05 | Keeping Faith When Suffering Does Not End - God in the ICU

In this episode of The Spiritual ICU Podcast, Aloisia (Sia) and Kalala continue the God in the ICU mini-series with a reflection on grief, suffering, and surrender as we approach Ash Wednesday and enter the season of Lent. Rooted in Psalm 34—“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit”—they reflect on what it means to suffer with God rather than apart from Him. Drawing from St. Teresa of Calcutta’s words that pain and suffering can be “the kiss of Jesus,” they explore how grace meets us in places we would never choose, yet are never abandoned. This episode returns to moments from Nimo’s Pediatric ICU journey, reflecting on the emotional suffering of separation, waiting, and loss of normal life—and how surrender bore unexpected fruit. They share how peace and sorrow can coexist, how suffering can be lived well by grace, and how community, prayer, and the Catholic faith carried their family through prolonged trial. As Lent begins, this conversation offers a gentle invitation: to see surrender not as defeat, but as an act of trust—and to remember that God is present, close, and working even in the most painful seasons. With love, Aloisia & Kalala Next Steps • Follow the podcast to continue the mini-series • Share this episode with someone you know • Email us: [email protected]