Have you ever felt like your wounds: whether emotional, spiritual, or physical, are just too much to heal? 🩹 This episode of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley explores how Jesus knows your pain and is ready to heal it. Patrick and Fr. Tom Wilson remind us that God’s grace can bring us through anything.
Check out the full conversation here.
1️⃣ Jesus Gets It
Fr. Tom starts with a powerful truth: Jesus knows exactly what we’re going through. He took on all of humanity’s struggles (minus the sin), so whether you’ve been rejected, hurt, or misunderstood: Jesus has been there. And He’s not just some distant sympathizer; He’s walking with you in the pain. 💔➡️💖
2️⃣ Real Stories, Real Healing
Listeners called in with some incredible, raw testimonies of healing:
Julie shared about the long journey of forgiving her abusive ex-husband. It took years of prayer and patience, but through forgiveness, she found peace. 🙏
Anne Marie told of healing from deep childhood trauma caused by her abusive, alcoholic father. After attending a retreat, she felt the weight of trauma lifted from her soul and body. She even reconciled with her dad before his death, saying “I love you” as his last words. 😭💧
3️⃣ Forgiveness: The Key to Freedom
One of the recurring themes? Forgiveness isn’t just a “nice idea”; it’s the path to freedom. Both Julie and Anne Marie stressed how hard it was to forgive, but how much it transformed their hearts and lives. As Fr. Tom said, “You can’t do it alone. Ask God for the grace to forgive.” 🌟
4️⃣ Healing Is Holistic
Fr. Tom reminds us that healing isn’t just spiritual: it’s physical, emotional, and psychological, too. That’s why healing retreats are so powerful; they bring all these elements together. Father emphasized that God’s grace builds on our natural desires to heal, but it requires time, patience, and sometimes, outside help. (Don’t rush it. Healing is a journey, not a sprint.)
5️⃣ The Big Takeaway
We’re all wounded in some way, but healing is possible through Christ. It might take years, and it might not look like what you expect, but Jesus’s grace is bigger than any trauma. You’re not alone. And through prayer, sacraments, and maybe a little counseling, you can find peace.
🎁 Advent Reminder: As we approach Christmas, remember that Jesus came to heal, redeem, and make us whole. If you’re struggling, lean into His love and invite Him into the pain. You’re worth it.
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