for trying to help us all.

[mabelmoncayo]

I LOVE you Lorna you bring us hope and LOVE. GOD had blessed us having your insights and your books and your LOVE

[Margaret-zo]

I believe suffering is part of this life in big or small ways which become lessons for us to learn, but also keep us humble with hope. Finally, we pass on to a place of no suffering, peace & love. Tks Lorna!❤☘️

[alexsettino]

Lorna, I will never understand the need for suffering. I trust God I put all my faith and love in him and lean not on my understanding but his and one day I will understand but right now I would never want my kids to suffer like people do with disease or accidents so they can learn. I went to school to learn and didn't suffer to have to learn. I worked hard to achieve my career, but I didn't suffer to have to achieve it so a lot can be learned without having to suffer. But like I said, I trust God and I know one day he will explain it to me, but right now I just don't understand the needs for suffering.

[KeeKooKee]

Been suffering from chronic pain for 6yrs now from a workplace injury. It wears you down mentally, emotionally & physically. Still working out the lessons behind it 😢

[jaynebarry]

Lorna, I don’t think people are talking about livable, normal, reversible, suffering. I don’t think people are talking about the suffering they bring on themselves. I think we are referring to EXTREME suffering; the kind one did not bring on themselves and for which there is no relief or cure; the kind that drives people insane before it kills them and sometimes takes others with them. This level of suffering is unnatural and it shows, because people don’t recover from it, but devolve due to it. I know God created us so that it could know itself, but when is enough, enough?

[llc]

Lorna I know it is meant to expand our compassion and it does, and I am grateful for it, I just get very sad about the children in the war torn areas and the animals. I read your email about the man who was contemplating suicide, that was so helpful. I wish I could ease suffering some how all around the world but I can at least pray and listen to people. I just don't understand how humanity can be so horrible on the one hand but then again so wonderful on the other? It is true that we become stronger after making it through tough times.

[vickifreeman]

Lorna, thank you for your closeness to God our Father and to the angels and for sharing the wonderful messages of love with the world. 💜

[satyasunshine]

Im homeless as I type story!!!!😮😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[astridsugiana]

Lorna, I am in so much pain all the time from my severe lupus...God bless...

[rosemarylindley]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You❤. You Truly help me Lorna So very much Appreciation and Love. Thank you, Divine One ❤

[nickbrosnowski]

While listening to you, my baseline suffering went down, and my heart area turned on!

[littlebird]

I have been in terrible car accident where my neck has been broken my grandson has suffered brain damage, I was rear ended, but I wonder is this my karma and his?I am learning to walk again but am very angry!did we deserve this did my little grandson deserve this!im angry!

[ronellgerber]

I think suffering is almost a reminder to us that we have GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT to depend on. 💛

[barbielockett]

Thank You Earth Angel Lorna: We all suffer, but we talk to God, as regardless to our suffering, and he helps..I have notice, man is sort of so mad in this World today. Why Lorna are they so mad, especially in America 🇺🇸, Worst than they ever been. Mad hateful people, they are suffering much..I Pray for everyone who Suffers, Amen ❤️🙏❤️

[TraceWojo]

I’m watching on YouTube. Why can’t I hear Lorna? These last 2 videos have no sound for me?

[teresasinchak]

If we’re not loving, we are suffering.

[elprofeta]

Amen thank you for this great message. God has been so good to me, despite so many financial and health challenges.❤️🙏 Awesome God ❤️my family are happy once again and I can now afford anything for my family.$67k weekly returns has been life changing, after so much struggles.

[charlyme]

I just offer suffering to Lord Jesus to save my soul and others. Or to help others for something that I can’t help with.