Held | Monday Week 10 | Romans 5:1-5

“And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance...” Romans 5:3 Paul makes a claim in Romans 5 that sounds almost reckless: boast in your sufferings. Not deny them. Not explain them away. Boast in them, because of what they can produce. This Lectio Divina sits with Romans 5:1-5 for Week 10 of Held, Steadfastness in Trial. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock. This isn't about pretending the trial is good. It's about trusting there's something being formed in you that the trial alone couldn't produce. Held is a 52-week Catholic devotional journey through fear, trust, and the nearness of God. Learn more: XavierPublishing.com