The Sacred Space of My Weakness
“For the Souls in Purgatory – Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord”
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
And because of the extraordinary character of the revelations, lest I be too elated, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, an angel of Satan, to beat me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Grace Prayed For
This passage prompts the reader to pray for the grace of humble self-acceptance and complete reliance on Christ, enabling us to fully embrace our weaknesses as the fertile ground where God’s power is perfected and shared.
Reflection
This passage from Paul speaks directly to the Journey of Intimacy: Trials and Transformation because it shatters the illusion that we must be flawless to be loved or effective. Think of the “thorn in the flesh”—that persistent struggle, weakness, or sorrow we carry. I’ve certainly had my own thorns, those things I’ve begged Jesus, maybe even three times or more, to take away. Like you, I’ve prayed for immediate relief, only to receive the gentle, profound truth that Paul heard: “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.”
This is how Jesus has loved me, and loved you: He doesn’t discard us because of our weakness; He enters it and fills it with His strength. This transformative reality is the key to Trinitarian intimacy. When I stop trying to be strong on my own, I create space for the Power of Christ to truly dwell in me. My vulnerability becomes a sacred invitation for the Father’s love, the Son’s strength, and the Spirit’s comfort.
When that power shines forth from me, I can finally share and receive in every encounter without fear. I can share the Gospel not as a perfect teacher, but as a humbled recipient of grace. I can receive the needs and weaknesses of others because I understand my own. My brokenness, now filled with Christ’s power, becomes a beacon of hope, assuring others that they, too, are fully embraced, fully sufficient in Him.
Daily Evangelization and Baptismal Mission
Evangelizing in Day-to-Day Life
Your Baptismal mission is about partnering with Jesus to restore creation by embodying His love. The grace of 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 gives you the perfect way to evangelize:
Authentic Vulnerability: Instead of pretending to have all the answers, share your struggles (with wisdom and humility) and testify to how God sustained you through your “thorn.” This allows others to see a real, relatable God who doesn’t abandon the suffering.
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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